Former OU student killed in River Park shooting Thursday night
By Brook Endale | May 27, 2016An Athens man has been charged with murder after an overnight investigation.
NEWS BLOGS
Ohio University’s ombudsperson retiring this summer
May 27, 2016After Judy Piercy served as OU’s ombudsperson for three years, she is retiring July 1.
Ohio University Police Department receives report of rape from October
By Bailey Gallion | May 25, 2016A staff member told police another staff member was raped on Oct. 1 at 7 a.m., according to an Ohio University Police Department report.
City Council: Single-use bag fee sparks lively debate
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 23, 2016Athens City Council discussed a controversial single-use bag fee. If passed, the legislation would be the first of its kind in the state of Ohio.
Ohio University assistant professor of voice dies in car crash, memorial to be held Tuesday
By Bailey Gallion | May 23, 2016A memorial for Foerster and her children will be held Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill Street.
Open Survivor Advocacy Program positions to be filled by Fall Semester
By Bailey Gallion | May 20, 201611 candidates applied for the director position and 52 applied for the advocate position.
OU-HCOM scientists aid in discovery of new horned dinosaur
By Lauren Fisher | May 19, 2016Fragments of Machairoceratops cronusi were found at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah.
Alleged gross sexual imposition from 1978 reported to Ohio University Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | May 18, 2016Ohio University Police Department received a report of unwanted sexual conduct that allegedly occurred in 1978 on Tuesday.
Athens Fire Department wins Walmart grant; City council looking for new vehicles
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 16, 2016A tractor mower and van are among the vehicles Athens City Council authorized money to replace.
David Wolfort named new chair of Ohio University's Board of Trustees
May 16, 2016OU alumnus David Wolfort was elected as the new chair of Ohio University’s Board of Trustees. He succeeded Sandra Anderson.
OU joins four public universities in posting checkbook expenditures online
By Kaitlin Coward | May 13, 2016OU, Bowling Green State University, Central State University, Miami University and Wright State University became the first public universities in Ohio to post expenditures on the website.
Faculty Senate votes to oppose Sook Center construction
By Lauren Fisher | May 11, 2016Faculty Senate voiced opposition to Sook Center, though fundraising efforts for the facility have surpassed an original goal of $5.5 million as of February.
OU-HCOM scientists help discover information about new dinosaur species
May 11, 2016Sarmientosaurus musacchioi is part of a group of dinosaurs known as titanosaurs, and Lawrence Witmer and Ryan Ridgely helped provide insight into the new species.
Union Bar & Grill to reopen May 25
By Bailey Gallion | May 11, 2016The Union Bar and Grill's opening "weekend" will begin May 25, a Wednesday.
Student Senate releases roster with appointed members
May 11, 2016The senate executives received 69 applicants for more than 40 positions including appointed commissioner and staff positions.
Crimes of the month: Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous seek information on counterfeit money, break-ins, sexual assaults
By Bailey Gallion | May 10, 2016In the most recent case the release described, a white male in an Ohio University T-shirt allegedly used a counterfeit bill to pay for merchandise at a Speedway.
OUSAOP no longer offers confidential counseling following the university's interpretation of federal and state laws
By Julia Fair | May 10, 2016Although the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is deemed a rape crisis center, thus exempt from felony reporting laws, the university cites that same law when explaining why the program is no longer offering confidential counseling to survivors of sexual assault.
City council members discuss new legislation for single-use bags
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 9, 2016A fee will be proposed to charge 10 cents per bag — paper or plastic — at grocery stores and other retailers alike.
Hillary Clinton talks coal industry, family during Athens tour stop
By Rebekah Barnes | May 3, 2016The former Secretary of State and current presidential candidate said she would have Jackie O's beer at the White House.
Police Blotter: Student found striking bikes with plastic post; officer sees student urinating in front of cruiser
By Bailey Gallion | May 3, 2016The same OUPD officer arrested two different students he found with vomit on their faces in separate incidents last week, according to police reports.
