Man faces charges of burglary, kidnapping
By Marika Lee | Mar. 1, 2011A 26-year-old man was charged with one count of aggravated burglary and one count of attempted kidnapping after he forcibly removed a woman from her home.
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OU health center to re-face lawsuit
By Marika Lee | Mar. 1, 2011A former Ohio University student is re-filing her lawsuit against the university’s health center for medical negligence.
Many residents fail to file for tax credit
By Bentley Weisel | Mar. 1, 2011More than 61 percent of Athens County residents who attend college are missing out on government tuition credit — a total loss of more than $4 million.
City Council: Federal grants could fund family housing
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 28, 2011Athens City Council members will be applying for about $500,000 coming from two federal grants to help finance affordable housing improvements for lower income families.
Local artists to channel tunnel vision
By Ryan Clark | Feb. 28, 2011As part of the pedestrian tunnel project along the Richland Avenue Bridge, Athens city officials will spend $15,000 on public art in the tunnel — the city’s second Percent for Art project.
Storms warrant early alarm for students
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 28, 2011Tornado sirens sounded throughout the city of Athens yesterday morning, marking the start of daylong inclement weather that caused minor damage and shut down four roads within the county.
BREAKING: Tornado warning wakes up Athens
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 27, 2011Tornado sirens sounded at about 7:25 a.m. this morning, signaling a tornado warning for southwestern Athens County.
Citizens square off about Senate bill
By Laura Service | Feb. 27, 2011Nearly 330 people crowded the Athens Community Center Saturday to voice their opinions on Senate Bill 5, which would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector unions.
Family celebrates century soiree
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 27, 2011When Leo “Lee” Walker’s caretakers wheeled him into the conference room of the Hampton Inn Saturday, he was a bit surprised to see so many family members and friends gathered for food and reminiscing. Naturally, he asked what all the fuss was about.
Carriage Hill Bridge construction set for summer
By Rachel Snively | Feb. 22, 2011As the safety of some Athens bridges continues to decline, new renovations are planned for the Carriage Hill Drive Bridge this summer.
Grant could implement environmental paving option
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 21, 2011Road paving in Athens could be more environmentally friendly if the city receives a state grant allowing it to repair its roads with scrap tire modified asphalt.
Domestic dispute turns physical for OU students, arrest results
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 21, 2011Athens Police officers responded to a call of domestic violence between two Ohio University students Sunday night.
Athens city mistake generates extra spending
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 21, 2011Athens city officials must now spend an extra $15,000 on a back-up generator for the Athens Water Treatment Plant, because the one originally purchased was not compatible with various systems within the city.
Teachers gather to protect voices
By Bentley Weisel | Feb. 21, 2011About 30 people congregated yesterday in front of the Athens County Courthouse to oppose Ohio Senate Bill Five, which would eliminate collective bargaining rights for all state workers.
Swimmers 'Plunge' for Special Olympics
By Laura Service | Feb. 13, 2011Rarely do people strip to their bathing suits and shorts to run past floating ice chunks in freezing water, but 241 local students and residents did just that Saturday to benefit intellectually disabled children and adults.
Invalid signatures stall council candidate's run
By Wes Lowery | Feb. 13, 2011One of the three Ohio University students planning to run for Athens City Council in this year’s election did not secure enough signatures to make the ballot.
OU asks court to dismiss lawsuit
By Marika Lee | Feb. 13, 2011Ohio University filed a response in the Ohio Court of Claims asking the court to dismiss the claims of a West Virginia man, who is suing for lost wages.
Police arrest man for possession of multiple narcotics
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 13, 2011A college-aged man was arrested for possession of cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA powder Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking within the student population at Ohio University.
Two Athens health facilities cater to mentally disabled
By Rachel Snively | Feb. 3, 2011Two Athens-area facilities offer many options for locals with mental health disorders.
County prosecutor decides against seeking re-election
Jan. 27, 2011One of the county's most prominent Democrats announced yesterday that he is calling it quits - an announcement that comes nearly 14 months before the first primary ballots will be cast for his replacement.
