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Dr. Treuer Campaigns For The Elimination Of All Indian-Related Mascots In Sports
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Anton Treuer, the executive director of the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, thinks all Indian references, as sports mascots, should be eliminated. Treuer visited… Read More
Justice: Gay Marriage Shouldn’t Be In Constitution
By: Associated Press
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A state Supreme Court justice says language on gay marriage, pro or con, doesn't belong in the Ohio Constitution, but he'd like to see that and the legal rights of… Read More
Hocking College Begins First Phases Of Presidential Search
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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In a set of memos sent to the Hocking College Community on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees detailed its plan for selecting the next president of the college. The college… Read More
Commissioners Donate Easement For Bike Path Extension
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners agreed to donate an easement for construction of the Columbus Road bike path spur being pursued by the city of Athens. City officials met with commissioners… Read More
Hocking College Implements Layoffs, Furloughs
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Hocking College has announced that 36 people will lose their jobs due to layoffs in order to help reduce a portion of the $4.4 million deficit the college is currently… Read More
Veterans Memorial Garden Rededicated At Hocking College
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The rededication of the Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes Veterans Memorial Garden at Hocking College honored not only Oakes, but those who served alongside him. Oakes, a graduate of Alexander High… Read More
Contract Talks Headed To Fact-Finding
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Negotiators have been unable to reach agreement on a new labor contract at the Athens County Engineer's Department and the talks are now headed to fact-finding. Under that process, each… Read More
Weatherization Tips
As November rolls on, temperatures are expected to make a steep drop. To stay warm this winter, experts advise homeowners to get their living quarters ready to face the cold…. Read More
Bank Robber Granted Judicial Release
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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An Albany man has been granted judicial release after serving a year in prison for robbing a bank in Athens. Emmanuel Arocho, 32, was sentenced to four years in prison… Read More
Wall Of Honor Recognizes Area Veterans
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Walking along the front aisles inside Athens Wal-Mart it is hard to miss the array of pictures on the front wall and a nearby display. They're not just random photographs,… Read More
Photos of the Week: Nov. 3 – Nov. 9
Senior forward Maurice Ndour jumps over two teammates at Bobcat Madness, winning the Ohio men's basketball dunk contest on Tuesday. (Hannah Reynolds) Ohio University cheerleaders sit in the rain during their game against… Read More
Men Walk In Heels To End Violence Against Women
By: Allison Gens
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Men wearing high heels stepped out onto the streets of Athens to help raise awareness about violence against women and sexual assault. The 7th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes… Read More
Nelsonville Adopts Property Maintenance Code
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Nelsonville has adopted a property maintenance code that requires rental housing inspections on a biennial basis and an annual $50 rental permit fee for landlords. According to… Read More
University Settles Wrongful Death Case For $1 Million
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Ohio University has reached a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit involving the 2010 death of an OU student. Andrea Robinson died from bacterial meningitis and a lawsuit… Read More
Nelsonville To Propose Mandatory Trash, Recycling Collection
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Nelsonville City Council will introduce legislation on Monday that would require all city residents to have curbside trash and recycling collection from one trash hauler through a franchise agreement. According… Read More
Long Awaited Meigs ER To Open In A Few Days
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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"This is a great example of making the impossible possible and making a dream a reality," said Meigs County Economic Development Director Perry Varnadoe at a reception marking the completion… Read More
US Appeals Court Upholds Ohio Gay Marriage Law
By: Associated Press
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An attorney for couples seeking to overturn Ohio's ban on recognizing out-of-state gay marriages says they're disappointed by a federal appeals court decision and will ask the U.S. Supreme Court… Read More
Ohio Backers Defend Common Core Against Repeal
By: Associated Press
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Backers of Common Core are pushing back against an Ohio House effort to repeal the national learning standards before year's end. In a letter to House Rules Committee members, Ohio's… Read More
Dallas Nurse Who Caught Ebola: ‘I’m Not Careless’
By: Associated Press
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The Dallas nurse who flew on a commercial jet before being diagnosed with Ebola says she wasn't careless or reckless. In an interview Thursday morning on NBC's "Today" show, Amber… Read More
Council To Request Hearing On Chipotle Liquor Permit Request
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council has requested a hearing to be held with the state regarding a liquor permit requested by Chipotle Mexican Grill on Court Street. As The Messenger previously reported,… Read More
Energy Aggregation Election Results
The issue of energy aggregation had mixed results during Tuesday’s general election. Overall, half of the 20 ballot initiatives in Eastern and Southeast Ohio were approved by voters. Nine were… Read More
Greens Meet Ohio’s 3rd-Party Ballot Restrictions
By: Associated Press
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The Green Party's candidate for Ohio governor was handily defeated, though the party still has something to celebrate. Unofficial results from Tuesday's election show the Greens met new standards to… Read More
Wins Give GOP Majority Of WV Seats In Congress
By: Associated Press
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Republican victories in West Virginia's U.S. House and Senate races knocked history on its side. With wins Tuesday by Alex Mooney, Evan Jenkins and incumbent David McKinley, the GOP will… Read More
Is GOP Sweep In Ohio Mandate, Or Something Else?
By: Associated Press
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Republican Gov. John Kasich likes to say, "What's next?" And that seems to be the question on everyone's minds after Republicans' sweeping victories across Ohio Tuesday. Should GOP wins for… Read More
Results Show Low Turnout For Ohio Midterm Election
By: Associated Press
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Unofficial results indicate voter turnout for Tuesday's election likely will be among the lowest on record for a midterm election in Ohio. Results made available online by the secretary of… Read More