Ohio to receive more than $100,000 for polling upgrades
By Lindsey Brenkus, Xander Zellner | Oct. 16, 2011As a part of the Help America Vote Act, 92 precincts across the state of Ohio are set to receive grants for permanent polling improvements.
LOCAL
Adding a little 'green' to HGTV
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 12, 2011It was in Southeast Michigan at age 9 that local resident Jeff Wilson began to lay the foundational know-how that would lead to the creation of his passive solar pièce de résistance at 69 S. Shannon Ave.
State must justify lack of jobs to avoid federal fines
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 11, 2011The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services is cracking down on families who are not meeting the requirements to receive cash assistance from the state.
Wage raise to have minimal effect on students
By Shawn Rudolph | Oct. 11, 2011Despite a 30-cent raise in the Ohio minimum wage set for 2012, area workers and Uptown businesses are anticipating a minimal amount of change from the increase.
Council contenders stress listening, communication
By Pat Holmes | Oct. 11, 2011With the conclusion of Nancy Bain’s 26-year career as an Athens City Councilwoman looming, the race to put a new face on the 3rd ward is on.
Thrifty idea gives animals a second chance
By Sara Lowenstein | Oct. 10, 2011Irked by the methods of area “kill shelters,” local animal rights activist Terri Ann Smith has run her own shelter for years. To help fund the effort, Smith recently opened a thrift store, a move that has raised questions from local officials.
No plans to quit euthanasia method for area dog shelter
By Evan Smith | Oct. 10, 2011Despite outcry against the use of carbon monoxide in dog shelter euthanasia, the Athens County Dog Shelter has no intentions of changing its current system of dealing with overcrowding.
Record rains leave farmers strained
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 10, 2011After record spring rains delayed planting and damaged crops, some local farmers are fighting to stay afloat.
The fight against fracking
By Kelly Gifford | Oct. 9, 2011Over a dozen residents and students lined the sidewalk outside of the Ohio University Inn over the weekend in an attempt to persuade those considering leasing their property to oil and natural gas companies for hydraulic fracturing to think twice.
Morris: Council, Mayor Wiehl have mishandled city budget for too long
By Kaitlynn Grady | Oct. 6, 2011Republican mayoral candidate Randy Morris said he believes that more effective leadership could alleviate Athens’ suffering as the city prepares itself for almost $1 million in budget cuts.
Ohio unites to educate about domestic violence
By Alex Stuckey | Oct. 5, 2011Every 15 seconds, numbers flashed bold and black in stark contrast against the white projector screen. The numbers reached 127 by the end of the news conference — the number of people beaten during a domestic dispute in 35 minutes.
State-funded project helps disabled voters
By Allison Wichie | Oct. 4, 2011In an effort to encourage a stronger election-day turnout among voters with disabilities, the Help America Vote Act Project is advocating their voting rights in five Southeastern Ohio counties.
Mayoral candidates square off
By Marika Lee | Oct. 4, 2011Leadership, experience and the student-resident division were the main topics of discussion yesterday as the two Athens mayoral candidates squared off at the only public forum scheduled before the November elections.
Land auction further fuels 'fracking' debate
By Will Drabold | Oct. 3, 2011After the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the purchase of more than 2,600 acres of land for the purpose of oil and natural gas drilling in Athens County, area public officials and residents have raised vocal concerns.
Athens sites earn spots on Ohio Green Energy tour
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 2, 2011The Green Energy Ohio Tour, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, drew Ohio residents to 51 counties in the state over the weekend, promoting the use of renewable energy.
Athens mourns death of beloved business owner
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 2, 2011Known for his charm and genuine kindness, Paul Abraham personified and perfected the role of the small-town business owner. After he died last week, customers and friends, often synonymous at the Campus Sundry, began leaving notes and flowers at the doorstep for the West Union Street storeowner.
State will relocate death row to Chillicothe
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 2, 2011The State of Ohio is relocating its death row operations to Chillicothe in an effort to save money by cutting transportation costs and freeing up beds for the state's most violent inmates.
Appalachian doctors not encouraging vital vaccine
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 1, 2011A recent study by Ohio State University shows that pediatricians in the Appalachian region are less likely to encourage the human papillomavirus vaccine.
New duds store kicks dream into gear for a few Bobcats
By Sara Lowenstein | Sep. 29, 2011Athens is now home to Campus Kicks, a student- and alumni-run business that sells wholesale fitted and snapback caps, shoes, apparel and other accessories to students.
Athens man arrested after attempting to rob gas station
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 29, 2011Athens police arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly robbed a gas station at knife-point early Friday morning.
