World War II hero inducted into Ohio ROTC Hall of Fame
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 11, 2019Army Captain Robert C. Hess Jr became the 20th inductee last month.
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Goody’s to become Gordmans store
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 11, 2019Another store to close down in Athens Mall.
Marshalls files sign permits for East State Street strip mall
By Taylor Johnston | Apr. 10, 2019A new department store may be coming to the East State Street strip mall.
Ohio House, Senate approve 'Heartbeat Bill,' must now be signed by DeWine
By Logan Moore | Apr. 10, 2019The Republican-controlled Ohio House approved the controversial “Heartbeat Bill” in a 56-39 vote Wednesday.
Why most sexual assaults in Athens aren’t prosecuted
By Maggie Campbell | Apr. 10, 2019In cases that aren’t prosecuted, there is often insufficient evidence or the survivor doesn’t respond or cooperate.
Ohio is Home opens on Court Street
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 10, 2019The owner of the 5-year-old apparel and accessories store moves his store from Columbus Road to Court Street to increase sale.
Police Blotter: Lawn mower hits neighbor’s car; woman steals sister’s vape
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 10, 2019The neighbors agreed to resolve the issue themselves, and the vape was returned to the sister.
Athens Police Department to receive new body cameras and Tasers
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 9, 2019APD is trying to deploy the Tasers and body cameras in the fall.
County Commissioners passed a resolution to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 9, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners proclaim April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
City Council: Athens considers joining committee to plan trail system
By Madeline Butina | Apr. 8, 2019Bailey’s Trail is a proposed 88-mile trail system that would run through surrounding cities and townships.
Former priest says he was forced to plead guilty
By Logan Moore | Apr. 8, 2019Foxhoven, former priest of Holy Cross church in Glouster, claimed there was insufficient evidence to charge him.
City Council: Committees to discuss Bailey’s Trail agreement
By Madeline Butina | Apr. 7, 2019Bailey’s Trail is a mountain biking trail that will run through Wayne National Forest.
How a former coal town is finding new life
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 3, 2019As coal as declined as a source of income in the region, some former coal towns are finding new life
News deserts continue to plague southeast Ohio residents without broadband
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 3, 2019A lack of local news outlets in southeast Ohio is only one element of a pervasive problem in the region.
Appalachian Recovery Project receives grant to repurpose prison
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 3, 2019The Appalachian Regional Commission announced a $1,100,000 grant Wednesday for the repurposing of an old prison near Nelsonville.
Police Blotter: Drunken OU student falls asleep in Grover Center; dog growls at man getting mail
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 3, 2019The student was arrested for underage consumption, and the owners of the dog were asked to keep him on the property.
City Council: Smart parking meters and police body cameras approved for purchase
By Abby Miller | Apr. 1, 2019The Athens parking garage could also potentially undergo a renovation.
APD receives rape report
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 1, 2019There have been nine reports of sexual assault to APD and OUPD since Jan. 13.
City Council: Members to move forward on plans for smart parking meters
By Abby Miller | Mar. 31, 2019Most of the payment for purchasing the meters would be through bonds.
APD receives sexual imposition report
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 31, 2019APD has received six reports of sexual assault since Jan. 13.
