Bobcat Lane open following nearly seven years of Athens opposition
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Aug. 25, 2015It's open for a six-month trial period.
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Athens County Democratic chair steps down
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 25, 2015After about a year in the role, Alan Trout stepped down from his Democratic Party Chair position.
Student found passed out in bushes Monday morning covered in bugs
By Matt Cudahy | Aug. 24, 2015A stolen pitbull puppy, an unconscious male laying on top of a Redd’s Apple Ale, and a marijuana and “dabs” operation plagued OU’s 2015 Welcome Week.
Local Bernie Sanders group has grown rapidly
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 24, 2015The group’s most recent meeting in July had 104 attendees.
Taco Bell delivery service in Athens a possibility
By M.C. Tilton | Aug. 24, 2015Taco Bell’s recent release of delivery services in 4 major markets could spread to college towns if successful.
Possible joint facility to be built in Athens County for local safety services
By Matt Cudahy | Aug. 23, 2015Athens County is looking to conduct a feasibility study for the possibility of building a central facility to house all of the local safety service departments in one location
Athens-Hocking Recycling Center offering compost pickup
By Alisa Warren | Aug. 23, 2015Athens composting facilities give new uses to organic waste to avoid being sent to landfills.
For top-shelf booze, Kroger remains only option in Athens
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 23, 2015Athens residents and students don’t have to look far to find an establishment that serves or sells alcohol, between uptown bars and a variety of retail shops.
One OU senior spent his summer in Athens campaigning for city council
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 19, 2015Dauterman is the last remaining student-candidate of the three who vied for positions up for grabs this November.
Talks over Number Fest, trash enforcement continue in Athens during summer
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 19, 2015Athens happens, even over the summer months.
Methamphetamine lab found in the vicinity of a juvenile, adults held in jail
By Julia Fair | Aug. 17, 2015Two Athens County adults were charged with manufacturing methamphetamine with a juvenile in the home, a first-degree felony.
Marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio to visit OU on bus tour
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 17, 2015ResponsibleOhio will be at OU on Oct. 6 for its “Green Rush Bus Tour”.
A slip and two broken teeth later, Ohio University to pay student’s dental bill
By Megan Henry | Aug. 14, 2015The Ohio Court of Claims ruled that Ohio University must foot the $2,870 dental bill for a student who slipped on the ice, causing her to break two teeth.
Ohio residents to vote on marijuana legalization in November election
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 12, 2015After failing to acquire enough valid signatures last month, ResponsibleOhio has garnered enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, the Secretary of State said.
Kasich, other nominees sound off on immigration, LGBT rights and Medicaid at debate
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 6, 2015John Kasich was greeted by a standing ovation from the Cleveland crowd.
New Board of Trustees secretary named
By Maria DeVito | July 29, 2015A search committee chose education college professor David Moore to fill the spot.
Pool talks stir up dissent at council meeting
By William T. Perkins | July 27, 2015More than a dozen residents from the Athens area spoke at Monday night’s council meeting to express their dissatisfaction with the city’s plans for the renovation of the public pool.
Athens tech company receives recognition in U.S. Senate bill
By William T. Perkins | July 23, 2015Sunpower, Inc., an Athens-based company, was noted as being at the forefront of deep-space explorations technologies.
Athens County Republicans support Gov. John Kasich's presidential bid
By William T. Perkins | July 22, 2015About two weeks before the first GOP Debate, Ohio Governor John Kasich announced he will be running for president.
Jackie O's Brewery to run on solar power paid for in part by USDA grant
By William T. Perkins | July 21, 2015Jackie O’s was approved to receive $44,119 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pay for new solar panels.
