Athens Ohio Guide

Ohio Shale Drilling Locations

2012-02-20T20:16:00.001-05:00

I found a map today that I thought might interest some of the local readership. This map shows the locations of all currently-issued permits for horizontal drilling into Ohio's Marcellus and Utica shale. The data is from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and is current as of February 13, 2012.

View Ohio Shale Drilling Locations - As of 2/13/2012 in a larger map

Map Key
Permitted: Dark Blue
Drilling: Yellow
Drilled: Green
Completed: Pink
Producing: Light Blue

Click on a map icon to reveal the permit number, operator, and name of the permitted well.

See also "Oil and Natural Gas Well and Shale Drilling Resources" from the Ohio DNR Division of Mineral Resources.

Athens Ohio Real Estate Appraisers

2012-02-12T21:30:00.001-05:00

The following real estate appraisers are located in the Athens, Ohio area:

Athena Appraisals
115 North Plains Road, The Plains
(740) 797-3000

Matthew Sweeney Appraisals
521 Richland Avenue, Athens
(740) 593-5111
(740) 593-7530

Please leave any reviews for these companies in the comments section below.

Athens Ohio Caterers

2012-02-03T21:36:00.000-05:00

Need a caterer for your big event. Try one of these caterers found in the Athens Ohio area:

Eclipse Company Store
11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains
(740) 797-8673

Fluff Bakery and Catering
8 North Court Street, Athens
(740) 249-4286

Lui Lui Restaurant
8 Station Street, Athens
(740) 594-8905

Oak Room
14 Station Street, Athens
(740) 593-8386

Ohio Catering
PO Box 5671, Athens
(740) 592-4698

Let us know what your think of these caterers by leaving a comment below.

Athens Ohio Jobs

2012-01-29T22:30:00.001-05:00

There are a number of jobs available in the Athens, Ohio area. Some of the jobs can be found in the listings below.

Jobs with Ohio University can be found here.

Jobs at Hocking College can be found here.

Need help finding a local job? Try Career Connections.

Armed Fugitive - Billy J. Caudill

2012-01-26T21:50:00.004-05:00

At 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm this evening, both the Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) and The City of Athens released the following alerts:

A man who is wanted in connection with the Wednesday robbery of a People's bank in Carroll, Ohio, has been spotted near campus.

A man who is wanted in connection with the Wednesday robbery of a People's bank in Carroll, Ohio, has been spotted near campus.

Billy J. Caudill is considered armed and dangerous.

Caudill is 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 195 pounds, has hazel eyes and is believed to be clean shaven with a shaved head.

His last known location was in the vicinity of Union and Shaffer Streets. People are advised to avoid the area, don't walk alone, and report suspicious activity to the police immediately.

OUPD has called in extra officers who are on patrol in the area.

As of 8p.m., Jan. 26, Athens City and Ohio University police continue searching for a possibly armed suspect

As of 8p.m., Jan. 26, Athens City and Ohio University police continue searching for a possibly armed suspect who was reported to be near Union and Shaffer Streets earlier this evening. Police have received no further updates as to the suspect’s location, but extra officers have been called in to provide additional patrol and help in the search.

The public is advised to use caution in going about their activities, but police do not believe it is necessary for people to lock themselves in or shelter in place. Additional officers are on patrol and further updates will be provided if additional information becomes available.

Billy J. Caudill is 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 195 pounds, has hazel eyes and is believed to be clean shaven with a shaved head. You can view a photograph of him here: http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201201261621/NEWS01/120126005

For the latest updates, please check either of these sites:

Ohio University Emergency Information

City of Athens Emergency Information

Athens Ohio Movie Theaters

2012-01-25T20:35:00.005-05:00

There are three movie theaters in Athens County, Ohio.

Athena Grand
1008 East State Street, Athens
(740) 593-8822

Athena Cinemas
20 South Court Street, Athens
(740) 592-5106

Movies 10
14333 US-33, Nelsonville
(740) 753-3400

Leave your review of these businesses in the comments section below.

Athens Ohio Pharmacies

2012-01-22T19:54:00.003-05:00

The following pharmacies can be found in and around Athens, Ohio:

Fruth Pharmacy
8972 United Lane, Athens
(740) 594-3092

Kroger Food and Pharmacy
919 East State Street, Athens
(740) 566-4180

Rite Aid Pharmacies
93 North Plains Road, The Plains
(740) 797-2546

If you want to review one of these businesses, please add a comment below.

