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#Fest Organizers: Event ‘Extremely Successful’
The last college fest of the season was deemed a success by organizers, even with more than 100 total charges given out by law enforcement. The crowd grew this year… Read More
Dancing For Charity Is No Jive
With many an edgy jokes and plenty of fun, locals paired up Saturday night to dance their way to a trophy, and plenty of donations for the American Red Cross…. Read More
New Fire Chief Settling In After A Month On The Job
The new Athens Fire Department chief has had time to set goals for his first months in office, but in the first month, he’s been playing maintenance man. “Physically (in… Read More
Budget Not Approved, But Hiring Planned At OUPD
While the budget has not been approved yet to bring in five new officers at the Ohio University Police Department, Chief Andrew Powers is optimistic about the possibility of enhancing… Read More
State Route 56 Closed Saturday Evening Near 12 Fest
UPDATE: The Athens County Sheriff’s Office will be CLOSING State Route 56 from Athens County Road 19, Radford Road to State Route 682 at 8:30 PM Saturday April 12th, until… Read More
Nelsonville School Board Member Resigns
The Nelsonville-York Board of Education is looking for a new member after accepting the resignation of Duane Andrews Wednesday night. In a letter read by Board President Micah Covert, Andrews… Read More
Pomeroy Police Chief Being Sued By Gay Officer He Once Supported
The police chief that expressed his support for an officer who allegedly faced discrimination from a village mayor based on his sexuality is now named in a lawsuit along with… Read More
Cash No Longer Accepted At Sheriff’s Office
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new, cash-less system for accepting fees from citizens. Wednesday Acting Interim Sheriff Rodney Smith announced that the office “will no longer accept… Read More
Cash No Longer Accepted At Sheriff’s Office
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new, cash-less system for accepting fees from citizens. Wednesday Acting Interim Sheriff Rodney Smith announced that the office “will no longer accept… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Asks Court To Keep Gun Records Closed
Special prosecutors in the case of suspended Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly are seeking a court order to prevent public disclosure of concealed carry gun records. In a motion filed… Read More
Albany Police Department Takes Own Spin On Social Media
The Albany Police Department is on Facebook, much like other law enforcement in the area, but is taking a different approach to social media. Police Chief Robert Deardorff started out… Read More
Detective Returned To Top Job At Sheriff’s Office
In a reversal of a decision made by Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly prior to Kelly’s suspension, a detective has been given his job back as head of the narcotics… Read More
Emergency Systems Alert Changing Around The Area
While the existing emergency alert systems are still in place, a new format is being introduced by Athens County and the city for use for everything from severe weather to… Read More
Smith Brings Experience, Goals To New Job
In his first full day in office, interim Sheriff Rodney Smith is already working on instituting a policy that focuses on gathering citizen input as well as putting his professional… Read More
Court Documents Detail Child Porn Charges Against OU Professor
The Ohio University business professor charged with multiple counts of pandering obscenity is still awaiting a trial, but his charges were explained earlier this week in Athens County Common Pleas… Read More
Athens Police Department Searching For Suspect In Counterfeit Money Case
The Athens Police Department is looking for a man in connection with counterfeit money used at a bar. The crime is listed in the Crimes of the Month for April… Read More
Vinton County Man Convicted of Sex Charge Has Appeal Dismissed
A man who was sentenced to four years in prison has dismissed an appeal he had filed in the case. Jacob R. Patton, 30, had his request for dismissal of… Read More
Mother Of Missing Athens Man Believes He Is Alive
The mother of Samuel J. Wiater claims she has reason to believe her missing son is alive and "figuring out his life." Trina Wiater told The Athens Messenger she received… Read More
Two Indicted In Robbery On Craigslist
Two local men have been charged in a robbery case in which they are accused of using Craigslist to “entice” their victim. Jace K. Johnson, 19, and Michael Nowell, whose… Read More
Water Line Break: Lack Of City Funding Or Lack Of City Training?
The 4th District Court of Appeals is considering the case of an Athens couple who say a water line break caused “a million” gallons of water to flood into their… Read More
Convicted Murderer Appeals Case To Ohio Supreme Court
A 22-year-old man convicted of murder and aggravated robbery is asking that the Ohio Supreme Court consider his argument that he deserves a lesser sentence than life without parole until… Read More
Millfield Man Gets Bond Reduction After Pleas From Victim
After a new indictment adding firearm specifications to an abduction and assault case, a Millfield man saw his bond reduced so he could get mental health care. The bond reduction… Read More
Athens Woman Pleads in Prostitution Case, Agrees to Testify Against Sex Offender
Update: An Athens woman at the forefront of a prostitution investigation has pleaded guilty and will spend the next five years in prison. The plea came with the understanding that… Read More
Degarmore Pleads, Will Testify In Murder Trial
A Glouster man charged in connection with a murder case pleaded guilty to related charges and agreed to testify against his brother-in-law who is accused of murder. Robert Degarmore, 52,… Read More
West Mulberry Street Closing
West Mulberry Street, between Richland Avenue and Court Street will be closed by the city on Friday, according to city officials. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday… Read More
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