Proposed tax, vending codes met with disapproval
By Sam Howard | Nov. 13, 2012Municipal tax codes and the sale of burritos both fell under the scrutiny of Athens City Council Tuesday night.
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County 'fracking' report could reach state level
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 13, 2012The recommendations of an Athens County “fracking” committee about regulating the controversial drilling and injecting practices might soon reach the agenda of state legislators.
Female murderers higher than average in county
By Marika Lee | Nov. 13, 2012Ashley Young’s sentence to life in prison ended the only case involving a female murderer in Athens County in the past five years, but statistically, the county is above the national average for female murderers.
Grand jury indicts 3 men for alleged armed robberies
By Marika Lee | Nov. 12, 2012An alleged bank robber and two of his alleged accomplices in another armed robbery were indicted Thursday by a grand jury on a total of 10 charges.
Man pleads not guilty to robbery
By Marika Lee | Nov. 11, 2012A Glouster man already charged with involuntary manslaughter pleaded not guilty to an added robbery charge Oct. 31.
Market Mark-Ups: OU students call for change
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 7, 2012Ohio University students have a variety of places to shop for groceries, but some with meal plans wish they could swipe their cards at businesses throughout town.
Adkins wins commissioner seat after 'smart' campaign
By Sam Howard | Nov. 6, 2012Many people — even supporters — said Charlie Adkins would have a hard time winning the seat for Athens County commissioner over the Republican incumbent.
Athens voter turnout down from 2008 election
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 6, 2012A little more than half of Athens’ 48,858 registered voters turned out to cast their vote Tuesday, down from 60 percent in 2008.
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
By Allan Smith | Nov. 6, 2012The newly redrawn 15th Congressional District will have a familiar face as its first representative in Congress.
Election Day is here: ID, proof of residency needed to cast ballot
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 5, 2012After all the political advertisements, social media rants and mudslinging, it is finally Election Day in Athens.
Historical Society remembers deadly 1930 mining disaster
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 4, 2012Eighty-two years after a 1930 disaster in Millfield claimed the lives of 82 miners, the Athens County Historical Society and Museum will host the Millfield Mine Disaster Remembrance on Monday.
Police departments re-sign mutual-aid agreement
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 4, 2012Athens Police Department and Ohio University Police Department signed a mutual-assistance agreement with guidelines for joint efforts to more effectively enforce the law on campus and city property.
Democratic majority not always the norm
By Allan Smith | Nov. 1, 2012Many see Athens as a Democratic stronghold, but the county was once as entrenched in the red as it now is in the blue.
Athens county early voting lower than past
By Adrienne Green | Oct. 31, 2012Ohio has proved to be a key battleground state in this year’s presidential election, and even Athens — a Democratic stronghold — has attracted political heavyweights for campaign visits.
Juveniles to testify in Glouster man's trial
By Marika Lee | Oct. 31, 2012Four juveniles were found competent Monday to testify against a Glouster man accused of five sexual offenses.
Local groups praise Ohio EPA for keeping water clean
By Laura Scheer | Oct. 30, 2012As the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency celebrates its 40th anniversary, Southeast Ohio organizations are praising the agency’s positive effects on the region’s water through regulations and grants.
Judgement denied in malpractice case
By Marika Lee | Oct. 30, 2012An Ohio court decided Monday it will not yet come to a decision in a lawsuit against Ohio University about a claimed misdiagnosis of flesh-eating bacteria in 2007.
Candidates debate fracking, state funding at last forum
By Adrienne Green | Oct. 30, 2012While the remnants of Hurricane Sandy quietly poured rain in Athens Tuesday, Ohio Rep. Debbie Phillips and Republican challenger Charles Richter were calmly vying for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Activists petition ODNR for public hearing about dangers of fracking
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 30, 2012A group of local anti-fracking activists petitioned the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday to help get a public hearing with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Lawsuits force OU to pay for car damages
By Marika Lee | Oct. 29, 2012Ohio University has paid more than $8,000 for lawsuits about car-related damages, from a falling roof to flying baseballs on campus.
