UPDATE: Bank robber suspect turns himself in
By XANDER ZELLNER | July 8, 2013The man suspected of robbing the People's Bank on July 8 turned himself in to the Athens Police Department Saturday morning.
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Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins
By Anjelica Oswald | July 7, 2013On July 8, Muslims all over the world are starting a daily fast for the holy month of Ramadan.
OU announces contest to speak to incoming freshmen
By Will Drabold | July 7, 2013To fire up The Convo filled with Bobcat freshmen, Ohio University officials are asking current upperclassmen to post online what they’d say. One applicant will be selected to speak at the annual President’s Convocation.
TV: ‘Glee’ season 5 casting changes
July 6, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Changes in provost's office shuffle OU employees into new positions
By Will Drabold | July 4, 2013Officials in Ohio University’s provost's office have one less position to fill, but other interim positions throughout the university have inadvertently been created.
Summer screenings provide more than just cool air conditioning
By William Ashton | July 4, 2013Starting this weekend, film fans heading to the local Athena Cinema might find that their visits help more than just themselves as they escape the summer heat.
OU ranked one of nation's most expensive public universities
By Will Drabold | July 2, 2013Ohio University was deemed one of the most expensive universities in the nation to attend, but officials claim the numbers aren’t an accurate representation of its costs.
The Plains Lions Club presents a Fabulous Fourth
By Devin Ellis | July 2, 2013The Plains Lions Club will be throwing its fifth annual Fabulous Fourth event July 3 and 4, which will include its first ever Senior Citizens Pageant.
Sports Column: NHL lockout was good for the league after the fact
By Alex Busch | July 2, 2013When the National Hockey League went into a lockout in early October, some fans thought the break of play would be the end of the league as we know it, but little did they know that a shortened season might be exactly what was needed to jumpstart popularity.
Ridges committee's fall meeting to be first in decades
By Will Drabold | July 1, 2013After months of back and forth between Ohio University and Athens residents, locals wanting a say in The Ridges’ future have an advisory committee.
Failed cable causes West Green power outage
By Will Drabold | June 30, 2013A cable failure at Ohio University left four campus buildings without power Monday morning.
Kasich signs legislature's $62 billion budget
By Lucas Daprile | June 30, 2013Gov. John Kasich signed the state’s two-year, $62 billion budget into law Sunday evening and touted it on social media as legislation that would benefit all Ohioans.
OU officials appoint regional branch administrator
By SARA JERDE | June 30, 2013Monday is William Willan’s first day on the job as Ohio University’s executive dean for regional higher education.
Council might front $25,000 for south side property
By Kate Hiller | June 30, 2013Athens could soon acquire a sizable chunk of land on the south side of the city, and several Athens City Council members said last week they support spending as much as $25,000 on the purchase.
Rio Grande closing doors, owes $20,000 in taxes
By Will Drabold | June 29, 2013Rio Grande, a Mexican restaurant in Athens known for its margaritas and enchiladas, will close its doors Sunday evening — possibly for good.
Crafting the Draft: Brew Week thrills drinkers, brewers
By Hannah Yang | June 27, 2013Ohio Brew week is still hopping.
A "royally" free summer concert
By William Hoffman | June 27, 2013Nothing seems more uniquely “Athens" than watching a free concert while enjoying a drink outside.
President McDavis elected to NCAA Board of Directors
By SARA JERDE | June 26, 2013OU President Roderick McDavis was appointed to serve on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Board of Directors and the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee.
Men's Basketball: Cooper sets eyes on Thursday's NBA Draft
By Chad Lindskog | June 26, 2013Physically, D.J. Cooper has been an underdog his entire life.