Athens Ohio Laundries

2012-01-16T17:09:00.002-05:00

There are four self-service laundromats in Athens, Ohio and one in The Plains:

Downward's Ambassador Laundry & Dry Cleaning
15 West Stimson Avenue, Athens
(740) 593-6788

Good Dry Cleaners & Laundromat
12 West Stimson Avenue, Athens
(740) 592-9667

Laughlin's Laundromat
61 North Plains Road, The Plains
(740) 797-3139

Speed Queen Laundry
351 Richland Avenue, Athens
(740) 593-3457

Speed Queen Laundry
441 East State Street, Athens
(740) 593-3581

Leave a review in the comments section below.

Athens Ohio Veterinarians

2012-01-15T10:47:00.005-05:00

There are several veterinarians in the Athens, Ohio area:

Albany

Briarhill Veterinary Clinic Inc
5315 Washington Road
(740) 698-7270

Athens

Athens Veterinary Clinic
16 Pomeroy Road
(740) 593-8544

Kroner Animal Care Inc
6301 Ervin Road
(740) 592-1982

Milliron Clinic
14025 State Route 550
(740) 592-4282
(740) 448-2801

The Plains

Abfall Veterinary Services
71 South Plains Road
(740) 797-3344

Allen Pet Clinic LTD
6 Johnson Road
(740) 797-4755

Athens Ohio Pet Shops

2012-01-14T10:19:00.003-05:00

There are several pet shops in Athens, Ohio:

Fish N' Stuff
4 Station Street
(740) 592-5974

Friendly Paws Pet Supplies & Grooming
940 East State Street
(740) 593-5125

Petland Athens
977 East State Street
(740) 594-7400

You can use the comments section below to leave a review.

Athens Ohio Hotels

2012-01-13T20:53:00.007-05:00

There are a number of hotels in the Athens, Ohio area. The ones listed below are listed in order of their distance from the center of Athens:

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
331 Richland Avenue (1.0 miles)

Baymont Inn Athens
20 Home Street (1.1 miles)

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens
555 East State Street (1.4 miles)

Days Inn Athens
330 Columbus Road (1.7 miles)

Budget Host Coach Inn Athens
100 Albany Road (1.9 miles)

Hampton Inn Athens
986 East State Street (2.3 miles)

Knights Inn Athens
997 East State Street (2.4 miles)

Super 8 Motel Athens
2091 East State Street (3.6 miles)

Athens Ohio Gas Prices

2012-01-10T07:54:00.006-05:00

The following table is updated with the most recent information each time the page is loaded:

Lowest Gas Prices in Athens, Glouster, Nelsonville, The Plains

Ohio Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com

If you have comments on local gas prices, let us know by using the comments section below...

Athens Ohio Barbers

2012-01-09T21:57:00.002-05:00

Need a hair cut? There are four barber shops in Athens:

Carsey's Barber Shop
72 North Court
740-592-2915

Don and Steve's Barber Shop
40 West Union
740-592-2913

Red Barbershop
9133½ Rock Riffle Road
740-594-8140

The Smart Barber Shop
23 West Washington Street
740-594-7557

Use the comments section below to leave any reviews...

Athens Ohio Classifieds

2012-01-08T16:29:00.005-05:00

Free Classified Ads

Marketplace Classifieds

Southeast Ohio Classifieds

Local Newspapers

The Athens Messenger

The Athens News

Athens Ohio Dry Cleaners

2012-01-07T12:16:00.002-05:00

There are two dry cleaners located in Athens, Ohio. Both are on Stimson Avenue:

Downard's Ambassador Laundry and Dry Cleaning
15 W Stimson Avenue
740-593-6788

Good Dry Cleaners and Laundromat
12 W Stimson Avenue
740-592-9667

Want to leave a review? Add it to the comments section below.

Athens Ohio Closings and Delays

2012-01-02T17:50:00.007-05:00

There are a number of websites that will list Athens area school closings and delays. Many of these sites will also list business and government closings as well as county snow emergency levels.

NBC4i Columbus

WBNS 10TV Columbus

WCHS Charleston / Huntington

WOWK Charleston / Huntington

WXTQ Power 105 Athens

Three-day forecast...

Welcome

2012-01-01T21:52:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the Athens Ohio Guide, a website about Athens, Ohio and the surrounding area.

The City of Athens is located in Athens County. Athens is the largest city in the county and also the county seat. Athens is the home to Ohio University which was founded in 1804.

Athens County is located in Southeastern Ohio. Incorporated places in the county include Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Amesville, Buchtel, Chauncey, Coolville, Glouster, Jacksonville, and Trimble. Unincorporated places include The Plains, Beebe, Canaanville, Carbondale, Doanville, Enterprise, Frost, Guysville, Hebbardsville, Hockingport, Imperial, Kilvert, Millfield, Mineral, New England, New Floodwood, New Marshfield, Redtown, Shade, Sharpsburg, and Stewart.