Brian Smith named 30th head coach of Ohio Football
By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 18, 2024Ohio named internal candidate Brian Smith new head coach after the departure of Tim Albin.
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Athens City Council discusses income tax increase Monday night
By Maggie Allwein | Dec. 17, 2024Athens City Council passes ordinance to put general city income tax on Primary ballot, community members push back in light of recent misappropriation of funds. The council meeting extended to almost two hours, with disagreements over a .3% increase.
Men’s Basketball: Ohio suffers road loss to Marshall
By Logan Adams | Dec. 15, 2024Despite career high in assists from Ohio guard Jackson Paveletzke, Ohio struggles to outpace Marshall.
Police Blotter: Siphoning gas, arrest warrants
By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 15, 2024Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of siphoning gas and unauthorized vehicle usage.
Fall commencement awarded students their well-earned degrees
By Suzanne Piper | Dec. 14, 2024The long-awaited day for Ohio University students to receive their respective degrees and move on to brighter futures embarked on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Football Column: Tim Albin should be remembered as a hero in Athens
By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 10, 2024Ohio coach Tim Albin is a hero in the Ohio community; he should be remembered as such.
Brian Smith named interim head coach following Tim Albin’s departure
By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 9, 2024Ohio offensive coordinator and associate head coach Brian Smith named interim head coach.
Men’s Basketball: Paveletzke, Ohio dominate paint in win over Morehead State
By Logan Adams | Dec. 8, 2024Ohio outscores Morehead State 46-28 at the rim for a season-high in points.
Football: Ohio dominates Miami 38-3 in title game
By Charlie Fadel | Dec. 7, 2024The Bobcats took home their first MAC title since 1968 on Saturday.
For the first time in 56 years, the Bobcats are MAC Champions
By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 7, 2024Ohio wins MAC Championship game with blowout victory over Miami (OH).
Annual Reindeer Run to promote holiday festivities, Athens CASA program
By Sophia Rooksberry | Dec. 6, 2024The race will begin and end at the Eclipse Company Store Thursday.
‘Moana 2’ leaves audiences wanting more
By Sophia Anness | Dec. 6, 2024“Moana 2” hit theaters Nov. 27 and is complete with great performances and mediocre music.
Breakfast with Santa brings cheer to Athens
By Daphne Graeter | Dec. 6, 2024The OU Inn’s “Breakfast with Santa” brings Christmas cheer to Athens and returns this year with delicious food, festive games and crafts and a photo with Santa.
Kickin’ with Kyra: ‘Wicked’ was perfectly cast
By Kyra Dapore | Dec. 6, 2024The cast of “Wicked” brought the characters to life like no one else could.
Lately with Layne: Hunter Biden’s pardoning holds contradictory implications
By Layne Rey | Dec. 6, 2024Pardoning individuals is a historically controversial power of the president, and this case highlights the contradictory and complex implications it has, especially as family is involved.
‘Dune: Prophecy’ sets the stage in episodes 1, 2
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 6, 2024The first two episodes of “Dune: Prophecy” provide a strong start to a new entry in the “Dune” universe.
Actor Spotlight: Hailee Steinfeld uplifts animation industry
By Jackson McCoy | Dec. 6, 2024The actress uses her voice to breathe life into the embattled industry.
Men’s Basketball: Ohio looks to stay undefeated in The Convo against Morehead State
By Logan Adams | Dec. 6, 2024Ohio has a chance to win second straight.
Athens receives $2 million to improve housing
By Finn Smith | Dec. 6, 2024Athens is receiving a $2 million grant from the Welcome Home Ohio program, a state initiative focused on affordable housing.
