Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly continues push for release from prison
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 10, 2015Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s lawyer filed a brief outlining the details of his appeal on Dec. 9.
NEWS BLOGS
Students and faculty gather to discuss Black Lives Matter graffiti wall vandalism
By Madeleine Peck | Dec. 9, 2015The graffiti wall near Bentley Hall featured a Black Lives Matter message before it was vandalized Wednesday morning.
President McDavis, Mayor Wiehl agree to more cooperation in sexual assault cases
By Dina Berliner | Dec. 9, 2015After the temporary closure of OUSAP, the university and city of Athens have created guidelines to better help law enforcement handle cases of sexual assault.
Ohio University students warned of case of viral meningitis on campus
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 7, 2015Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones emailed students Monday night that a case of viral meningitis was diagnosed on Ohio University’s campus.
Fifth rape of Fall Semester reported to Ohio University Police Department
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 7, 2015Sunday’s report marks the 16th sex-related crime this semester reported to OUPD.
Ohio Inspector General requests third round of Coventry Lane records from Ohio University
By Alex Meyer | Dec. 7, 2015This time, the office requested the records under a section of the Ohio Revised Code about cooperating in investigations, though it’s not clear whether the university is actually being investigated.
Post Health: Feel free to opt out of teeth polishing at the dentist; Scientist cautiously proceed with human gene editing research
By Luke Furman | Dec. 5, 2015Teeth polishing apparently doesn't have any real health benefits.
Ohio University alumni couple search for 23-year-old time capsule near Cutler Hall
By Maygan Beeler | Dec. 3, 2015Two Ohio University alumni who buried a make-shift time capsule near Cutler Hall more than 20 years ago hope to return to College Green and unearth memories with freshman daughter.
Ohio University hires new resident assistants for the Spring Semester each year, which can be a difficult transition
By Kyra Cobb | Dec. 3, 2015Though each year the Department of Housing and Residence Life hires new RAs for the spring semester, the number of mid-year resident assistant hires has decreased over the past few years.
Finding those who wander comes at a price
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 3, 2015When those who wander are lost, Project Lifesaver makes them easy to find. But keeping costs down has been a struggle for the Area Agency on Aging.
Former cemetery trustee still passionate about West Union Street Cemetery
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 3, 2015Pete Good has had a connection to the West Union Street Cemetery for over 40 years.
Ohio University raises $5.3 million for the Sook Center
Dec. 3, 2015Ohio University has raised $5.3 million for the Perry and Sandy Sook Academic Center so far and hopes to reach its goal of $5.8 million by January.
Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program still without interim program coordinator as Fall Semester heads to a close
By Megan Henry | Dec. 3, 2015This semester, the former program coordinator for OUSAP left the university and now OUSAP is temporarily closed.
Sports law expert to lead Ohio University's Master of Sports Administration program
By Paige Clayton | Dec. 3, 2015Robert Boland will transition into director of the Masters of Sports Administration program in January.
Post Haste: Stressed for finals? We'll try to help; Athena is offering holiday movies
By Jeremy Hill | Dec. 2, 2015Brace yourselves. Finals are coming.
Ohio University Student Senate wraps up changes for spring elections, supports NAACP
Dec. 2, 2015After many weeks of debating, senate elections will maintain the same ticket setup as last year.
For the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District, more recycling is a blessing and a curse
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 2, 2015The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are working to increase the amount of recycled material – and it's hurting them financially.
Uber for food? Student-developed app promises to deliver
By Lauren Fisher | Dec. 2, 2015A California-based service developed by students offers peer-to-peer delivery courtesy of a mobile app.
Ohio University student wins city council seat in hometown
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 2, 2015Austin Lucas, a senior studying political science, was elected to serve on the Village of Bethesda City Council on Nov. 3.
Best of Blotter: Crimes of the 2015 Fall Semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 2, 2015From receiving calls of name calling to charging a drunken Harry Potter with disorderly conduct, Athens Law Enforcement officers are used to the weird.
