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BREAKING: Man escaped from mental health hospital found
Jan. 18, 2011A man who escaped from a mental hospital early this morning was recently found and taken into custody.
Riders dismount to go on dates, fundraise
Jan. 18, 2011Most athletes can excel in their sport solely with their own strength and skill. The riders of the Ohio University Equestrian Team, however, must simultaneously cooperate with an animal weighing more than 1,000 pounds.
Students split for banana-themed event in Baker
Jan. 18, 2011University Program Council's latest event had Ohio University students going bananas yesterday.
Bassett appears in court after hometown arrest
Jan. 18, 2011Former Ohio basketball player Armon Bassett was arrested for possession of marijuana during the weekend - the latest legal woe for the former Bobcat standout.
High School Basketball: Conference results up in air
Jan. 18, 2011Nelsonville-York will have to focus on its own improvements and not lament its loss to Meigs.
BREAKING: Race for Athens mayor heats up
Jan. 18, 2011Mayor Paul Wiehl's road to re-election just got a little rougher.
Guest instructor challenges OU dance students
Jan. 18, 2011Dance instructor Telly Fowler rolled across the floor, leapt back suddenly and spun on the spot. The modern dance class followed his lead and, after a bit of practice, eventually learned the combination.
Ordinance proposes salary increases for 3 top-level Athens city positions
Jan. 18, 2011Three prominent Athens city officials could receive up to a 2 percent pay raise every year for the next four years if City Council votes in favor of the increase.
Workers sue company involved in Shively renovation
Jan. 18, 2011A sheet-metal workers' union filed a lawsuit last week against the contracting company responsible for the Shively Hall renovation project, alleging that the contractor did not pay workers fair wages.
Kent Smith tries to calm residents' qualms
Jan. 18, 2011An Ohio University official talked with Athens residents last night about enrollment growth at the university in future years - and how the students will behave.
'Green Hornet' ruined by Rogen
Jan. 17, 2011The first thing that came to mind after seeing The Green Hornet was another Seth Rogen film, Superbad. The title captures perfectly what this joke of a film is, and to enjoy it you'd probably need to have some Pineapple Express.
Athens armory becomes city storage facility
Jan. 17, 2011Athens city officials had big plans for the armory they bought from The National Guard 14 years ago-but now the landmark building on Carpenter Street is used to house old records.
Silent march has loud message
Jan. 17, 2011A small group braved cold winds for yesterday's 11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent March, followed by a well-attended brunch honoring the late civil rights activist.
Scholarship lures students to teach
Jan. 17, 2011Students wanting to teach either math or science for grades seven through 12 can receive up to $4,000 a year through Choose Appalachian Teaching.
Track and Field: Runners use Kent State competition to prepare for championships
Jan. 17, 2011The Bobcats weren't investing too much in the Doug Raymond Invitational at Kent State. It was supposed to be a tune-up meet for this weekend's All-Ohio Championships.
Guest Commentary: Faiths work together to solve global woes
Jan. 17, 2011It starts with a simple question. What if students of all faiths and traditions took action together to make this world a better place? What if religion was used as a force to unite us and not divide us at Ohio University and throughout the world? A common value in almost all religious and philosophical traditions is the belief that fulfilling one's highest purpose comes through the service of others.
Volatile acid destroyed following discovery
Jan. 17, 2011A volatile acid caused emergency officials to close one Ohio University building and several roadways Friday.
