Athens City Council to hold extra meetings to approve garbage disposal contract
By William T. Perkins | June 22, 2015The city estimated the new garbage disposal service will cost it about $1,058,000 per year.
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Private partnerships a possibility for Ridges
By Taylor Maple | June 22, 2015OU could enlist private partners to fund renovations at the Ridges
The GoalPost: Interview with new goalkeeper, U-20 international
By Charlie Hatch | June 22, 2015When the U.S. and Colombia kickoff Monday in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout round, the match will also have significance for a newly-signed Bobcat.
VIDEO: Man canoes down Stimson Avenue after Athens saw heavy rain
By Jeremy Hill | June 21, 2015While Athens was pounded with rain over the weekend, one man took advantage of the opportunity to canoe down Stimson Avenue.
Sexual assault on East Carpenter Street reported
By William T. Perkins | June 20, 2015Athens Police officers are investigating an alleged rape that occurred on East Carpenter Street early Saturday morning.
Kat Yelle transfers to Bradley
By Charlie Hatch | June 20, 2015Women's basketball player Kat Yelle has transferred to Bradley, according to the school's athletic department.
Soccer adds new goalkeeper for 2015 season
By Kellen Becoats | June 20, 2015Vanessa Cordoba was recently recruited to the Bobcats after playing at New York Institute of Technology.
Get ready to 'boogie' on the bricks of Court Street
By ELIZABETH BACKO | June 19, 2015The 11th annual Boogie on the Bricks will feature 13 performances on two stages, wine and cider options for the first time, and a bounce house in the Kids Zone.
Former Bobcat DJ Cooper close to signing an NBA deal
By Luke O'Roark | June 18, 2015Former Ohio men’s basketball guard DJ Cooper is expecting an NBA contract by July 1.
Ohio University Aquatic Center to be closed July through August
June 18, 2015OU's Aquatic Center's renovations will make it more accessible and include gender-neutral changing rooms.
Lombardi to be toasted farewell by Ohio University colleagues
June 18, 2015The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a farewell reception for Ryan Lombardi, outgoing vice president for Student Affairs, on Friday.
Gov. Kasich’s possible presidential bid leaves some local leaders skeptical
By William T. Perkins | June 18, 2015Ohio Governor John Kasich has hinted a possible run for president. Local political leaders have differing opinions on what effect this might have for the state.
Local religious leaders seek to help same-sex couples before Supreme Court decision
By Elicia Gibson | June 17, 2015Some Athens religious leaders are coming together to offer their support for same-sex marriage. They are offering their services for marriage counseling and planning in preparation for the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision on same-sex marriage.
Feasibility study could call for new service-safety building
By EMILY BOHATCH | June 15, 2015Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night that would allow the city to apply for a grant that would fuel a feasibility study to look at the possibility of housing city, county and university safety services under one roof.
Mozart on the Green to include classical, casual concerts around Athens
By ELIZABETH BACKO | June 15, 2015The series will be held at the same time as the OU Summer Music Camp
Gov. Kasich selects new student trustee
By Maygan Beeler | June 11, 2015The student with the highest number of votes in Ohio University’s first student trustee election will not serve as student trustee.
Baseball: Smith leads Bobcats into season with NCAA bid in sight
By Jordan Horrobin | June 11, 2015Ohio’s turnaround 2015 season could be just the beginning.
Ohio University hosting International Space University program
June 11, 2015Ohio University kicks off events for the Summer Space Program of the International Space University being held this summer. The program began June 8 and will conclude Aug. 7
Athens teen survives bear attack in Smokies
By Alex Meyer | June 11, 2015Alexander Gabriel, a 16-year-old Athens resident, is in recovery after being attacked by a bear on a backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Criticism ignited over OU’s search for energy consultant
By Alisa Warren | June 10, 2015OUCAN makes several demands toward university’s newer energy policies.
