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Alleged Arsonist Enters Plea in Athens Co. Fire
An Athens woman who allegedly intentionally set fire to a home has pleaded to an indictment in Athens County Common Pleas Court and now has a million-dollar bond. Lisa May,… Read More
Shooting Reported In Nelsonville, One Charged With Murder
Update 10:00 a.m. – Bond has been set for $1 million for the man who allegedly shot and killed the owner of The Mine Tavern in Nelsonville. Taylor Allen Mills,… Read More
Arson Investigation Fuels Arrest
The investigation into the November 7, 2015, fire at 76 Westfield Place in Athens has lead to the arrest of Lisa Michelle May, age 34. According to Athens County… Read More
Heritage Community Clinic Named Free Clinic of the Year
The Heritage Community Clinic at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has been named the state’s Free Clinic of the Year by the Ohio Association of Free Clinics and… Read More
Five Injured In US 33 Crash In Athens County
Athens – Five people were taken to the hospital after a crash that shut down US 33 for hours on Sunday. Keith Durst, 42, of Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va. was… Read More
Irvine Hall Closed Until Saturday For Chemical Risk
An Ohio University building was closed Friday afternoon after “the potential for unsafe environmental conditions” was found. Chemicals being stored in Irvine Hall were found to be in “deteriorating containers”… Read More
Grimes Predicts Low Turnout in Kentucky Governor’s Race
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s chief election official said she expects fewer than 1 million of Kentucky’s 3.2 million registered voters will cast ballots in the state’s general election on… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Spare Severely Mentally Ill from Execution
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A person judged to suffer from severe mental illness at the time of a killing that could result in a death sentence would be spared from… Read More
Nelsonville Man Dies In Crash
RICHLAND TWP. — A Nelsonville man died and a woman was injured in a Tuesday crash in Fairfield County, according to law enforcement officials. The crash occurred at about 7 a.m…. Read More
Nelsonville Bypass Lawsuit Settled
A lawsuit by a Nelsonville resident and against an excavation group who worked on the bypass has been settled and dismissed, according to court documents filed in Athens County Common… Read More
A Final Taste of Summer
With autumn quickly approaching WOUB videographer Colin Porter takes you back to the sights and sound of summer in Athens.
Vinton Co. Man Changes Plea In Murder Case
A McArthur man accused in the 2012 killing of a woman changed his plea to a murder charge in Vinton County Common Pleas Court on Friday. Richard Puckett, 47, pleaded… Read More
Man Dies After Motocross Event At Meigs Co. Fair
An event at the Meigs County Fair ended sadly with the death of a 21-year-old Long Bottom man, according to authorities. Justin Hill was competing in a motocross race at… Read More
Pair Arrested In Connection With Heroin Death
Two Hamden residents are in custody in connection with the death of a Jackson area man from a suspected heroin overdose. David P. Barton, 55, and Teresa A. Johnson, 54,… Read More
The OUtlet Podcast – Dick McGinn of Athens BORC on County Charter Proposal
Each week on The OUtlet Podcast, we bring you stories from the Athens and Ohio University Communities This week, we sit down with Dick McGinn, the… Read More
Police Chief: Don’t Be Fooled By ‘Panhandlers’
For drivers in Athens, a sight is being seen more and more often on the roadways, according to city officials: men and women holding pieces of cardboard and other signs saying… Read More
Alleged Drug Ring Leaders Caught
Two people being searched for by investigators of an alleged heroin and cocaine ring were apprehended Wednesday, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. Megan Vore and Anthony Spears were… Read More
14 Charged In Alleged Drug Ring
More than a dozen people have been charged in what is alleged to be the second drug ring in recent Athens County history. Fourteen people, some of whom investigators are… Read More
OU Trustees Pass Budgets, Capital Improvement Plan
In their regular meeting at the Southern Campus, the Ohio University Board of Trustees passed the annual budget which included a two percent “across the board” raise for faculty and… Read More
Marijuana Ballot Issue May Clash with Anti-Monopolies Proposal
Ohio’s elections chief says a legislative proposal to bar monopolies from the state’s constitution could block a marijuana legalization amendment should both issues appear on fall ballots. State lawmakers want… Read More
Vinton County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Crash
A Vinton County Sheriff’s Office cruiser was reportedly involved in a multi-vehicle crash in McArthur on Sunday night. Deputy Michelle Thomas was reportedly driving her cruiser southbound on South Market… Read More
Listeria Contamination Found Again at Jeni’s Ice Cream Production Kitchen
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s says its stopped production and temporarily closed its shops after finding listeria in its production kitchen again. In a message posted on its website the company… Read More
Hocking Valley Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court
The man accused of robbing a local bank on Monday morning made his first court appearance on Wednesday, but has been released after posting bond. Willard Whitmore, 68, of The… Read More
Meigs County Man Shot, Marijuana Found During Suspect’s Arrest
A Wellston man was reportedly shot in the hand, and the alleged shooter was arrested while allegedly loading a trailer with marijuana, according to authorities. The Meigs County Sheriff’s office… Read More
Alleged Accomplice Arrested In Connection With Glouster Robbery
The alleged accomplice in a Glouster robbery has been arrested, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, and the alleged perpetrator of the robbery is “known.” Evan E. Smith, 46,… Read More
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