Band back in action in time for concert at Casa Nueva
By William Hoffman | Nov. 19, 2013With its consistent, poppy Beatles-esque grooves, local band Scubadog looks forward to reuniting the group’s musical spark after a yearlong hiatus.
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United Appeal requests $10,000 from county commissioners for Athens County 211 service
By Olivia Bower | Nov. 19, 2013United Appeal for Athens County, a local non-profit organization asked the Athens County Commissioners for funding to help maintain services at a meeting Tuesday.
More than 100 pack commissioners' injection well meeting
By Olivia Bower | Nov. 19, 2013Concerned Athens residents gathered Tuesday evening to, with their testimonies about an injection well being placed in Troy Township, attempt to make their voices heard by policymakers in Columbus.
New student service OU Delivery will bring 'just about anything' to your door
By Dina Berliner | Nov. 19, 2013For those who think the walk to Court Street can seem like an arduous journey, a group of five Ohio University students are offering to bring almost anything to their doors — for a small fee, of course.
Jackie O's striving for 100% sustainability in burgers and beer
By William Hoffman | Nov. 19, 2013Since the bar’s inception, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St., has been working toward becoming 100 percent sustainable, and after eight years come December, it is a long way toward completing that goal.
Football: Bobcat Blackout turns 'Cats season funeral as Flashes win 44-13
By Christian Hoppens | Nov. 19, 2013During the third quarter, six-foot-four, 265 pound defensive tackle Nate Turhune ran 61 yards for a Kent State touchdown, breaking tackles and hurdling Bobcat defenders.
TV: Stevie Nicks preps for her role on 'American Horror Story: Coven'
Nov. 19, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
OU Athletics partners with Front Row Marketing to help sell naming rights for Peden Stadium and The Convo
By Chad Lindskog | Nov. 19, 2013Ohio Athletics announced Tuesday it has begun a process to sell naming rights for The Convo and the field at Peden Stadium for the first time in the venues’ respective histories.
Student trustee voting rights inch closer to becoming reality in Ohio
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 18, 2013House Bill 111 is one step closer to reaching a vote on the floor of Ohio’s House of Representatives, where supporters of the bill are optimistic about it passing.
DeWine: Ohio has a heroin problem
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2013After a month’s worth of research from his office, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday he will oversee the creation of a new unit within his office to fight heroin use statewide.
Football: When it comes to defense, Bobcats lean on Crutcher
By Brandon Kors | Nov. 18, 2013A solid defensive line starts with continuity, or in Ohio’s latest campaign, a crutch.
Stressed-out students might find their grades failing along with their health
By Jordan Stickle | Nov. 18, 2013Worrying, insomnia and headaches may seem like ordinary side effects of a hard week, but experts say that in reality, those are signals of stress that require some kind of release.
Ohio to receive $700k from Google in settlement
By Kelly Fisher | Nov. 18, 2013The internet is a whirlwind of information and entertainment in what has come to be known as “the technology generation”, and consumer protection on the web is vital.
Athens Sessions: Silent Lions
Nov. 18, 2013This time on the Athens Sessions, Dean Tartaglia returns to Athens after one last hurrah with Mind Fish and an international tour opening for Tenacious D. Silent Lions is the OU grad's newest project alongside drummer Matt Klein for an ambitious heavy mix of effects and rock.
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.
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.
