Athens City Council members had been weighing the pros and cons of acquiring an abandoned Athens gas station for months, but a tiebreaking vote by Council President Jim Sands sealed the deal Monday night.
Ohio University’s new Homecoming parade route did not deter current students and alumni from watching as it zigzagged from Factory Street to Park Place.
During the past century, 10 United States presidents have spoken in Athens, and Wednesday will mark the 11th.
Amid an election season with campaign visits from both members of the Democratic presidential ticket, an appearance from a high-profile Republican senator went relatively unnoticed Friday.
An Ohio University janitor pleaded not guilty to cultivating 12 marijuana plants at his Athens residence.
A former Ohio University student charged with false voter registration changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
In 2004, Ohio University revised its health care policy to provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Eight years later, the City of Athens is following suit.
Residents from across Appalachia will gather for a new festival that aims to celebrate the region’s diverse history and culture with nature’s fall colors.
Hydraulic fracturing, government spending and qualifications of Republican Randy Mace and Democrat Chris Chmiel were main concerns brought up by Athens County voters Tuesday night at the third of six Candidates’ Forums.
Three interns for the Athens County Dog Shelter met with the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday to request a proposal to raise money for the shelter.
Before the Tropical Tanning Salon was closed off to staff and patrons in April, it was open for months without a license from the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.
Editor’s note: this is the first of a four-part series examining the weddings in Athens.
The future of a former Columbia Gas property on East State Street was addressed at Athens City Council on Monday night, as well as a comprehensive plan to create historic districts in the city.
An Athens health-foods store has begun to spice up its shelves by selling locally made salsa.
Democratic politicians, Ohio University students and Athens residents joined together with a common interest Tuesday night — to cheer on President Barack Obama as he squared off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate.
A 26-year-old woman pleaded no contest Tuesday to killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter in May 2011.
Athens County Commissioner candidates answered questions about fracking, balancing the budget, transportation and job creation Tuesday night at the first of six Candidates’ Forums.
Despite attendance being down for the first fall Number Fest, the Ohio Investigative Unit issued more citations at 10Fest than in the spring’s 9Fest, and a student reported an alleged attempted sexual assault.
A Little Hocking man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to 10 felony charges stemming from a 2008 bank robbery.
A group of local Democrats has worked in recent months to infuse positivity into what has become a negative campaign season through eye-catching Obama artwork.
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