Local residents interested in the possibility of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," coming to Athens County can hear how the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will approach legislation that could allow drilling and logging on public land.
Although more than half of Ohio’s 88 counties saw a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2011, Athens County was one of only 21 that saw an increase of two or more.
Post editor Wesley Lowery sits down with hip-hop artist Jean P to discuss his recent project "Opposite Attract," his return to Ohio University and the birth of his now-1-year-old son.
Ohio University's top student affairs administrator could soon be on the move.
Post editor Wesley Lowery runs down the front page headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 4 and interviews Ohio University student and Athens rap artist Jean P.
After taking a brief break for the holidays, the most exciting and meaningful part of the Mid-American Conference basketball season is here.
Ohio accomplished more in 2011 than in any of its previous 115 years of football, and that success makes expectations for the 2012 season very lofty.
As Ohio kicker Matt Weller toed the ball deep into Utah State territory to start the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the event’s executive director let out a sigh of relief.
An Ohio University professor has good news for those concerned that the world will end this year — it's all talk.
Failed negotiations mean that a familiar face will remain in the dean’s office of the Scripps College of Communication for at least another year.
Hocking College has ceased all restaurant operations at the Inn at Hocking College in order to help close a potential $1.2 million budget shortfall.
Mine fires, broken bones and head injuries caused by falling coal were common in the mines of Southeast Ohio between 1870 and 1920.
LeBron James. Andrew Luck. Brian Gainor? Yes, Brian Gainor.
Compared to last season, the Bobcats are 34 days ahead of schedule.
As high-school basketball teams crawl deeper into the heart of rhw season, local girls teams are having mixed success.
Known as the man with a rhyme and a dream, local rap artist and returning student Jéan Johnson is making a comeback — for good.
The Mid-American Conference announced today that Bowling Green will change divisions for football only in 2012 to accommodate the addition of the University of Massachusetts to the conference.
Editor’s note: This is the second of a four-part series about the economic factors of hydraulic fracturing.
A home-schooled student from Athens has been nominated by Sen. Sherrod Brown to attend the Air Force Academy next year.
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