Habitat for Humanity plans to rebuild areas in Athens by 2014
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 23, 2013A local non-profit is receiving $110,000 in federal block grant money to refurbish an abandoned building on Union Street.
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Post Column: Shifting Tides: Long-distance dating can be difficult to navigate
Jan. 23, 2013There’s this girl I know who drives to Columbus every weekend to see her boyfriend. Funny, you go to college with the expectation that weekends will become your time to live the memories you’ll be thinking of in the future. The people you meet, the parties you’ll go to — all part of the giant repertoire of things you’re looking for while venturing from home.
Court weighs allowing child-witness testimony
By Marika Lee | Jan. 22, 2013Though an accused child molester’s trial is set to begin a little more than a month from now, both sides are still arguing if the alleged victims in the case will testify in court.
Women's Basketball: 'Cats to face tough MAC opponent
By Chad Lindskog | Jan. 22, 2013It seems that Ohio cannot catch a break, and it doesn’t get any easier as the Bobcats take the floor tonight in The Convo with Central Michigan — the only undefeated team in Mid-American Conference play.
Q & A with Deadspin reporter Timothy Burke
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 22, 2013Scripps alumnus Timothy Burke of Deadspin broke one of the biggest stories of the year last week, uncovering falsities in articles about Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s tragic start to a Heisman-finalist performing season. Burke spoke to The Post’s Local Editor Kelly Gifford about how he handled the story and how his Scripps roots helped him ask the questions countless reporters did not.
Basketball Notebook: Bobcats best RedHawks in 'Battle of the Bricks'
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 22, 2013Ohio beat rival Miami 74-62 Wednesday at Millett Hall to move to 14-5 on the year and 5-0 in Mid-American Conference play. Read our chronological coverage of the game below.
Four cars crash on slippery intersection
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 22, 2013A four-car crash left one person injured Wednesday afternoon.
Snow alert issued for Athens County
Jan. 22, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly issued a Level 1 snow alert for Athens County Wednesday evening.
Sheriff's Office offers real-life experiences for interns
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 22, 2013For most students, witnessing burglaries, shootings or drug busts is highly unusual — but for two Ohio University seniors, it’s a way to earn college credit.
Man found with drugs, cash in car
By Marika Lee | Jan. 22, 2013A Washington County man pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession at his arraignment hearing in the Athens County Municipal Court on Tuesday.
Recent temperatures lower than normal, but not dangerous
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 22, 2013Athens’ brisk, uncomfortable weather is leaving many people shivering, bundling up and even skipping class, but is likely not dangerous.
Number Fest announces date for latest edition
By Dylan Sams | Jan. 22, 2013Ohio University's party animals have a new reason to cheer.
City Council introduces sidewalk-repair project
By Kate Hiller | Jan. 22, 2013City Council members heard 11 new ordinances ranging from rezoning to grant applications at Monday night’s meeting.
Ohio thunders past Marshall in dual-meet
By Alexander Muehlbach | Jan. 22, 20132004 marked the year in which the tsunami ravaged the Indian Ocean region, Athens, Greece hosted the 28th Summer Olympics, and Mark Zuckerburg founded Fackbook. This year also marked the start of Ohio’s winning streak against Marshall.
