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Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail to Expand to House More Female Inmates
NELSONVILLE – The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail board approved a plan to expand the facility in order to house more female inmates. Warden Joshua VanBibber said he’s meeting with architects… Read More
Local Attorney Celebrates Approval of Pot Ballot Issue
ATHENS, Ohio – Attorney and marijuana activist Don Wirtshafter said he is relieved after Attorney General Mike DeWine approved the second marijuana ballot issue for Ohio on Thursday. Wirtshafter and… Read More
Protesters Rally as Supreme Court Takes on Texas Abortion Law
The Supreme Court was far from quiet today as protesters arrived bright and early for what’s being called the most important abortion case in decades. Pro-choice protesters made sure their… Read More
First Lady Honors OU Alumna Counselor
WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama honored the school counselor of the year at the White House, and a counselor very close to home was one of the finalists. Kris… Read More
Pro-“Sensible Gun Law” Protesters Hold Rally
WASHINGTON – Protesters from the group We The People For Sensible Gun Laws rallied Monday, demanding the ban of assault weapons in favor of gun regulations announced by President Barack Obama. Some… Read More
OU Students Support #BlackLivesMatter Movement
After a Black Lives Matter bulletin board was knocked down during Thanksgiving break in Sargent Hall, students decided to respond by making a Black Lives Matter mural on the graffiti… Read More
OU Students ‘Stand With Mizzou’
After threats were made to students at University of Missouri, Ohio University students stood in support during a rally on Wednesday night. The OU NAACP chapter put on the event, where students… Read More
Three Arrested After Attempted Marijuana Theft
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrested three Athens County citizens after they attempted to steal marijuana allegedly growing at a residence on Monk Road early Tuesday night. After investigation, Chris… Read More
Hocking President Confirms Brown’s Removal
Hocking College President, Dr. Betty Young, confirmed that Hocking College Executive Director of Public Relations, Michael Brown, has been relieved of his duties pending a review. Young released a letter… Read More
Hocking College President Faces Protesters
Hocking College protesters are demanding the resignation of Hocking College President Betty Young even after meeting with her Friday morning. Protester Kevin Whited says Young didn’t answer their questions clearly. “She’s very… Read More
Women Center Prepares to Kick Off Self-Defense Workshop
The Ohio University Women’s Center will be helping women defend themselves on campus and around the city by hosting the “Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop.” The workshop will be taught… Read More
Ohio University Welcomes Freshman
Ohio University welcomed freshman and sophomores with four new dorms located on South Green, along with the rest of the new and returning residents of Ohio University. Tanaka-Luchs and Carr-Sowle… Read More
Thousands, Including Waterloo Twp. Resident, Continue to Battle Relentless Fires
Firefighters from all over the U.S. traveled to the West Coast to offer their professional training in hopes of ending the recent ongoing wildfires. This includes local teams that have… Read More
Panhandlers: Who Are They and How Do We Help?
By: Mengchen Li
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Walking past someone holding a sign and asking for help can sometimes be uncomfortable. Whether to give them money or walk right past them as if they’re not there is… Read More
Athens Residents Warned of Scam
Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle released a statement yesterday warning citizens of Athens to be aware of a water bill scam believed to be circulating through the city. Pyle says… Read More
Decision to Appeal Charter Initiative Denied
The Athens County Board of elections unanimously decided against appealing Athens County Common Pleas Judge McCarthy’s order to allow the petition for a charter government to appear on the November ballot. Board member… Read More
Race for the Cure to be in Athens
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is making its way right here in Athens this fall. The race will take place Sunday, October, 25th along Ohio University’s campus…. Read More
Alleged Drug Ring Leaders Make First Court Appearance
The alleged leaders of an Athens County drug ring pleaded not guilty to charges during their arraignment today in Athens Common Pleas Court. Anthony Spears, 35, and Megan Vore, 25,… Read More
Capital Campaign Planned for Hocking College Inn
NELSONVILLE – The Inn at Hocking College is planning a capital campaign to raise funds to re-establish hotel rooms and use space to create a Workforce Development and Training Center…. Read More
Video: ACEnet STEAMS Up
ACEnet launched its first ever STEAM camp this Monday for middle school and early high school students. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. One of the camp… Read More
Historical Nelsonville Schools in Renovation Process
The Nelsonville Restoration Foundation announced last week the Ohio Housing Finance Agency approved tax credits to reconstruct two historical buildings, the Nelsonville High School and Junior High after fifteen years… Read More
Application for Joint Facility for All Safety Services May Pass
An application may be sent to the local government for a grant to fund a joint facility to house Athens City, Athens County, and Ohio University safety services if passed…. Read More
Natural Gas Pipeline to be added for Ohio University
Ohio University is teaming up with Columbia Gas of Ohio to fulfill a plan called the energy infrastructure project initiative that will use a natural gas pipeline to end the… Read More
Two Year Prison Sentence Given To Albany Man in Gun Incident
An Albany man will spend two years in prison after being found guilty of two felony charges. The Athens County Prosecutor’s office announced Wednesday that Steven Vance, 37, was convicted… Read More
Open House Held for New Athens Maintenance Facility
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) celebrated the completion of the new maintenance facility in Athens County by hosting an open house today. The new building is a remodeled version… Read More