Athens City Council broadens income tax levy likely to appear on fall ballot
By William T. Perkins | June 15, 2014Athens City Council members are toying with renewing a levy to increase the city’s income tax.
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Athens County governments score among the worst in Ohio on open records audit
By William T. Perkins | June 15, 2014Athens County was ranked among the worst in the state in terms of its willingness to share public records by the Ohio Coalition for Open Government last week.
Tuition increase put before Board of Trustees
By Will Drabold | June 11, 2014In less than a month, Ohio University students will likely be paying $156 more for their education.
Country Jam 2014 returns to Legend Valley
By William Ashton | June 11, 2014Country music fans rejoice, for the annual Country Jam at the Legend Valley Music Festival Venue in Thornville will make its triumphant return Friday.
Ohio University Police lieutenant files lawsuit against OU, OUPD
By Joshua Lim | June 10, 2014An Ohio University police lieutenant has filed a lawsuit against the university and its police department for allegedly failing to pay all of his wages while on paid administrative leave.
New city truck wrecked in freak crash, needs replaced
By William T. Perkins | June 10, 2014After a freak runaway car accident on Athens’ west side put a city repair truck out of commission, city council members are scrambling to scrounge up thousands of dollars for a replacement.
Board of Trustees to privately review McDavis
By Will Drabold | June 9, 2014Three members of Ohio University's Board of Trustees will meet privately this weekend to review the university's president.
Men's Basketball: Ohio's CIT run yields a substantial price tag
By Chad Lindskog | June 9, 2014After having a home-court advantage throughout the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, the Ohio men’s basketball team’s three-game postseason run yielded a substantial price tag.
Athens to see "severe" weather
June 9, 2014Athens is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight, 12 a.m., on Wednesday, the National Weather Service announced late Tuesday.
Harry Wyatt leaves Ohio University
By Will Drabold | June 8, 2014Harry Wyatt, an architect and adminstrator who has spearheaded millions of dollars in new campus construction, has left Ohio University.
The Ridges could see historic preservation, not demolition
By Will Drabold | June 7, 2014Developments over the past year concerning The Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, have hinted that Ohio University might be interested in preserving the historic site and not tearing it down, at least entirely.
Jeff Hill, University Terrace to close
By Will Drabold | June 4, 2014Campus construction during the month of June will see road closures in a key area of Athens.
Athens summer crime update: Law enforcement looking for details on rash of burglaries, other crimes
By Emma Ockerman | June 3, 2014Athens might be quieter than usual, but local law enforcement officers have been busy investigating a series of burglaries that occurred both during and after spring semester.
Hockey: Hogan named Bobcats' third coach in as many seasons
By Tony Wolfe | June 3, 2014More than two months ago, Jonathan Sheridan resigned after winning 30 games in his only season as the head coach of the Ohio hockey team.
Healthy treats can help beat summer heat
By Anna Gibbs | June 3, 2014Summertime can be filled with excitement and many healthy treats can help keep the fun going.
Food establishments galore found on Athens' famed Court Street
By William Ashton | June 2, 2014Should the stomachs of incoming freshmen begin to rumble, even in the late hours in the night, they need not worry.
2014 Orientation Guide
June 2, 2014Hello, incoming freshman, and welcome to The Post's online Orientation Guide! What you'll find in the stories below is a collection of everything you need to get up to speed with Athens life.
OU attracts wide range of entertainers
By Anna Gibbs | June 2, 2014Athens may be miles away from the entertainment of big city lights, but Ohio University is still able to bring in national acts and theatrical performances to its concert halls.
Diversity welcomed on OU's campus
By Tiffany Touville | June 2, 2014As an incoming student, college can be pretty intimidating. It can be even more so if stu- dents come from small towns that lack diversity of race, gender or sexual orientation.
Baker Center is the student-centered hub of campus
By Emily Daffron | June 2, 2014When first exploring campus, Ohio University leaders hope students will come to recognize Baker University Center as their home base. Here’s a breakdown of how Baker’s five floors offer students a place to seek guidance, attend events, grab fuel and study in comfortable, private areas:
