Athens Transit sees spike in usage after offering free rides for 11 days
Nov. 18, 2013Boosted by a free-rider program during 11 days last month, The Athens Transit bus system has seen an increase in ridership from 59 to 66 percent, officials say.
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Sheriff Kelly claims court orders try to 'discredit' him
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 18, 2013Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office issued four additional subpoenas to Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly this month, authorities said, but unlike previous subpoenas served to the sheriff, details are limited.
Training Days
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 18, 2013The dark November clouds on a Wednesday morning partly obscured the sun on Ohio University’s quiet campus, preserving the dew that formed overnight.
Council readying for next payment on fire truck
By Cassie Kelly | Nov. 18, 2013Athens City Council members Monday, in the process of making more than a $200,000 payment on an almost-two-year-old fire truck, made it clear: The city desperately needed a new ladder, and it has been worth the money.
Multiple run-ins with law fail to deter local man; jail sentence might do the trick
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 18, 2013A Nelsonville man pleaded guilty Monday to two separate indictments, resulting in an eight-year prison sentence.
Peden Stadium, Convo naming rights will be sold
By Chad Lindskog | Nov. 18, 2013For the first time in the venues’ history, Ohio Athletics announced a new partnership to sell Peden Stadium and The Convo's naming rights on Tuesday.
Engineering and Science Hall of Fame welcomes OU professor Sunggyu Lee into its ranks
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 18, 2013An Ohio University professor devoted to creating green energy sources through processes less harmful to the environment was inducted into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio.
Grad students are dismayed by OIT's plan to change their email system
By Dina Berliner | Nov. 17, 2013The plan set forth by Ohio University’s Office of Information Technology to switch graduate students’ emails from Microsoft Exchange to Microsoft Outlook was met by some disapproval at Monday’s Graduate Student Senate meeting.
Environment Ohio gathers at Ohio Statehouse to show support for action on clean energy, global warming
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 17, 2013Members of an environmentally conscious advocacy group, Environment Ohio, gathered at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday to rally in favor of President Barack Obama’s energy reform plan.
Electric aggregation could sweeten deal
By Allan Smith | Nov. 17, 2013A solar energy deal involving local green energy advocates and Ohio University is still at an apparent standstill, but the recent passing of an electric aggregation initiative in Athens County offers more hope for a deal with a local government entity.
Between the Lines: A broken bracelet doesn't break friendship
Nov. 17, 2013I carry a broken bracelet in my wallet. Whenever I scavenge for change, it always nearly falls to the ground, causing me to have a mini panic attack and pledge to never look for change again.
Film: '12 Years a Slave' Is Cinema at Its Most Essential
Nov. 17, 2013By Will Ashton | wa054010@ohiou.edu| @thewillofash
The Over Hang aims to become Uptown destination
By William Hoffman | Nov. 17, 2013It’s hard—or almost impossible—to make a living as a local musician, but as Athens’ newest live-music venue and restaurant, The Over Hang is looking to give more respect to artists.
Two arrested in Athens meth lab bust
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 17, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s office seized eight meth labs Friday during an operation in conjunction with the Waterloo Fire Department and Athens County Children’s Services.
Council members to discuss purchasing a new firetruck
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 17, 2013City leaders are expected to meet Monday night to discuss buying a firetruck and related supplies for the city, nearly two years after approving the purchase of a $1.1 million ladder truck that is being paid for in part by Ohio University.
Hockey: Consistent scoring lands Ohio in league's top spot
By Kelsey Surmacz | Nov. 17, 2013It took a mere 15 seconds for Ohio to get on the scoreboard against Lindenwood on Saturday, and the scores were a trend that continued throughout the night.
Post Cartoon: 11/19/13
Nov. 17, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
It's happy trails for Wayne National Forest as it undergoes improvements, thanks to new federal grants
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 17, 2013With some cash and assistance from the state, Athens County hikers and nature-lovers will see an improvement in the trails in Wayne National Forest. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is allocating more than $2 million in federal grants to 15 recreational trails across the state as part of the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by ODNR.
Volleyball: Ohio swipes MAC regular-season title
By Alex Busch | Nov. 17, 2013Since the start of the season, Ohio’s goal has been to win a Mid-American Conference tournament, and the Bobcats took a step in that direction by clinching an outright MAC regular-season title Saturday.
