Sexual assault on East Carpenter Street reported
By William T. Perkins | June 20, 2015Athens Police officers are investigating an alleged rape that occurred on East Carpenter Street early Saturday morning.
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Gov. Kasich’s possible presidential bid leaves some local leaders skeptical
By William T. Perkins | June 18, 2015Ohio Governor John Kasich has hinted a possible run for president. Local political leaders have differing opinions on what effect this might have for the state.
Feasibility study could call for new service-safety building
By EMILY BOHATCH | June 15, 2015Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night that would allow the city to apply for a grant that would fuel a feasibility study to look at the possibility of housing city, county and university safety services under one roof.
Athens teen survives bear attack in Smokies
By Alex Meyer | June 11, 2015Alexander Gabriel, a 16-year-old Athens resident, is in recovery after being attacked by a bear on a backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Ballot proposal for weed legalization acquires 550,000 petition signatures
By William T. Perkins | June 10, 2015ResponsibleOhio has received well over the required number of signatures for its marijuana legalization proposal before turning it in to the Attorney General next month.
Athens City Council discusses city poet laureate, Halloween Block Party date
By William T. Perkins | June 8, 2015The city might have a new poet laureate by the end of this year — a position that would likely cost the city between $1,500 and $2,000 a year.
Number Fest still a topic of concern for some citizens, annexation is a possibility
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015A couple of citizens spoke about Number Fest at Monday night's meeting.
T-shirt shop closes its doors for good after eviction
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015Jerry Ski, of Ski’s Teases and Collectibles, cleared out his merchandise this weekend after disputes with the landlord.
Crimes of the month find theme of break-ins and theft
By William T. Perkins | May 27, 2015The Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous released their list of Crimes of the Month this week.
Athens Superintendent to retire after being on paid leave
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015After three months on paid administrative leave, Athens City Schools Superintendent Carl Martin is set to retire after his contract ends July 31.
Former sheriff Pat Kelly will be working to pay off court costs in prison
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015Former sheriff Pat Kelly was transferred to the Allen Oakwood Correctional Facility last week where he will work to pay off his court costs.
Naked man, suspected burglar found sleeping in Grosvenor Street home
By EMILY BOHATCH | May 22, 2015The Athens Police Department received a call of a break in Friday morning and found a naked man sleeping in an upstairs bedroom.
Proposed ordinance might prevent city sponsorship of Halloween
By William T. Perkins | May 19, 2015A proposed city ordinance meant to formalize event planning in the city might unintentionally prevent the city from funding the annual Halloween party.
Council proposes system for dealing with overpaid employees
By EMILY BOHATCH | May 18, 2015Athens City Council members brought forward an ordinance that would establish a method of repayment for employees who had accidentally been overpaid.
Kotses, Cochran and Kraynanski secure Democratic nomination after Athens primary elections
By William T. Perkins | May 5, 2015Tuesday’s elections narrowed down the three Democratic candidates for city council at-large seat who will be up for election in November.
Several thousand without power in Athens County, on OU's campus
By Dina Berliner | May 4, 2015An AEP Ohio official confirmed that an outage which has caused more than 3,400 Athens residents to lose power originated from equipment failure on Poston Station Road in The Plains.
Concern about Number Fest tapers at city council meeting
By William T. Perkins | May 4, 2015Two residents spoke out about Number Fest at Monday’s city council meeting, expressing concerns that the topic will be neglected.
Sheriff’s office welcomes new K-9 unit
By Julia Fair | May 1, 2015After a fire took the life of its K-9 unit Ryder, Athens County Sheriff’s Office will begin training with their new K-9 unit, Ijo, a male 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd from France.
Lack of major road infrastructure problematic for Southeast Ohio
By Charlie Hatch | May 1, 2015In Southeast Ohio, many counties face economic problems and lack major road infrastructure needed for economic development.
'The Post' investigates Athens' famous local food scene
Apr. 28, 2015What really is the popular 30 Mile Meal Plan? Where do some Uptown restaurants even get their "local" food? Is it even possible to afford locally produced food in Ohio's poorest county?
