Robert B. Matthews | Obituaries | athensnews.com
WEBNov 17, 2011 · Robert B. Matthews. Robert B. Matthews, 76, of Athens, passed away peacefully at Ross Heart Hospital (OSU) on November 15, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 15, 1935 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Opal (Handley) and Walter Matthews, he moved to Athens in 1939 when his parents opened The Sportsman Grill.
Hall of Fame baseball coach calls it a day at OU - News
WEBMay 16, 2012 · Hall of Fame baseball coach calls it a day at OU. Ohio head baseball coach Joe Carbone is pictured during the Bobcats’ game against West Virginia State on March 6. Photo by Joel Hawksley/Ohio University Athletic Department. As the sun set on a warm Tuesday evening, the Ohio Bobcats were looking to …
Uptown Athens mural honors region’s mining past
WEBApr 12, 2015 · A new piece of public art in uptown Athens - a mural depicting coal miners on the north-facing wall of the Lucky's Sports Tavern building - was finished as of Sunday morning. The mural is titled "Without Labor, Nothing Prospers," a quote attributed to Greek playwright and tragedian Sophocles by the mural's painter, Queens, New York-based artist ...
One woman, three bank robberies? | Local News | athensnews.com
WEBDec 30, 2016 · Photo provided by Athens police. An Athens Police spokesman confirmed Saturday morning that authorities believe a woman arrested in Parkersburg Friday evening in connection with a bank robbery Dec. 20 in Morgantown, West Virginia, is the same woman suspected in the robbery of two banks in Athens last week.
A great weekend of Athens music 24 years ago
WEBJan 18, 2015 · A great weekend of Athens music 24 years ago. Leafing through the mid-1991 volume of The Athens NEWS, I stumbled upon the "What's Happening" events calendar for May 23 of that year, the weekend before Memorial Day. What struck me about the calendar was the number of iconic Athens, state and national bands that were playing at uptown music ...
ODOT to close Johnson Road intersection Aug. 23 despite local ...
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the intersection of Johnson Road and U.S. Route 33 effective Monday, Aug. 23 — despite the continuing protests of local residents and officials and potential problems with the traffic study used to justify the project.
Athena Cinema opening Heroes in Color series with 'Black Panther'
WEBJan 30, 2024 · The mission of this film series is to unite education and entertainment, creating a unique experience. The film series celebrates voices and stories of people of color that have traditionally been marginalized within popular culture.
Brother Jed dies | News | athensnews.com
WEBJun 14, 2022 · George Edward “Jed” Smock, Jr., better known as evangelical pastor Brother Jed to college campus communities near and far, died June 6. Smock’s spirited confrontational style of preaching drew big crowds as he would incite heated debate — harangue — student “sinners” for what he considered as their alleged moral failings.
Report digs deep into poverty in Athens County | Local News ...
WEBOct 2, 2016 · Economics. According to the report, Athens County currently has the most extreme rate of income inequality of any county in Ohio. “Across the state, the highest-earning 20 percent of households make, on average, nearly five times more than the lowest earning 20 percent of households,” the report reads. “In Athens, the top 20 percent make ...
Co-plaintiff in suit against county engineer pleads guilty
WEBJul 9, 2017 · Dennis E. Powell. A Dutch Creek Road man involved in a federal lawsuit against Athens County Engineer Jeff Maiden pleaded guilty Thursday in Athens County Common Pleas Court to third-degree felony intimidation against Maiden. Robert F. Madej, 52, pleaded guilty to a bill of information, forgoing the grand jury indictment process.