Ohio University students react to the Chipotle E. coli and norovirus outbreaks
By Kyra Cobb | Jan. 12, 2016To date, no cases of E. coli or other issues have cropped up in Athens.
NEWS BLOGS
Athens County Historical Society and Museum finalizes deal for new location off Court Street
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 12, 2016The museum will move from its North Court Street location to West State Street this year.
Ohio University may have a $25,800 loss from Camellia Bowl expenses
By Taylor Maple | Jan. 12, 2016OU is budgeted to have a loss of about $25,800 in expenses from the Camellia Bowl.
Post Haste: Drink up for Obama's State of the Union address; Ohio University student pleads guilty
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 11, 2016The address is tonight at 9, so get ready to drink, and there is a winter weather advisory.
Debate continues over Athens City Pool, Number Fest
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 11, 2016With Number Fest and the International Street Fair falling on April 16, the city of Athens prepares for its emergency services to be stretched thin.
Evidence from suspended Ohio University professor's laptop will remain in child porn case
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Court of Common Pleas denied Amol T. Kharabe's second motion to suppress evidence Jan. 5.
Senate meets SOS campaign goals, plans cultural competency courses
By Maygan Beeler | Jan. 11, 2016Ohio University Student Senate has completed more than half of the goals set by SOS last senate election season.
Up to three inches of snow and single-digit temperatures expected for Athens
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 11, 2016At the beginning of the season, the City of Athens and Ohio University had about 2,000 tons of road salt available for cold conditions.
After receiving reduced charges, Russell pleaded guilty to inducing panic
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 11, 2016Ohio University student Nickolaus Russell pleaded guilty to inducing panic and possessing criminal tools, two fifth-degree felonies.
Athens County Sheriffs Office makes three drug related busts in one week
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 11, 2016This week, the Athens County Sheriff's Office fielded calls of two meth labs and a suspected drug trafficking operation.
Athens residents performed charitable acts this past holiday season
Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Food Pantry is “overflowing” with many donations from this holiday season.
Post Haste: Welcome back to Athens, one of the best hippie towns; Hoverboards banned in campus buildings
By Hannah Wintucky | Jan. 10, 2016The city was named on this recent listicle.
Research Funding: National law increases Ohio University Pell grant funding
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 10, 2016The new law increases the maximum full-time Pell grant for an OU student to $5,845.
Few options left for Ohio University students turned down for on-campus housing
By Madeleine Peck | Jan. 10, 2016Jneanne Hacker, director for Business Operations and Conference Services, e-mailed students informing them that the university is unable to offer them housing for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Fall 2015 Tobacco Free Initiative Survey shows positive results
Jan. 10, 2016The November 2015 survey shows the number of smokers on campus is going down and more participants are considering quitting compared to the April 2015 survey.
Hoverboards are now banned in Ohio University buildings
Jan. 10, 2016Growing concerns about hoverboard-related incidents have led Ohio University to ban the two-wheeled devices in all university buildings.
The Survivor Advocacy Program interim coordinator application got pushed back again
By Megan Henry | Jan. 10, 2016The search committee for the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program has received seven applicants for interim advocate role and pushed the deadline to apply back again.
New year brings new agenda items for Athens City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 10, 2016The first committee meeting of the year for Athens City Council is full of new ideas and old projects.
Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting, City Council meetings and primaries to take place this semester
By Julia Fair | Jan. 9, 2016While a new semester can mean an increase in going to the gym or studying more for some Bobcats, it also marks expected changes within the university and the city of Athens.
Suspect arrested in case of arson, burglary at Ohio University fraternity house
By Julia Fair | Jan. 8, 2016Michael A. Carson, 21, was arrested Friday for the arson and burglary of Ohio University’s Theta Chi fraternity house.
