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The Man Behind Johnny Appleseed
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Who is John Chapman? Most people would struggle to answer that question. He's the man who introduced apple trees to large parts of Ohio, West Virginia and several other states… Read More
14 Arrested In Athens
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The Athens Halloween Block Party is not until tonight but apparently some people are starting early. Athens Police Captain Ralph Harvey says 14 people were arrested last night and early… Read More
Athens County EMA Gears Up for Halloween
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The Athens County Emergency Management Agency is on the air in Athens this weekend. Working in cooperation with the City of Athens and the Athens County Public Information Officers Network,… Read More
Muskingum Co. Responders Honored For Exotic Animal Escape
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine honored more than 100 law enforcement officers, dispatchers, prosecutors, and clerks for their outstanding efforts to protect Ohioans and save lives in a ceremony Friday…. Read More
Major Line Break Affects Nelsonville Water Service
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Nelsonville residents are advised to use caution following a major water line break at the city's water plant. According to a news release, crews are working on repairs. Areas of… Read More
OU And WVU To Conduct Depression Treatment Study
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Ohio University and West Virginia University have teamed up for a study to treat individuals with Type 2 diabetes and depression. The project is called Program ACTIVE II and Doctor… Read More
Commissioners Addressing Washington Co. Pollution Problem
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Washington County is now making plans to fix a pollution problem in the Devola area. Washington County Commissioner Tim Irvine says the action follows a court settlement with the Ohio… Read More
New Facilities For Zane State College
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Zane State College is growing. New facilities are now under construction at the main campus in Zanesville and a branch campus in Cambridge. Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Zane… Read More
OU Diabetes Institute Aims To Coordinate Disease Studies
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Darlene Berryman says "It is an exciting time to be involved in the study of diabetes at Ohio University." Berryman is certainly in a position to know. She is… Read More
Athens Children Services Receives Wendy’s Grant
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Athens County Children Services is now participating in a new adoption program. Executive Director Cathy Hill says the program is called Wendy's Wonderful Kids. "Wendy's Wonderful Kids is a… Read More
OU Participates In Multi-Institution Efficiency Committee
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Sharing services, operating more efficiently and saving money: those are goals of a new advisory committee working on behalf of Ohio's public colleges and universities. "When we can share best… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty To Rape
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James Harris, of Belpre, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn told the Athens Messenger that Harris, 25, will… Read More
Boyfriend Charged With Caldwell Murder
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A 34-year-old Belle Valley man was charged today with murder. Larry Schoeppner is accused of killing Tracy Kay, of Caldwell. He is being held under $1 million bond. Schoeppner… Read More
Fmr. Athens Co. Developmental Disabilities Supt. Dies
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A funeral service is scheduled for Friday for Harry Sands, superintendent of the Athens County Board of Development Disabilities from 1972 to 1982. Sands died Friday after an extended illness…. Read More
Athens Co. Judge Takes Case Of Feuding Officials
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Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Ward is taking on a Hocking County case that involves feuding among local officials. Ward this week was appointed by the Supreme Court… Read More
Program Aids Preservation of Farmland
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Ohioans now have a new way to preserve farmland. It's called the Agricultural Easement Donation Partnership Program. Why the concern with preserving farmland? Denise Franz, division chief of the Farmland… Read More
Better Food Choices For Students And Parents At Federal Hocking
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The Federal Hocking Local School system is using a $15,000 grant to promote its approach to food. Superintendent George Wood said the Athens Foundation and three others are funding a… Read More
Washington State Community College Announces Layoffs
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Washington State Community College has just announced a restructuring plan that includes laying off three employees. The plan was approved by the Board of Trustees Monday, "to manage the decline… Read More
Money Awarded For Storm Cleanup
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $21,438,000 grant for Athens and 36 other counties "to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts" in the wake of severe storms in… Read More
New Exhibit At The Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen
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The Ohio River is many things to those who live nearby: a source of drinking water, a place of recreation and a means of commerce. The Sons and Daughters of… Read More
Woman Killed In Motorcycle Accident
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The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash on State Route 522 near Wheelersburg in Scioto County. The victim is Diana Dyer, 59, of… Read More
Second Annual Appalachian Health Summit To Be Held On The 28th
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The Second Annual Appalachian Health Summit will take place in Athens later this month. Tom Kostorhyz is president of the board of Live Healthy Appalachia which is hosting the summit…. Read More
Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association Implements Music Program
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The Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and Health Services provides special care for people getting near to death. Caregivers focus on promoting comfort and peace of mind. New to… Read More
OU Distinguished Professor Publishes Book of Plays
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Charles Smith is a Distinguished Professor of Theater at Ohio University. Smith attained the special designation, in part, because of his abilities as a playwright. Now five of his award-winning… Read More
Nelsonville Man Dies In Crash
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A Nelsonville man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle crashed on State Route 56 in Athens County. Michael Hoffman was 52 years old. The Highway Patrol says Hoffman went off… Read More
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