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Ohio Prepares For Road Game At Kent State
By: Brad Friedman
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After their season-long home stand of two games, the Ohio Bobcats (7-7, 2-1) will hit the road again to face the last place Kent State Golden Flashes (3-11, 0-3). The ‘Cats are 3-7 in their previous 10 games away from the Convocation Center and have been on the short end of two of Kent State’s… Read More
Report: Athens County Has Recovered From Recession
A new report by the National Association of Counties said Athens County has recovered from the economic ground it lost during the Great Recession. The report found that each part of the country varied in its recovery and according to Emilia Istrate, NACO Research Director, "parts of the country had no recession at all." Richard… Read More
Ohio Wrestling Cracks Top 25
After garnering some preseason attention, the Ohio wrestling team has found itself ranked for the first time this season. The Bobcats come in at No. 25 in the latest USA Today/NWCA Division I Coaches Poll. The ‘Cats, who are 5-1 this season, have been getting votes for most of the 2013-14 campaign and finally got… Read More
WV Atty. Gen. Urging Residents To Support Local Business
By: Associated Press
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West Virginia's attorney general is urging residents to support local businesses hurt by the chemical spill and its resulting water crisis. Many restaurants, stores and other businesses were forced to close when last week's spill contaminated the water supply and left about 300,000 residents without water for any purpose other than flushing toilets. Attorney General… Read More
Increased Gas Price Affecting Student’s Wallets
By: Merle Tilk
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Last week's extreme cold still affects the region. The cold temperatures caused problems at some refineries resulting in a price increase at the pump. According to the Motor club AAA, Tuesday's average price at Athens' gas stations was $3.38, 15 cents more compared to last month. Athenians pay two cents more than the average price of… Read More
Permanent Budget Approved By Athens County Commissioners
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A $13.2 million permanent general fund budget for 2014 was adopted Tuesday by the Athens County Commissioners. The action comes after the County Budget Commission certified slightly more money than the $13.1 million that was in the temporary budget approved Dec. 31. The permanent budget retains a 3 percent salary pool for non-union employee pay… Read More
Another OU Employee Indicted For Bone Theft
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An indictment has been served on another Ohio University employee in the case of bones and human remains allegedly stolen from an the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Jerry Reed, 49, is charged with obstructing justice, a fifth-degree felony, after investigator's found that he had allegedly been "tipping off" the Athens man primarily charged in… Read More
Schob Steps Down At Warren
By: Nathan Wiseman
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After spending four years at the helm as the Warren Local High School head football coach, Andy Schob has stepped down. Schob posted a 17-23 record over his four-year tenure. He went 5-5 in his first two seasons and finished with 4-6 and 3-7 records in his final two seasons. Last season the Warriors were… Read More
MAC Men’s Basketball Review: Jan. 14
MAC East Akron (10-5, 2-0) After a tough non-conference schedule, the Zips opened MAC play with two tough road victories, traveling to Ball State and Ohio. Akron was able to gain late advantages in both games, winning by scores of 59-58 and 83-80, respectively. Both games were hard-fought, with the Ohio game going into double… Read More
Stewart Man Says 911 Plot Not Being Maintained
Fifteen years ago Sam Grim was told his plot of land in Stewart would be the perfect spot for a 911 tower. Now, he says the lease with Athens County isn’t worth the trouble. “I feel, you know, I’m doing them a big favor. They should take care of it and talk to me and… Read More