Athens Farmers Market celebrates its 40th year
By Sara Lowenstein | Apr. 22, 2012When the Athens Farmers Market debuted on a summer day in 1972, three farmers arrived to hawk their locally grown produce.
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High Fest kicks off spring block parties with only 8 arrests
By Kaitlynn Grady | Apr. 22, 2012Rainy weather sent partygoers seeking cover under porches and ponchos during Saturday’s High Fest, contributing to a low-key celebration to kick off the final Spring Quarter fest season.
Accused sex offender claims Miranda warning given improperly
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012A local man accused of producing and possessing child pornography is asking the federal court to dismiss evidence and his interrogation because of alleged Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights violations.
Pi Kappas face possible eviction for drug activity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012The landlord for the Pi Kappa Alpha house is asking the court to grant a partial summary judgment to avoid one count of his lawsuit from going to trial May 1.
Large-scale projects slated to save city thousands
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 17, 2012With more than $400,000 spent and more than a year’s worth of construction work almost complete, a major infrastructure enhancement project approved by Athens City Council last year is coming to a close.
Head-lice cases up as funding cut
By Allan Smith | Apr. 17, 2012Amid tough economic times, there is no doubt that cuts are being made around town. Whether cuts to funding head-lice prevention are resulting in an increase in cases of the parasitic bug, however, is up for debate.
Annual walk sets fundraising goal of $8,000 for multiple sclerosis
By Colette Whitney | Apr. 17, 2012This Saturday a group will walk three miles to raise money to fight for those who no longer can.
City Council: City rejects Bobcat Lane theory, mulls land receipt
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 16, 2012Monday night’s hour-and-a-half-long council meeting featured a Student Senate presentation about the controversial Bobcat Lane and closed with an executive session about the city’s possible takeover of a former gas station on Columbus Road.
Former OUPD captain files grievance to contest termination
By Brandon Carte, Brian Vadakin | Apr. 16, 2012Weeks after Mark Mathews was fired from his position as an Ohio University Police Department captain, he is still fighting to get his job back.
Athens activist jailed after Sunday incident
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Local environmental activist Chad Kister was arrested Sunday on burglary charges after allegedly forcibly entering a tenant’s residence.
Final decisions to be made about Bobcat Lane, abandoned gas station
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Tonight’s the night. Athens City Council is expected to make a decision about accepting an abandoned gas station and to hear arguments from Student Senate for opening the controversial Bobcat Lane.
Athens looks to 'round up' unpaid tickets
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 15, 2012Delinquent parkers may return to their spots to find their cars missing as Athens commences its annual tow roundup this week to collect unpaid tickets.
Meeting addresses special needs housing
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 12, 2012Housing and aid for those with mental and behavioral needs in Athens took center stage at an Athens town hall meeting Thursday night.
New Nelsonville business provides adults with casino-like experience
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 10, 2012Despite similarities to casino slot machines, a new video game parlor called The Lucky Penny opened recently in Nelsonville to offer “skill-based fun” with cash payouts.
'Wear Blue' campaign focuses on child abuse prevention
By Kaitlynn Grady | Apr. 10, 2012Today, Athens County Children Services is banking on blue to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in the county.
Ohio capital budget to fund construction for Athens County road
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 8, 2012Of the $1.74 billion approved in Ohio’s capital budget this year, $300 million is slated to fund local projects throughout the state. Athens County could see about $500,000 of those funds for repaving County Road 19.
Local experts: Risk of rockslides remains low for Athens despite incident
By Allan Smith | Apr. 4, 2012With a massive rock tearing through a northern Athens neighborhood late last month, the safety of slopes around town has come into question.
Chauncey preschools to merge
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 3, 2012For Athens County preschool students, teachers and parents, less will soon be worth more — at least according to plans recently set in motion by the Athens City School District.
Same-sex marriage amendment approved by Attorney General, moves closer to ballot
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 3, 2012Ohio is on its way to becoming the next state to legalize same-sex marriage after Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine moved forward a proposed constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s 2004 ban Monday.
