Appalachian festival to celebrate region
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 10, 2012Residents from across Appalachia will gather for a new festival that aims to celebrate the region’s diverse history and culture with nature’s fall colors.
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LGBT coming-out experiences vary
By Kristin Salaky | Oct. 10, 2012With well-known figures like Frank Ocean and Anderson Cooper coming out publicly, it’s easy to forget that average LGBT individuals face this challenge daily.
Nursing students dance to raise awareness
By Olivia Young | Oct. 10, 2012The Ohio University nursing class of 2013 has the whole campus dancing for breast cancer awareness in hopes of leaving a legacy beyond just being the first in their program.
Young receives life sentence for child's death
By Marika Lee | Oct. 10, 2012More than 50 people crowded the courtroom at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday for the sentencing hearing of Ashley J. Young.
Police searching for suspected credit card thief
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 10, 2012The Athens Police Department is seeking any information on the man pictured here. He is suspected of using a stolen credit card for a purchase at the Speedway on Richland Avenue during the late night hours of September 27th and early morning of the 28th, according to a news release from the department.
Athens City to include health care policies for domestic partnerships
By Sam Howard | Oct. 10, 2012In 2004, Ohio University revised its health care policy to provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Eight years later, the City of Athens is following suit.
Students, faculty to patrol on Halloween
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs will be asking students to walk with faculty, staff and administration during Halloween.
Howard regains form on pitch after injury
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 10, 2012A collective silence fell over the crowd at Chessa Field Oct. 16, 2011 during Ohio’s match against Bowling Green. Then a junior, Ohio defender Paige Howard went to defend a ball played over the top and as she ran back toward Ohio’s goal, she collided with Ohio keeper Nicole Amari and a Falcon forward, taking a knee to the mouth.
Event to encourage debate about finances, election
By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University students will have the opportunity to debate about finances and the upcoming election on Thursday.
Memories, affordability draw couples back to the bricks
By Andrea Frazier, Sara Lowenstein | Oct. 10, 2012Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series examining weddings in Athens.
Search to book spring concert begins
By Will Drabold | Oct. 9, 2012Ohio University’s spring concert is still several months off, but OU is already compiling suggestions for a performer.
It's no NASCAR, but soccer is kind of fun
Oct. 9, 2012My original plan for this week’s new activity was to attend a jiu-jitsu class. However, the class I ended up going to was for kids.
Volleyball: Bobcats clawing at conference
By Chad Lindskog | Oct. 9, 2012Despite having won five consecutive Mid-American Conference matches and ranking among the top three teams in digs, blocks, kills and assists in MAC competition, Ohio does not sit atop the conference standings.
Ashley Young sentenced to life in prison
By Marika Lee | Oct. 9, 2012Ashley Young was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years at her hearing Wednesday for killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter in May 2011.
Former Israeli Defense Forces Paratrooper shares experiences in Bentley
By Dylan Sams | Oct. 9, 2012Overseas conflict will be the topic of discussion Thursday. A former Israeli Defense Forces paratrooper will be speaking candidly about his experience.
Trimble students raise money for man's best friend
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 9, 2012Three interns for the Athens County Dog Shelter met with the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday to request a proposal to raise money for the shelter.
Fracking dominant topic of candidates' forum
By Allan Smith | Oct. 9, 2012Hydraulic fracturing, government spending and qualifications of Republican Randy Mace and Democrat Chris Chmiel were main concerns brought up by Athens County voters Tuesday night at the third of six Candidates’ Forums.
