Voter turnout in Baker remains low
By Kelly Gifford | May 2, 2011Student turn out for the primary election proved to be as dismal as the weather with only 9 students coming out to vote as of 4 p.m. today.
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'Post' business manager submits petition to run for Council 3rd Ward seat
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011Michele Papai will now have an opponent this November in the race for the Athens City Council 3rd Ward seat.
Bain steps down after decades of service on Athens city council
By Wesley Lowery | May 2, 2011For the first election in decades, Democratic voters won’t see the name Nancy Bain when they visit the ballot box today.
Clippinger Hall fire causes $200,000 in damages following alarm mix-up
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011A fire early Saturday morning left Clippinger Hall with an estimated $200,000 worth of damage, and Athens Fire officials said the extensive damage was due to a failed fire alarm.
SB5 protestors gather signatures to repeal bill
By Ryan Clark | May 2, 2011Athens County volunteers fighting to repeal Senate Bill 5 reached more than 800 signatures last week — more than the minimum amount needed from the county.
City Council: Truck plan speeds up
By Emily Bowman | May 2, 2011Athens City Council members can now move forward with purchasing a custom-made, $1.03 million fire truck after passing two ordinances at last night’s council meeting.
Undetected fire causes $200K of damage in Clippinger Hall
By Alex Stuckey | May 1, 2011Fire alarms failed to go off in Clippinger Hall early Saturday morning — allowing a fire to burn, which caused $200,000 worth of damage.
'Post' board chooses next year's top editor
By Tristan Navera | May 1, 2011The Post’s publishing board has selected junior Wesley Lowery as the next editor in chief of the newspaper.
Ohio House deletes extra-class clause
By Pamela Engel | May 1, 2011The Ohio House of Representative’s budget bill, released Friday, lightens the burden on state public university teachers by eliminating a controversial clause that requires faculty to teach extra classes.
Woman reports sexual offense, 4th in 2 weeks
By Ryan Dunn | May 1, 2011A 19-year-old woman reported that she was the victim of sexual imposition this weekend near the intersection of Mill and Stewart streets, the city’s fourth reported sexual offense in about two weeks.
Crashes injure 3, close route lanes
By Marika Lee | May 1, 2011Two collisions sent three people to local hospitals and shut down roads during the weekend.
Jackson states case resolved
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 28, 2011Former Ohio University star quarterback Franshaw “Boo” Jackson said yesterday that he has paid his outstanding court fines and a warrant issued for his arrest should soon be off the books.
Former student takes plea agreement to serve 2 years
By Marika Lee | Apr. 26, 2011A former Ohio University student was sentenced to two years in prison after taking a plea agreement last week.
City police chief proposes noise law compromise
By Joe Fox, Marika Lee | Apr. 26, 2011A compromise between an Ohio University Student Senate group and Athens Police could lead to possible changes to the city’s noise ordinance.
Petition seeks signatures for citizen's vote on SB5
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 26, 2011After Senate Bill 5 was signed into law last month, many unions and interest groups sought to put the law to a citizen’s vote in the November elections.
Stephens steps down upon Ogles' request
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 25, 2011For the fifth time since 2001, Ohio University is searching for a new chairman of the Department of African American Studies.
Officers nab wanted man at O'Bleness
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 24, 2011A man with five warrants out for his arrest was spotted in Athens Saturday night and taken to jail.
County prosecutor announces resignation
By Marika Lee | Apr. 24, 2011Athens County Prosecutor C. David Warren announced today he will resign from his position.
