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Finding Faith—Somewhere Else
By: Rachael Beardsley
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March Washelesky no longer believes in a God. Rather than follow the teachings of the church, Washelesky has chosen to separate themselves from the Catholicism of their childhood. And they… Read More
Campus Sexual Violence: Student Activism & Rape Culture
This is the the first in a four part series exploring the culture and issues within campus sexual violence. Earlier this fall, nearly 200 people – students and community members,… Read More
Campaign Initiated By OU Employee Generates Nearly $50K For Workers Affected By Athens Fire
“We knew something was going on and the potential was there.” That’s how Pete Shooner described the outpouring of emotion and support he and his wife witnessed on social media… Read More
The Plains Proposed As New Site For Affordable Housing Project
Athens County Commisioners will meet with an organization planning to build a new affordable housing project in the Plains on Thursday. The Frontier Community hopes to get a recommendation letter… Read More
New Grant Helps Local Students Eat Healthy
Rural Action has been given a $100,000 Farm to School Support Service Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The money will go toward purchasing local food and equipment to… Read More
Judge Williams-Byers Discusses The Recent Turmoil Surrounding Grand Juries
By: Tom Hodson
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Judge Gayle Williams-Byers of the South Euclid Municipal Court in Cuyahoga County acknowledges that there is a high degree of distrust by citizens of the legal system and of grand… Read More
Alpha Won’t Lay Off 750 West Virginia Coal Miners
By: Associated Press
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About 750 Alpha Natural Resources workers at West Virginia coal mines will keep their jobs, despite layoff warnings this summer. In a news release Monday, Alpha said operations will continue… Read More
Patrol Says Ohio Crash Killed Two 19-Year-Old Teens
By: Associated Press
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The state patrol says it's investigating an early morning car crash that killed two 19-year-old teens. The patrol's Lancaster post says the accident happened Sunday about 3:30 a.m. when Nathan… Read More
State Weighs Placement Of Emergency School Radios
By: Associated Press
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A committee overseeing Ohio's emergency radio communication system is getting an update on a plan to place the radios in schools. The goal is to allow schools to use the… Read More
WV Water Panel Suggests Land Owner Tax Credit
By: Associated Press
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A West Virginia panel suggests introducing a tax credit for landowners and putting $12.2 million toward plans to protect water supplies. Public Water Supply System Study Commission subgroups made the… Read More
Sands Resigns As Athens Council President
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Longtime Athens City Councilman Jim Sands has tendered his resignation as Council president, effective at the end of the year, due to health issues. In a letter to Council Clerk… Read More
Eliason Takes Out Candidacy Petitions For Athens Law Director Position
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Chief City Prosecutor Lisa Eliason has taken out petitions to be a Democratic candidate in the 2015 primary election for Athens law director. The term she will be seeking begins… Read More
Ohio To Form Task Force Aimed At Police Relations
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's governor and attorney general are announcing a task force charged with recommending ways to improve relations between police and the communities they serve. Additional details about the panel are… Read More
Adult Education Opportunities Expanding In WV
By: Associated Press
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A nearly $500,000 federal grant is set to expand adult education opportunities across West Virginia. The West Virginia Network says it has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's… Read More
Officer In Wal-Mart Shooting To Remain On Leave
By: Associated Press
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Police say an officer who fatally shot a man in an Ohio Wal-Mart will remain on leave until the government concludes its investigation of the shooting. Officer Sean Williams was… Read More
Ohio Governor Announces Infant Mortality Plan
By: Associated Press
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich has announced a plan to reduce the state's infant-mortality rate, calling Ohio's statistics unacceptable. Kasich's program is meant to address data showing that more than 1,000… Read More
Fire Destroys Albany Home
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger, Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A fire claimed the home and Christmas presents of an Albany family, along with the life of the two dogs that alerted them to the fire. The fire broke out… Read More
County Treasure Considers Plan For Dealing With Tax Delinquency
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Treasurer Bill Bias is considering action that could result in the county being compensated for millions of dollars in unpaid taxes. The idea is that the county would… Read More
Athens Police Violence Against Women Act Refunded
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The refunding of a grant for the Athens Police Department will allow for the continuation of nearly 20 years of work against violence directed at women. The department's grant application… Read More
Proposed Distribution Of $1 Million OU Settlement Is Filed
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The father of a deceased Ohio University student is slated to receive $585,343 under a proposed distribution of a $1 million lawsuit settlement. The Messenger reported last month that Ohio… Read More
Judge Grim To Retire From Municipal Court In 2015
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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Athens County Municipal Court Judge William Grim says he’ll be retiring at the end of his current term. Grim’s intended retirement date is Dec. 31, 2015. In a news release… Read More
Two WV Cities Chosen For Federal Food Initiative
By: Associated Press
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Two West Virginia cities have been selected to participate in a federal initiative designed to integrate local food systems and economic development. Wheeling and Williamson are among 26 nationwide, including… Read More
Committee Vote Postponed On Hunting Gun Silencers
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio Senate committee has postponed voting on a plan to let hunters use silencers on their guns under some conditions. The bill, which passed the House earlier this year,… Read More
New Local Business Provides Mix Of Music And Fashion
By: WOUB Contributing Writer
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A new store is set to have its grand opening Friday. William Hoffman has more on Fiddle and Bow.
Court Overturns Death Sentence Of Ohio Killer Of Three
By: Associated Press
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A divided Ohio Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of a man condemned for killing three people in a 1996 Youngstown bar robbery. At issue in the court's 4-3… Read More
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