Flames ravage iconic Nelsonville restaurant
By Ryan Dunn | Apr. 19, 2011NELSONVILLE — Standing in the pouring rain outside the restaurant her parents opened 40 years ago, Tammy Williams could not believe how severe the fire damage was.
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Students and locals discuss diversity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011About 100 Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at last night’s Athens Town Hall meeting to talk about diversity in the area.
Review: Movie leaves confused audience questioning 'half-finished' script
By Cameron Dunbar | Apr. 19, 2011Hanna might hold a record in the long, storied history of the cinema — the movie with the most chase sequences without a single one being mildly cool or interesting.
Changes shift savings from eliminated posts to student services
By Kaitrin McCoy | Apr. 19, 2011Two years and three fewer positions later, the Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention is nearing the end of its internal reorganization, which has saved the office more than $72,000 so far.
Field Hockey: Players find form despite seniors' graduation
By Mike Brienza | Apr. 18, 2011With four seniors leaving, coach Neil Macmillan is progressing his team through the spring, trying to answer the question of how to fill their voids.
City Council: Officials explore loans to fund new fire truck
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 18, 2011Athens City Council members could purchase a $1.03 million fire ladder truck if they vote to pass two ordinances introduced at last night’s meeting.
Coffee Cup restaurant destroyed by fire
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The Coffee Cup restaurant in Nelsonville was destroyed by fire early this morning — causing about $220,000 worth of damage.
The Con-Vince-ing Argument: Hillis fielding his way onto game cover
By Vince Nairn | Apr. 18, 2011Michael Vick. Aaron Rodgers. Adrian Peterson. Peyton Hillis?
Football: Receiver graduates into new role
By Will Frasure | Apr. 18, 2011Landon Smith did not give himself the chance to relax with friends and enjoy the final moments of his senior year of high school.
Casual hobby transforms into online image hotspot
By Alex Felser | Apr. 18, 2011A website created by Ohio University graduate Alan Schaaf has two purposes: to allow people to upload and view funny and popular online content hassle-free.
'Honest' dialogue reigns as Pride Week wraps up
By Jessie Cadle | Apr. 18, 2011Ohio University’s celebration of Pride Week ended Saturday with Athens Beautification Day. The week’s events worked to create awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) topics on campus.
OU employee injured in car crash
By Ryan Dunn | Apr. 18, 2011A three-car collision early Friday evening resulted in three individuals being injured and sent to a Columbus hospital — including Ohio University’s assistant director of benefits.
Athens County repeats last place health rank
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 18, 2011Although Athens County is home to the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the county was ranked last in clinical care for Ohio in the national County Health Rankings.
Narcotics officer pleads not guilty to 8 charges
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team pleaded not guilty yesterday to all eight charges stemming from several incidents last year — and will remain on paid leave.
What Alec's Watching: 'Incredible' HBO series a must-see for all types
By Alec Bojalad | Apr. 18, 2011Let’s get this out of the way right now: there are snow zombies in Game of Thrones. If this does not make you want to watch this TV show, then please put your paper down or close your browser window and send me an email with your name so I know never to become friends with you.
Softball: 'Cats focus on goals, not rain
By Olivia Arbogast | Apr. 18, 2011Thunderstorms engulfed Ohio University yesterday, forcing the softball team to practice in a hitting facility beyond the fence of the Ohio Softball Field. The Bobcats also practiced at The Convo in preparation for their game against Ohio State (10-27, 2-8 Big Ten).
Baseball: Rain squelches contest
By Nathaniel Maund | Apr. 18, 2011Three weeks after Ohio’s contest with Cleveland State was canceled because of inclement Athens weather, the Bobcats will head upstate to face the Vikings after another rainout.
Presidential prospects present platforms
By Joe Fox | Apr. 18, 2011The two tickets for Ohio University’s Student Senate are battling over common ground — the graffiti wall — after one day of campaigning.
Student arraigned on weekend assault charge
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 18, 2011An Ohio University student was arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court for assault stemming from an incident Saturday night.
