All Posts from Atish Baidya
Man Allegedly Sold 100 LSD Doses to Confidential Informant
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Athens man was arrested Friday after he allegedly sold drugs, including 100 doses of suspected LSD, to a confidential informant for the Athens Major Crimes Unit. Benjamin P. Finkel,… Read More
Preliminary Construction to Begin This Week for Richland South Project
Shelly and Sands, the contractor for the Richland Avenue South Improvements Project, will be completing preliminary construction activities for the project throughout this week. The preliminary construction activities include mobilizing… Read More
$7 Billion Budget Adjusts Ohio Driver Training, Credit Card Options
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP Statehouse Correspondent
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Prospective Ohio drivers would see added training requirements and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles would be allowed to accept credit and debit cards under a state transportation budget that easily… Read More
Not Many Local Students Opting Out of Tests
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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After much debate and concern leading up to the beginning of testing for schools throughout Ohio, relatively few parents are choosing to “opt-out” of the testing for their children in… Read More
Area Code to be Required for All Calls
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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It will soon require 10 digits to make a local call instead of the traditional seven when a new area code is put in place for portions of central and… Read More
Fire Department to Provide Smoke Detectors
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The Athens Fire Department is trained to respond to all sorts of fires, but now they are part of a new attempt to prevent fires from claiming lives. Starting Monday… Read More
Nelsonville Food Cupboard Gets Expanded Facility
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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For 25 years, the Nelsonville Food Cupboard served Athens County residents in need from a tiny space on West Washington Street. The location was so small that only one person… Read More
Two Area Youth Organizations Receive Grants from Law Enforcement
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two local organizations are recipients of grants provided by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In separate news releases, it was announced that both the… Read More
Students Compete in Battle of Trades
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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Dakota Harris tried to block out the chaos surrounding him, a dozen hammers and saws flying all over the place, and focus on his work. Confined to a small 10-foot-by-10-foot… Read More
OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday… Read More
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Starting Again
PRESS RELEASE – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizens Academy starting April 9, 2015. Applications for the Citizens Academy are available at the Athens County… Read More
Records Culled From Landfill In Kelly Case Causing Concerns For County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County officials are trying to figure out what to do with some smelly — and possibly contaminated — records that were recovered from a landfill during the investigation of… Read More
County Will Try To Recover Compensation Given To Kelly
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to file a civil action against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to try to recover compensation Kelly received while under suspension awaiting trial. Kelly… Read More
FCC Adopts Net Neutrality
By: Associated Press
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The Federal Communications Commission has agreed to impose strict new regulations on Internet service providers like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T. The regulatory agency voted 3-2 Thursday in favor of rules… Read More
32 Apply To Be Next Hocking College President
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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There are 32 applicants under consideration to become the next president of Hocking College. Chairman of the Hocking College Board of Trustees Andy Stone stated via email on Wednesday morning… Read More
Man Dies In Thursday Morning Crash In York Twp.
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A 70-year-old male is dead after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in York Twp. The man was the only occupant of a black SUV that collided with a tree… Read More
Gas And Oil Drilling Still Rising In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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The state of Ohio says oil and gas production rose again in the fourth quarter of last year. Statistics released by the state Wednesday show production of oil and natural… Read More
Ohio Utility Regulators Reject AEP Plan For Coal Plants
By: Associated Press
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Ohio utility regulators have rejected an American Electric Power proposal to guarantee profitability from two of its aging coal plants. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ruled Wednesday that the… Read More
Ohio House Passes Legal Protection For Skilled Volunteers
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has passed a bill that gives legal protection to certain volunteers who provide service and expertise during emergencies. The measure gives architects, engineers, surveyors and tradespersons immunity… Read More
Ohio National Guard To Help Form New Cyber Protection Team
By: Associated Press
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A cyber protection team of soldiers from Army National Guard units in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan will be among the first of three such teams beginning work this fall to… Read More
After Veto Last Year, West Virginia Lawmakers Clear Abortion Ban
By: Associated Press
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Lawmakers are sending Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks conception, similar to one he vetoed last year. The Senate passed the proposal 29-5 Wednesday…. Read More
Missing Snow Day Plans May Cause More Make-up Days
By: Allison Gens
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Missing calamity day plans may cause more make-up days at the end of the year for students in Athens City Schools. In an email sent to parents, Athens City School… Read More
Rates For City Parking Garage Slated To Increase In May
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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In order to raise revenue to make repairs to the Athens Municipal Parking Garage, Council has proposed increased parking fees for the garage beginning in May. Legislation was introduced during… Read More
Preparations Underway For Athens Beautification Day
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The Ohio University and Athens community are gearing up for the annual Athens Beautification Day, which will be held on April 19. The annual event provides an opportunity for OU… Read More
Students Of Great Recession: Transfers Rising, Completions Declining
By: Jordan Gass-Pooré | Scripps Howard Foundation Wire
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There’s been a push in the last decade to accurately calculate college graduation rates as a way to address the education gaps between low-income students and their more affluent peers… Read More