LOCAL
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.
Canton man pleads not guilty to rape, kidnapping charges
By Marika Lee | Apr. 20, 2011A Canton man charged with raping two young boys pleaded not guilty at his arraignment yesterday.
Police receive 3rd report of weekend sexual assault
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 20, 2011Athens Police are investigating a reported sexual assault at Riverpark Towers late Friday night — one of three sexual assaults reported this weekend.
Crystal resumes legal liquor sales post-suspension
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 20, 2011The Crystal reopened Tuesday after late-filed tax returns showed the state owed the bar more than $14,000 — after it was shut down last week because of unpaid taxes.
Students and locals discuss diversity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011About 100 Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at last night’s Athens Town Hall meeting to talk about diversity in the area.
The Crystal reopens after 11-day tax-induced hiatus
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 19, 2011The Crystal reopened yesterday after late-filed tax returns showed the state owed the bar more than $14,000 — after only last week it was shut down because the state said it owed more than $19,000.
Competency check next step for man charged with twin counts of child rape
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011A Canton man charged with two counts of rape will have his competence checked to determine if he is able to stand trial.
