Accused rapist arrested in West Virginia
By Marika Lee | May 26, 2011A 33-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Hockingport, Ohio was arrested early this morning by police in West Virginia.
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OU students invade Hilton Head
By Michael Thrasher | May 26, 2011Ohio University is a place rich with traditions, and a new one is growing in popularity. In recent years, more students have been taking advantage of the long Memorial Day weekend and vacationing to Hilton Head Island.
Accordion leads vagabond musician across country
By Nicolien Buholzer | May 26, 2011After a brief stint in college and several months of playing Xbox, Jimi Swinlery felt the grips of wanderlust and decided to head west with friends. Last August, he added a new member to his vagabond troop: his faithful accordion, which he has named Cecilia.
Sen. Stewart recalls time in office after resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 26, 2011COLUMBUS — Cruising down the highway in his maroon four-door, each mile bringing the car closer to 542,000 miles, Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) reflected back on his nearly 14 years in public office.
Loved ones try to 'get back to some normalcy' after Williamson's death
By Michael Stainbrook | May 26, 2011On April 26, life was relatively normal for Brian Perkins.
Arrest warrant out for West Virginia man following reported rape
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A 13-year-old Coolville girl reported that a 33-year-old male sexually assaulted her last night in Hockingport, Ohio.
Post Letter: Critical letter omits several crucial facts
May 25, 2011The Tuesday Post published a letter from Bernhard Debatin, professor of journalism and close friend of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s Director Robert Stewart, and recipient of a $4,100 merit raise from Director Stewart in November 2010.
Bent On Boys: Don't let ghosts lead you to dating grave
May 25, 2011I have found that by the time guys are in college, they are often currently in a relationship, recently got out of one or are burned from a previous one.
Ohio Sen. Stewart denies SB5 backlash caused resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 25, 2011Just a day after Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, announced his resignation, state and local Democrats said they were not surprised by the announcements given his controversial Senate Bill 5 vote.
Drug ring bust lands 10 in jail
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A pill distribution pipeline was shut down Tuesday after seven people associated with the drug ring were arrested — bringing the arrest total to 10.
Senator plans to aid student loan payment
By Pat Holmes | May 25, 2011With Ohio graduates of four-year public and private institutions facing an average debt of about $26,000 each, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is proposing legislation that would ultimately make it easier for students to pay off student loans.
Student Senate: Latitude 39 to offer beer in fall
By Joe Fox | May 25, 2011Campaign promises made by the newly-elected majority of Student Senate might be coming to fruition even before the new student leaders have taken office.
Anderson accepts early retirement incentive
May 25, 2011Another Ohio University administrator has accepted a retirement incentive.
'Terrific leader' resigns to teach full-time at OU
By Tristan Navera | May 25, 2011Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies must find a new director as Roger Cooper steps down after six years in the position.
Event supplies smorgasbord of artistic activities
By Aja Goare | May 25, 2011Musicians, poets, artists, mushroom growers and more will come together this weekend for the second annual Smorgasbord, a weekend of arts and education organized by a group of Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Court hears testimony, could transfer Bebb to civil hospital in Athens
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011Mental health experts testified in a hearing yesterday to determine whether a man found not guilty of his father’s murder by reason of insanity should be moved from a maximum security mental institution to a minimum security civil hospital, which could result in his return to Athens.
Victory Lap: Columbus trip: Plot for next horror film
May 25, 2011Pedal-problems plagued my most recent and most ambitious victory lap yet. I decided, however ill planned, to ride out to Columbus Saturday, the day of Athens’ eighth annual C.H.U.D-Zombie-Mud-Fest (8Fest).
Softball: Ohio to regroup with new recruits during offseason
By Olivia Arbogast | May 25, 2011The Bobcats will be working to rebuild during the offseason after losing their five senior starters.
Post Letter: Former chairman neglected department
May 25, 2011As a past chair of the Department of African American Studies, I write this letter in response to the article published on April 26, “Stephens steps down upon Ogles’ request.”
