Athens County News

Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: Jun. 17, 2013 1:17 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 17, 2013 1:32 PM EDT A bull that escaped from a trailer on the highway had to be destroyed after it began charging at troopers and vehicles.

Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: Jun. 13, 2013 2:22 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 14, 2013 10:08 AM EDT An Athens County sheriff's lieutenant was injured while pursuing suspects allegedly stealing scrap metal.

An Athens County man was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Nearly 5,000 AEP Ohio customers were without power in Athens County on Wednesday afternoon.

Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: Jun. 11, 2013 1:36 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 11, 2013 1:52 PM EDT Athens , Athens County , Ohio A woman was injured after her car crashed into a creek in Athens County.

Ohio's natural resources agency met with concerned citizens about a proposed cluster of injection wells last week.

ATHENS, Ohio With a special grand jury already investigating a range of allegations against Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, it appears tonight that agents of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are searching both the sheriff's office headquarters in Athens, and the sheriff's home in The Plains.

Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: Jun. 6, 2013 11:15 AM EDT Updated: Jun. 6, 2013 11:25 AM EDT Athens , Athens County , Ohio A woman is facing charges after deputies said she assaulted a man with a meat cleaver in Athens County, Ohio.

Somebody apparently has a problem with Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly, and they are taking their frustration out on random vehicles.

The Athens County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying two people who stole items off graves on Monday morning.

A s the auctioneer rattled off prices for strawberries and heads of lettuce, Doug O'Brien stood quietly in the back, taking mental notes.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office donated a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria canine cruiser to the Athens County Sheriff's Office.

The Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous announced five "Crimes of the Month" for June that the public may be able to help solve.

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The Athens County Sheriff under investigation for missing documents said the files are still available on microfilm.

Sheriff Pat Kelly attended an Athens County Records Commission meeting on Tuesday but was not directly questioned about missing documents.

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A business advocacy organization dedicated to growth in Ohio's Appalachian counties was discussed during the city Rotary Club's Friday's luncheon meeting at the YWCA.

Tiersa Davis Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: May. 23, 2013 3:30 PM EDT Updated: May.