Athens County News

All possible accidental causes that could have led to fire were eliminated and there was evidence the fire was set.

The black bean veggie burger is a dish offered at McCarthy's Wildflower Cafe and Catering, located at 3420 Indianola Ave.

Law enforcement officers are warning residents after a resident says he was contacted by someone who claimed to be from the sheriff's office.

Concerning Fracking and other matters Dear Senator Brown: I am writing you about the technology of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing , a mining method for extracting gas from deep in the earth, first drilling down for a mile or more and then angling the drillbore horizontally into shale gas rock.

Early ticket sales for the vaunted Nelsonville Music Festival have gone on sale, with this year's lineup of talent will be announced Feb.

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced the temporary closing of Burr Oak Lodge.

The majestic Burr Oak State Lodge, in Glouster shut down today, leaving 40 people out of work.

Deputies say an elderly woman was stabbed during a home invasion in Coolville. Sheriff Patrick Kelly says the 80-year-old victim called 911 this morning, and said someone entered her house last night, then beat, stabbed, and robbed her.

The Athens County Sheriff's Office has a new message for lawbreakers: pay up or they'll post your picture on Facebook.

Crews worked Saturday to restore power for thousands of Ohio customers who lost service after snow and freezing rain fell in some parts of the state, spurring crashes and warnings for drivers.

It's one thing to plan a budget, buy food, clothe and support a family of four -- but try taking... SUGAR GROVE --The Sugar Grove Senior Citizens met at 11 a.m. Jan.

Senior centers across Ohio are struggling for funding as they face shrinking budgets and a rising demand for services from a growing population of older adults.

A southern Ohio sheriff aiming to reduce a backlog of warrants says alleged offenders who don't come forward when asked will have their names, photos and charges posted on the agency's website and on social media sites.

A cause still has not been determined for a Nov. 16 pipeline explosion in Morgan County, said Damon Hill, with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

ATHENS , Ohio -- A Lucas County man who is accused of committing aggravated robbery and kidnapping entered a plea of not guilty before Athens County Judge L. Alan Goldsberry Tuesday.

Kim Iko Kerstetter takes part in a Reynoldsburg Senior Center fitness class. Other offerings include computer workshops and health screenings.

Terminally-ill woman dies hours before funeral of her son who was shot dead by her husband in murder-suicide spree A terminally-ill woman has died days after her husband shot dead their adult son and her two sisters in front of her - before killing himself.

Athens County, with 22,720 TV households, has been considered a part of two media markets in recent years - based on the affiliates that residents say they watch.

Athens County Family Loses Home in Fire ATHENS COUNTY-- A family of seven is without a home after a fire Thursday.