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New Solar Company Comes To Athens
Athens is the home of a new renewable energy company. Ecolibrium Solar has set up shop in Ohio University's Innovation Center. Founder and CEO Brian Wildes says their product could… Read More
Tattoo Artist Will Extend Benefit For Exotic Animals
A tattoo artist is lending his talent to help the remaining exotic animals from a Muskingum County farm where the owner opened the cages and then killed himself last week…. Read More
Ohio University Prepares For Halloween Weekend
Ohio University is gearing up for another year of Halloween in Athens and this year there are a few changes the university has put in place to keep students and… Read More
Eight Candidates Vying For Hocking College Board Of Trustees Seats
There are now eight people vying for two open seats on the Hocking College Board of Trustees. The candidates are State of Ohio Office of IT Executive Program Manager Darlene… Read More
First Amendment Rights: Live Free Or Eat Free
The First Amendment Festival means free food for students on campus. But with a catch. Students were given free pizza, subs, chips, brownies, and pop—but only if they signed off… Read More
Growing Healthy Food In Southeast Ohio
An Ohio University graduate student is leading a new initiative aimed at giving fresh fruit to the community and the produce will be free of charge. Lori Gromen worked with… Read More
Chillicothe Woman Dies In Car Accident
A Chillicothe woman is dead after an accident yesterday in Ross County. Authorities say Erika Baker, 22, was driving on Liberty Hill Road and drove off of the left edge… Read More
Kasich Accepts No Blame For Exotic Animal Situation
According to a report by The Columbus Dispatch, an order enacted by former Gov. Ted Strickland would have prevented Terry Thompson from having the exotic animals that got loose Tuesday… Read More
Marker Honors Coal Miners Role In Early Labor Unions
A historical organization commemorated Hocking Valley coal miners role in the nation's early labor movement over the weekend. The Ohio Historic marker is in the southern Perry County village… Read More
Athens Park To Become Handicap Accessible
Thanks to several local donors, the Southside Park off of Richland Avenue will see some new additions. Thanks to a $125,000 project headed by the Athens Noon Rotary, the park… Read More
Security Staff Patrolling OU Zanesville Campus
Ohio University Zanesville security staff are patrolling the campus while the search continues for three escaped, exotic animals. OUZ and Zane State College are still open today for classes…. Read More
Parkersburg Police Officer On Leave Following Altercation
A Parkersburg Police officer is on paid administrative leave, after an altercation with a suspect at the Wood County Holding Facility. Mayor Robert Newell says that Sgt. J. A. Vensel… Read More
Thursday: Farm Owner In Muskingum County Died Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Update Thursday 10:30 a.m. The owner of a private animal farm near Zanesville died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. That is according to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz. He made… Read More
New Director Of My Sister’s Place
In a tough economy, the new director of My Sister's Place says the shelter is in a good spot financially, but there are still concerns. "No one is immune to… Read More
New Ordinance Proposed to Keep Athens Beautiful
Athens residents and businesses owners wanting to send messages via sign must adhere to a new set of rules and regulations. Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday night to… Read More
Athens Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Recovering From Accidental Shooting
An Athens County Sheriff's Deputy is recovering from surgery after accidentally shooting himself in the leg during the Monday morning transport of prisoners. Sheriff Pat Kelly says Transport Officer Mike… Read More
Athens County Sheriff Likes New “Bath Salts” Law
The Athens County Sheriff says he's pleased with a new law that's in place which bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids and bath salts. Pat Kelly says he'll be sending… Read More
Comedian Lee Camp To Perform In Athens
Blue Pencil Comedy and GG's Bubble Tea will present comedian, writer and activist Lee Camp tonight at The Corridor. The show time is 9 p.m. Brandon Ivey & J.T. Schindler… Read More
Jobs Available For Students Staying Through Winter Break
As Ohio University students travel home to enjoy their six-week holiday, many local shops are left with open positions. Many places in Athens are accepting applications for this year’s winter… Read More
Joint Effort Leads To Arrest For Firearm And Drug Possession
West Virginia State Police units from Hamlin and Logan combined to arrest a man on charges of a Felon Possessing a Firearm and Drugs. It happened about 9:30 last night… Read More
Parkersburg Site Serves As Temporary DMV Home
The West Virginia DMV has found a temporary home and officials say the site in Parkersburg is garnering positive response from the community. The old DMV closed suddenly after… Read More
OU Professor Part of Team in New Dinosaur Discovery
An Ohio University professor is part of a team of scientists who discovered a new kind of dinosaur. Paleontologist Dr. Patrick O' Connor says they found the rare new… Read More
Distracted Driving Simulator Coming to OU Homecoming
The Ohio Department of Transportation is offering the new Distracted Driver Simulator at Ohio University's Homecoming on Saturday. The simulator, sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, allows drivers to test… Read More
OU Student Senate Decides Not To Vote On SB 5 Issue
Ohio University's Student Senate is normally criticized for decisions they make, but right now, they're under fire for a decision they didn't make. Senate failed to vote last night on… Read More
NBA Lockout Upgrades Ohio’s Game to ESPN
The stakes just got a little higher for Ohio University's football matchup with the MAC East Division leader, the Temple Owls, on November 2. ESPN is moving the game from ESPN… Read More
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