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Three Of 9 Arrested In Drug Ring Indictments Arraigned
Update 6:00 p.m. Three individuals facing not only drug charges but racketeering charges were arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Bert C. Sharrer, 45, of Jacksonville, Bert Sharrer,… Read More
Hocking College Graduates Celebrate, Look Forward
For landscape management graduate Emily Main, Hocking College was a step on a difficult road. But she expressed no regrets for her path in life. "The easy road is not… Read More
Local Judge Considers Court For Veterans
An Athens County Common Pleas Court judge is considering bringing a specialized court to the area after meeting with other justice system officials in Columbus. After a recent hearing involving… Read More
Local VA Hospital Affected By Phoenix Investigation
The Chillicothe hospital — which serves Athens County veterans — will undergo an audit of its facility as part of a nationwide audit ordered by Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki…. Read More
Changes In Sheriff’s Office Make Way For Fired Deputy
The reinstatement of a fired deputy at the Athens County Sheriff’s Office has led to the termination of employment for a deputy who spent just under a year with the… Read More
Baker Should Be Resentenced, Appeal Judges Rule
An appeals court affirmed most of the case against a Belpre man serving a 20-year prison sentence for his role in the attack of an 83-year-old woman but also ordered… Read More
More Charges Filed Against OU Professor In Child Porn Case
An Ohio University professor already facing charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor has been indicted on further charges, according to court documents. Amol T. Kharabe, 41, of Dublin, was… Read More
Alleged Davidson Victim Will Testify Via Closed-Circuit Television
After arguments from both sides and multiple continuations, the alleged victim in the case of an Albany woman accused of raping a 10-year-old, will be allowed to testify via closed-circuit… Read More
Doublewide Burns, Firefighters Barred By Flood Waters
A doublewide trailer home was lost to flames Wednesday night after flood waters kept the firefighters from reaching the scene. The home was on the 1400 block of Route 56,… Read More
20-Year Sentence Handed Out To Little Hocking Man
A Little Hocking man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday by an Athens County Common Pleas Court judge. Alan Brigner, 35, was charged in 2012 with six counts… Read More
Suspect Charged With Luring Man Using Craigslist Ad Pleads Guilty
One of two men charged with luring a man to an apartment using a Craigslist advertisement pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. Michael Nowell was indicted on… Read More
Sheriff’s Office Attorney Taken Off Sheridan Case, But Might Be Back
The attorney representing the Athens County Sheriff’s Office in a wrongful termination case was taken off the case, but could be back for more. Matthew B. Baker, an attorney from… Read More
Update: 80-Year-Old Athens Resident Killed In Ridges Car Crash
Update 2:15 p.m. Ohio University Police has released the identity of the person killed in the single-car crash. Ying A. Chang, an 80-year-old from Athens, suffered fatal injuries in the… Read More
Officials ‘Concerned’ About #Fest, But Can They Do Anything About It?
Since the day after #Fest stormed The Venue just outside Athens and closed down Route 56 for a short time, some local officials have been debating the recourse they have… Read More
Two Athens County Robbers Sentenced To Prison
A Nelsonville resident and an Albany resident were both sentenced to serve prison time for the robbery of a man in January. Tyler W. Brown, 23, of Nelsonville, and Lisa… Read More
Permanent Prescription Drug Dropoff Box To Be Stationed At Police Department
As part of a national initiative, the Athens Police Department will set up a new dropoff point for unwanted prescriptions on Saturday. Outdated and unused prescription drugs will be accepted… Read More
Davidson Will Face Rape Charges
The judge in the Jennifer Davidson case denied a motion by the defense to dismiss charges of rape, but granted a request by the prosecution for jury instructions that explain… Read More
Male Students Questioned In Trimble High School Bomb Threat
For the second time in a week, school officials and law enforcement are investigating bomb threats made in a high school. Trimble High School called law enforcement Thursday at around… Read More
Tomoko Court Scene Of Two Alleged Crimes
Two people were arrested in separate incidents at a trailer court in The Plains on Tuesday. The first incident to happen at Tomoko Trailer Court was a report of a… Read More
Female Student To Be Charged For Bomb Threat ‘Prank’
The female student that allegedly left two letters in a girls bathroom at Athens High School threatening a bomb explosion will be charged, law enforcement said Tuesday The name of… Read More
Bomb Threat At Athens High School Being Investigated
A bomb threat was reported at about 9 a.m. at Athens High School Monday morning, according to officials still at the scene. Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office are… Read More
Prosecution Asks Court To Allow Video Testimony Of Child In Rape Case
This prosecution is still waiting to hear if a trial for an Albany woman accused of raping a 10-year-old girl will be delayed again on the defense’s request, but in… Read More
Longtime Band Director Takes Final Bow
A three-decade gig is apparently long enough for teacher and former band director Terry Robb. Robb spent 31 years as a band director, finishing his career at Nelsonville-York City Schools… Read More
Committee Says Staffing Is Main Issue At Code Office
After receiving numerous complaints about city code enforcement, Athens City Council created an ad-hoc committee last year to examine some of those issues. On Monday, the committee shared its recommendations…. Read More
Second Man Charged In Alleged Unlawful Sex With Teenage Girl
A second Glouster man was indicted in a case in which he is alleged, with another man, of having sex with a 13-year-old at a party. Hank L. Balch, Jr.,… Read More
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