All Posts from
Multiple Motions filed In Wachenschwanz Case
By Susan Tebben – Athens Messenger An attorney representing the last alleged player in a Glouster drug ring has filed multiple motions, including request for a change of venue,… Read More
Team Noah: Community Support For Securing An Accessible Van
By Ken Dobo As someone with an interest in documentary filmmaking, knowing ways to tell someone’s story is part of how I see the world. From artists to activists,… Read More
Economics Class Donates $10,000 To Community Food Initiatives
A unique new course is enabling Ohio University students to become philanthropists in a venture designed to teach them ways to effectively contribute to their communities. The Economics of… Read More
A Beautiful Remedy
Sunday, December 28 • 8 p.m. A Beautiful Remedy profiles the Arts in Medicine Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital. Directed by Artist in… Read More
OU, Athens Recipients Of Job Creation Funding
State Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany, announced Tuesday that the state Controlling Board approved funding for Ohio University and the city of Athens for advanced technology projects that will foster job… Read More
Vinton County Businesses Charged With Illegal Gambling
Two Vinton County gaming businesses have been charged with hosting illegal gambling following a raid of their establishments by state and local officials. Police conducted search warrants in McArthur… Read More
Satellite Subscribers In Columbus Market Will Receive WOUB-TV
Starting in January, subscribers of DISH Network and DIRECTV in the Columbus market will receive PBS affiliate WOUB-TV. The change comes from a reclassification in the DMA (designated market area)… Read More
Local Sheriff Part Of Police Training Group
A local sheriff has been chosen to be part of a state group that will review police training in Ohio. Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood was notified by Attorney… Read More
The Ridges Cemetery Project Featured By Aljazeera America
The Ridges Cemetery project has been featured on a series by Aljazeera America. The project places markers on headstones of former patients, more than 1900, who were buried listed only… Read More
Athens County Couple Featured By Humans Of New York
New York City photographer Brandon Stanton spends his days looking for interesting subjects for his photoblog “Humans of New York.” This weekend, Athens couple Space and Smiles Welch appeared on… Read More
Mans Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Crash That Killed Two Athens County Women
A Columbus man has been indicted on two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide in Vinton County following a June car accident that left two Athens County women dead. On… Read More
OU Fraternity Suspended From Campus
A fraternity that had some of its members suspended by the national organization has now been completely suspended, according to officials from Ohio University and the organization. The Ohio… Read More
Nelsonville Man Hit With More Drug Charges
A Nelsonville man currently incarcerated after pleading guilty to drug charges has been indicted on more drug charges, this time for allegedly trafficking heroin in a school zone. Larry… Read More
Athens County Planner Resigns, Commissioners Consider Restructuring The Job
Athens County’s planner has resigned and the search for a replacement is awaiting a decision by the county commissioners on whether they want to take back control of the planner’s… Read More
Wine And Cheese, Cheese And Wine
Here at WOUB we air an eclectic array of cooking shows. At times the catch-phrases are the best part of the show…if the meal doesn’t stick with the viewer then… Read More
Good Media Relations is a Complicated Process in 2014
Crisis management and working with the media is a far more difficult process today that it has been in the recent past. The 24-hour news cycle plus the advent of… Read More
Jackie O’s Ninth Anniversary Extravaganza
Jackie O's Public House opened its doors for the first time since fire damaged it and four other businesses on Union Street. The Public House had power restored Thursday night… Read More
Student Protesters Gather To Continue Conversation
Ohio University students that were a part of the occupation of Baker University Center before Thanksgiving break gathered in Baker Theatre Tuesday to discuss the occupation and demands that were… Read More
Gridiron Glory State Football Championship Special
The Athens Bulldogs will take on Toledo Central Catholic for the Division III state football championship and Gridiron Glory will be there! Tune to this page Thursday at 6:30… Read More
Rep. Phillips Likely To Retain Seat After Recount
By: Steve Robb-Athens Messenger staff journalist
Posted on:
The official vote count Monday in Washington County has both Democrat incumbent Debbie Phillips and Republican challenger Yolan Dennis picking up additional votes in the race for the Ohio House… Read More
Eastern Introduces FFA, Agricultural Education
By: Matt Lucas | Pike County News Watchman
Posted on:
Students at Eastern Local Schools have new options this school year as the district has introduced agricultural education and FFA (Future Farmers of America) to the school. According to… Read More
How To Keep Your Thanksgiving Dinner From Making You Sick
By: Kelly Martin
Posted on:
Thanksgiving – a lovely day at the end of November to take a pause and give thanks for the good things in our lives. It’s also a day to spend… Read More
Ohio Football’s New Threads
Ohio football will be playing in new threads Tuesday night when it takes on Northern Illinois in the team’s annual Bobcat Blackout game. The team revealed its updated blackout uniforms… Read More
Six Injured and Dozens Displaced Because of Union Street Fire
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
Posted on:
Six people were injured, 30 Ohio University students were displaced and five buildings suffered extensive damage as a result of an early morning fire on Union Street in Athens. The… Read More
Pratt Propels St. Marys to Lopsided Win Over Wahama
Jeremy Pratt shortens his steps and comes to a stop in the end zone, pauses briefly before flipping the ball to the ref, and then heads to the sideline. This… Read More