Chauncey woman reports she was kidnapped by ex-boyfriend
By Alex Stuckey | May 16, 2011A Chauncey woman reported last night to Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies she was kidnapped from the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station.
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Student Senate Elections: Late presidential write-in joins race
By Wesley Lowery | May 16, 2011A campaign clouded with negative campaigning and personal attacks just got even messier — only two days before voters hit the polls.
OU to host new scholars as part of statewide teaching fellowship
By Pamela Engel, Tristan Navera | May 16, 2011Ohio University will join six other universities in the state as part of the Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellowship program, which trains selected fellows to become teachers in Ohio’s urban and rural schools.
City Council: City eyes $85,000 dump truck
By Emily Bowman | May 16, 2011Athens City Council members could be spending about $85,000 on a new one-ton dump truck for the city.
Post Letter: RSVP candidate endorses write-in president
May 16, 2011I am a candidate on the RSVP ticket, and I am voting for Christopher Wagner.
Saliva-swab bill requirement sparks ACLU questions about DNA privacy
By Kelly Gifford | May 16, 2011Beginning July 1, individuals arrested for a felony offense will not only have to give a fingerprint, but also a saliva DNA sample during the intake process.
Event emphasizes disabilities
By Marika Lee | May 15, 2011Athens residents gathered at the Athens Community Center Friday for the second annual Challenged by Choice event — an event that allows people to experience being disabled for a day.
Post Letter: Experience qualifies RSVP candidate
May 15, 2011As a current member of Student Senate who has seen Chris Wimsatt, in action as a member of senate on the Budget Committee and at SAC meetings, I believe that he will serve as a capable, effective treasurer of Student Senate.
Track & Field: Beecham earns All-MAC honors
By Nick Robbe | May 15, 2011Annie Beecham’s individual performances were not enough to elevate the Bobcats in the standings.
Softball: WMU knocks Bobcats out of tournament run
By Bart Logan | May 15, 2011After mounting one magical comeback after another throughout the weekend, there were no rabbits left for the Bobcats to pull out of their hats in the deciding games Sunday afternoon.
Mike up!: Whistle blown on refs
By Michael Stainbrook | May 15, 2011Outside of Halloween parties and Foot Locker stores, referees generally are not highly esteemed — sometimes for good reason. But before throwing (another) temper tantrum and/or beer at that TV you can’t afford to replace, take a moment to think about what you can expect from the men in stripes, navy blue or, in the NBA’s case, gray.
OU student admits stealing frat photo
By Kelly Gifford | May 15, 2011Athens Police officers arrested an Ohio University student early Friday morning for stealing a composite photo from the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity house.
A Superfluous Man: Superintendent nixes play over 'n-word'
May 15, 2011Editor’s Note: The following column contains a racial slur that might offend some readers.
BREAKING: Wagner launches write-in Student Senate campaign
By Wesley Lowery | May 15, 2011A campaign clouded with negative campaigning and personal attacks just got even messier — just two days before voters hit the polls.
Cheerleading squad washes for Williamson
By Michael Stainbrook | May 15, 2011Trading pom-poms and megaphones for hoses and towels, the most spirited group of Bobcats added a glimmer of sunshine to an otherwise cloudy afternoon yesterday to give a final cheer for a fallen football player.
Relay for Life raises money, awareness
By Kelly Gifford | May 15, 2011More activities, entertainment and a new location helped the Relay for Life event raise $42,000 Friday.
Ohio House gives approval for guns in bars, restaurants
By Kelly Gifford | May 15, 2011State Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-92nd) voted Wednesday in favor of a bill to legalize licensed gun holders bringing their firearms into bars, restaurants and open-air arenas, one of only three Democrats in the Ohio House to do so.
LGBT seniors celebrate with Pride Graduation
By Jessie Cadle | May 15, 2011Last night, 33 Ohio University seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at Pride Graduation.
Walters cut ribbon for International Center opening
By Pamela Engel | May 15, 2011When Robert D. Walter walked past his old fraternity house and saw it in a state of disrepair, he decided to buy it.
