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Nearly 1,000 purged from Athens County voter roll
The State of Ohio purged voter registrations for citizens who had not voted in at least six years. Purged voters may re-register at any time.
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Athens housing authority takes stock after former director’s arrest
Under the tenure of a new acting director, the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority is moving forward after its former director’s arrest and indictment on charges related to theft from the organization.
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Interactive map connects Athens County residents to local history
More than 600 sites of historical significance to Athens County are documented in a new Ohio University exhibition.
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Ohio University faces appeal in lawsuit over abuse by ex-police officer
Alison Arocho’s attorneys argue the trial court should not have quashed a subpoena for a prior investigation into the ex-officer’s conduct, among other issues.
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Ex-director charged with stealing $1.5M from Athens housing authority
Jodi Rickard pleaded not guilty to charges that she wrote checks on Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority accounts to pay for vacations and a swimming pool.
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County, service agencies explore creating Trimble Township community center
Downtown Glouster could see a new, multipurpose community center with services for children, seniors and people in recovery from substance misuse.
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Athens features in Ohio University alum’s new award-winning memoir
Prince Shakur’s new memoir traces his development from family roots in 1960s Jamaica, to familial trauma and loss, explorations of identity, political radicalization and global travels.
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Former city manager to pay Nelsonville restitution
The amount Scott Frank owes the city is exactly equivalent to the total amount the city paid Frank’s child in 2022 for working at the Nelsonville city pool.
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Scott Frank resigns as Nelsonville city manager
Scott Frank, the controversial Nelsonville city manager, resigned from that position on Friday.
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Ohio University found not liable for officer’s 2005 abuse of a minor
An Ohio Court of Claims judge ruled last week that Ohio University is not liable for repeated sexual abuse Alison Arocho suffered by one of its police officers in 2005.
