Softball: Offseason provides opportunity for 'Cats to return to normalcy
By Olivia Arbogast | June 1, 2011While the summer months offer the softball team a break from its sport, they do not offer a break from all work.
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Amendment proposes increasing alcohol percent limit in Ohio beer
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011Athens residents and Ohio University students could purchase beer with 18 percent alcohol if a budget amendment proposed by Ohio state Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) is passed.
Court cases to culminate during summer
By Marika Lee | June 1, 2011While students of Ohio University head home to work and intern during the summer months, four men charged with various felonies are set to go on trial in Athens County.
ACRN adds Asobi Seksu to local Lobesterfest pot
By Nicolien Buholzer | June 1, 2011A year’s worth of planning, coordination and stress for Ohio University’s All-Campus Radio Network will come to an end tonight when its annual Lobsterfest kicks off.
Former WaPo ombudsman weighs in on Lantern death threats
By Wesley Lowery | June 1, 2011Most of the sports world and Ohio have been captivated with coverage of Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel’s resignation earlier this week. Yesterday, two staff members of OSU’s student-run lab newspaper, The Lantern — editor in chief Zach Meisel and sports writer James Oldham — told ESPN they have received more than 100 negative emails, including at least one death threat.
Funds allocated for damages
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011Prompted by May flooding, more than $700,000 in state assistance will be sent to relief efforts in Southern Ohio — but Athens County will have to rely on separate outlets to fund damage totals.
Baseball: Freshman walk-on a hit in developing Bobcat lineup
By Nathaniel Maund | June 1, 2011April 23, 2011
BOBCAT LOVE: Former athletes to tie knot after school year
By Will Frasure | June 1, 2011When Rachel Heim found out that swim practice was canceled the morning of Nov. 20, she suspected something wasn’t quite right. Hours later, her life would change forever.
Local program helps those with developmental disabilities
By Kelly Gifford | June 1, 2011The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities has served Athens for over 50 years as one of the state and nation’s top education, support and employment services providers for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Guest Commentary: Q2S transition not worth potential cost
June 1, 2011The upcoming transition to semesters has brought up a lot of myths and questions which remain unanswered.
FACE appealing disqualification
By Joe Fox | June 1, 2011After the Board of Elections decided to disqualify the entire FACE ticket from Student Senate elections for campaign finance violations, presidential candidate Matthew Wallace has chosen to appeal the decision.
The Plains woman indicted for aggravated murder, child endangering of 4-year-old
By Alex Stuckey | June 1, 2011A The Plains woman was indicted for aggravated murder and endangering children today stemming from a reported incident that led to her 4-year-old stepdaughter’s death.
Honors Tutorial College rallies for change
By Tristan Navera | June 1, 2011Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has taken the first step toward what some students hope will propel the university to decrease its use of conflict minerals.
WWII veteran honored for 20 years of community service
By Laura Service | June 1, 2011A World War II veteran and former Ohio University professor, Gifford Doxsee of Athens, was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame last week contributing more than 20 years of community service.
Suspect in truck theft still unknown
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011A pick-up truck was reported stolen outside an Athens residence Tuesday morning after the keys were left inside.
Interim dean named for Scripps College
By Tristan Navera | June 1, 2011Ohio University has named an interim dean for the Scripps College of Communication.
Softball: Injuries fail to break 'Cats top baserunner's streak
By Bart Logan | June 1, 2011If stealing bases were a crime, Jillian Van Wagnen would be locked up longer than Bernie Madoff.
