OU spends more than $100,000 on leaf removal and disposal
By Dina Berliner | Nov. 25, 2013Ohio University and the city of Athens don’t waste time in clearing the streets of leaves.
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Local American Indian population remembers history and culture during heritage month
By Anjelica Oswald | Nov. 25, 2013The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced thousands of Native Americans from their homes. Among the tribes removed was the Cherokee Nation who traveled to Oklahoma on what is now called the Trail of Tears.
Athens acts as home away from home for some students staying for holiday
By Tiffany Touville | Nov. 25, 2013After a couple months away from family and friends, many students are more than ready to go home for the holidays. But sometimes what counts as “home” for out-of-state ambassadors and international students is different.
Motorcycle crashes, injuries total in the hundreds for Southeast Ohio
By Suhyeon Park | Nov. 25, 2013Michael White crashed his motorcycle when riding on Route 180 in Hocking County earlier this year.
Football: Pruehs hopes to work hard and win during his time as a Bobcat
By Sam Kwiatkowski | Nov. 25, 2013How many times has the Ohio offensive line commit Jake Pruehs been on the losing end? A mere two times.
BedPost: Holiday nookie with hometown ex might bring unwanted consequences
By Ian Ording, Kristin Salaky | Nov. 25, 2013Dear BedPost,
Fire at Walmart leaves superstore closed; state fire marshall investigating with APD
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 25, 2013The Athens Police Department is investigating a fire that occured at Walmart, 929 E. State St., early Tuesday morning.
Increase in minimum wage will result in fewer hours for students in the Federal Work Study program
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Nov. 25, 2013Students who hold positions partly subsidized by the government will be making less under the new minimum wage increase.
Swedish pop meets paternity mystery in 'Mamma Mia!' production at MemAud
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Nov. 25, 2013On Tuesday, the “super trouper” lights will shine on some dancing queens.
Football: What happened to the Bobcats?
By Christian Hoppens | Nov. 25, 2013In the past three games, Ohio has been outscored 123-16.
Troy Gregorino lost the Athens City Council election, but he's planning on moving forward
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 25, 2013While Athens County Board of Elections employees were diligently counting ballots cast toward open Athens City Council seats, candidate Troy Gregorino was playing soccer with a few friends at Ohio University.
Ohio hunters gunning to kick off the state's weeklong deer season
By Sam Howard | Nov. 25, 2013When Ohio University students return to campus to hit the books next week, hunters throughout the state will hit the forests for the start of deer-gun season.
Voters, lawmakers show support for potential Clinton candidacy
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 25, 2013Supporters of the former secretary of state gathered in Baker University Center on Monday to promote Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president in 2016.
Cady Hall will close at the end of Fall Semester
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 25, 2013South Green’s Cady Hall will close at the end of Fall Semester, but it will likely open again before it’s demolished in 2015 as part of the university’s residence hall makeover.
Thanksgivukkah: Traditions mingle in rare holiday overlap
By Anjelica Oswald | Nov. 25, 2013Chrismukkah became popular in the early 2000s with the help of Seth Cohen from The OC, but this year, for the first time in 125 years, the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall on the same day.
Men's Basketball: Ohio faces another early-season challenge in matchup with Mercer
By Brandon Kors | Nov. 25, 2013Although Ohio did not have much trouble dispatching Heidelberg for the Bobcats’ third consecutive win, the team should have its hands full on Tuesday when Mercer enters The Convo.
City expects to see $100,000 decrease in the general fund next fiscal year
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 25, 2013As the fiscal year draws to a close and the remaining dollars in Athens’ general fund are being depleted, some local officials say the city’s funds will be tighter than usual next year.
Small businesses in Athens aren't as active on Black Friday, but Wal-Mart thrives
By Jordan Stickle | Nov. 25, 2013Athens residents just aren’t that into Black Friday shopping, economists and local business owners say, and the few deals out there don’t snowball into more deals at other venues.
Driving Hazards
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 25, 2013Ohio University officials are hoping to put the brakes on potential vehicle crashes by observing how drivers handle dangerous situations behind a fake wheel.
