2021-05-29
No greater sacrifice
Spring is upon us, and as the weather warms and we enter a season of renewal, we take a moment, on Memorial Day, to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We take pause so that their memory lives on in each American, and join the families, friends, and loved ones across our great nation who […]

Prosecutor’s decision not to charge area man provides new lease on life
ATHENS — Tim Horvath sat in a room with Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn; his fate in the hands of the law enforcement official in front of him. He spoke the truth and held tightly to hope as his life’s direction balanced precariously on the head of a pin. Blackburn took in the entire situation, leaned forward and told Horvath […]

Logan’s track and field season ends in regionals
Keiton Arledge, Traten Poling earn shot put medals, with Arledge falling just short of state; Carsyn Lawrence bumped from long jump finals at very endPICKERINGTON — What turned out to be the final official event of Logan High School’s 2020-21 sports season saw a Chieftain fall just short of qualifying for the state track and field meet. Junior shot putters Keiton Arledge and Traten Poling finished fifth and eighth, respectively, to earn medals on the final day of the Pickerington North Division I regional […]

Amish Cook: Gloria’s mom hits the road
Hello from Gloria’s mom’s front porch. It’s a beautiful day to relax at my little patio table, with a cup of coffee in my favorite mug. It’s a “sisters “mug, and yes, of course, it comes from one of my two sisters. They both live 400 miles from here. Daniel, Gloria, and their flock of six children are spending a […]
Single vehicle injury crash in Hocking County
LOGAN — The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single vehicle injury crash, which occurred on Thursday at approximately 11:56 p.m. The crash occurred on US Route 33 near milepost 13, in Green Township. A 2006 Honda Pilot, driven by Tabetha Burns, age 30, of Columbus, was eastbound on US Route 33. While traveling […]