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Athens Co. Prosecutor Featured In Investigation Of Official Spending
Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was subject to scrutiny in media reports questioning his spending habits during “training trips.” Brooks Jarosz, investigative reporter for ABC 6 in Columbus, investigated Blackburn’s… Read More
Alleged Attempted Abduction Found To Be Fabrication
What was reported as an attempted abduction near West Elementary has now been found to be a fabrication, according to police. A female juvenile reported that an unknown white male… Read More
Hocking Board Seeks Trustee Nominations
Nominations are being sought for the Hocking College Board of Trustees. Three seats on the board are up for re-appointment by the caucus of school board presidents who represent Athens,… Read More
Methamphetamine Lab Found In Athens Shed
Athens and Hocking County law enforcement joined forces to investigate an alleged methamphetamine lab located in Athens County late last week, officials said. Detectives from the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office’s… Read More
Athens Public Transit Introduces Later Service Hours
Athens residents can get around town even late into the night now that the city transportation system is starting later service hours. The bus system will keep two lines open… Read More
Logan Doctor’s Office Employee Arrested For Forgery, Trafficking
An employee at a Logan doctor’s office was arrested for allegedly forging prescriptions and trafficking in prescription medication, according to authorities. Elizabeth L. Noble, 38, of Logan was arrested after… Read More
Logan Boil Order Partially Lifted, Water Restriction Remains
LOGAN, OH – Days after a Logan City Water main break left many without drinkable water, some have been given the go ahead to use without boiling. Several Hocking County… Read More
Vigil For Orlando To Be Held On OU’s College Green
Ohio University and the Athens community are coming together Monday night to hold a vigil for those impacted by the shooting that killed at least 50 in Orlando on Sunday…. Read More
House Fire Leads To Marijuana Discovery
Not only did a house go up in smoke Thursday morning, but also a large-scale marijuana grow, according to Athens County officials. The marijuana was discovered as firefighters were extinguishing… Read More
Alleged OU Assaulter Indicted By Athens Co. Grand Jury
A former OU student and hockey player has been indicted in connection with the assault of an employee of Bird Arena. An Athens County grand jury indicted James D. Howard,… Read More
Boil Order Lifted for Nelsonville Water Customers
A boil order that has been in effect for two days has been lifted, according to a release by the City of Nelsonville. The Nelsonville Water Department cancelled a boil… Read More
Athens County Issues See Positive Results
National issues were the focus of tonight’s primary, but local issues saw positive results for current expenses and a city school district renewal levy. The village of Jacksonville continues its… Read More
OU Student Charged With Alleged Sexual Imposition
A 19-year-old Ohio University student is charged in one of two sex offenses reported on campus in the course of a week. Michael A. Conti, of University Heights, Ohio was… Read More
Hocking County Attorney Charged with Sexual Battery
A defense attorney currently running for the prosecutor’s seat in Hocking County is being investigated for sex crimes. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Jason Sarver, 36, was arrested… Read More
Athens County High School Student Winner of Inaugural Emperor Science Award
Emily Bails, a student at Alexander High School, has been awarded for her essay on the need to find a cure for cancer in the PBS LearningMedia and Stand Up… Read More
Four Arrested In Connection With Alleged Heroin Trafficking At Athens Motel
Four Athens residents were arrested after an investigation into alleged heroin trafficking happening at a local motel. Patricia Eblin, Cinthia Glover, Mike Meadows and Courtney Meadows were all taken into… Read More
Athens PD Investigates Two Violent Assaults
The Athens Police Department released a sketch of a suspect they believe was involved in two violent assaults in nine years in Athens. The male is suspected in two sexual… Read More
Document Brings OU and Athens Together In Fight Against Sexual Assault
Ohio University and the City of Athens joined together to provide guidance on a problem both areas saw over the last semester. In a new appendix to the city-university Memorandum… Read More
Cofounder of OU School of Visual Communication Dies
ATHENS, OH (November 20, 2015) – Charles Lewis (Chuck) Scott, 91, died this morning at his home in Athens surrounded by his Athens family and under the care of his… Read More
Hocking College Eliminates Another Job With Brown Firing
A letter sent to former spokesperson Michael’s Brown attorney by Hocking College gave no reasons for his termination, but confirmed that an investigation into comments Brown previously made had concluded…. Read More
Gallipolis Man Allegedly Threatens To ‘Kill A Cop’
Update 10 a.m.: Russell’s bond was set at $15,000 in Athens County Municipal Court. He was also told by Judge William Grim that he could not be on Ohio University property… Read More
Parking Garage, Portion of College Street Closing Friday
Parking will be a little more difficult starting Friday as the city closes the parking garage and a portion of College Street. The municipal parking garage will be closed from… Read More
Arrest Made In Chillicothe Death
Update 4:20 p.m. – The woman found dead yesterday in Chillicothe has been identified as Rebecca Cade, 31, of Chillicothe. Police announced this at a press conference held at 4… Read More
Woman Found Dead In Chillicothe
Chillicothe police have confirmed that a woman was found dead Tuesday morning, and the death is being investigated as a homicide. The female, whose name was not released because positive… Read More
Update: Case Dismissed in Bromley Hall Rape Investigation
Update: The case against a Rocky River man accused of rape has been dismissed in Athens County Municipal Court. John Hyland, was charged with one count of rape in September… Read More