Cochran, Kotses and McGee elected to city council, Issue 3 fails in Ohio
By EMILY BOHATCH | Nov. 3, 2015Jennifer Cochran (D), Peter Kotses (D) and Pat McGee (I) will become sitting members of Athens City Council in January.
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Students discuss racial dynamics during Ohio University's most recent Campus Conversation
By Alyse Peck | Nov. 3, 2015The event, held in the Multicultural Center’s multipurpose room in Baker Center, featured discussion about different topics surrounding racial diversity, such as immigration policy, the Black Lives Matter movement and the current racial climate at OU.
Local business owner Peter Kotses captures an at-large seat on Athens City Council
By Kyra Cobb | Nov. 3, 2015Peter Kotses, owner of Athens Bicycle, elected as at-large city councilman.
Student Senate to vote to fund showing of documentary on masculinity and sexual violence prevention
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 3, 2015Ohio University Student Senate will vote at its meeting Wednesday to pass a budget that would fund the rental of The Athena Cinema for a second showing My Masculinity Helps.
Dads will be taking over Fenzel House at Ohio University this weekend
Nov. 3, 2015More than 100 fathers will be spending the weekend in Fenzel House on South Green for Dads Weekend.
Ohio University's Fenzel House on South Green vacant this year, to be occupied next year
Nov. 3, 2015Built in 1968, Fenzel House has 89 rooms and previously housed first-year students.
Rape case dismissed in municipal court due to 'criminal procedure'
By EMILY BOHATCH | Nov. 3, 2015A rape case scheduled to be heard in Athens County Municipal Court today was dismissed due to “criminal procedure.”
Jennifer Cochran reelected to Athens City Council
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 3, 2015Jennifer Cochran was reelected Tuesday to her position on Athens City Council.
Pat McGee to contribute an independent, student-focused voice to Athens City Council
By Luke Torrance | Nov. 2, 2015Pat McGee has been a mainstay of Athens for 35 years, and now he is running for city council.
Athens City Council leads to one official storming out during vacation accrual discussion
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 2, 2015Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht left abruptly from the Athens City Council meeting after Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl and she entered into a heated exchange.
Post Haste: Marijuana could be legalized in Ohio today; OU asks court to throw out baseball case
By Jeremy Hill | Nov. 2, 2015Today is election day.
Ohio University is more than a year behind in turning in a report on a key state initiative
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 2, 2015Out of the 13 public universities required to submit a report on three-year degree programs in Ohio, six universities have done so and Ohio University is not one of them.
OUPD reports two sex crimes over Halloween weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 2, 2015In an incident of voyeurism, a male reported another person possibly filming or taking pictures of him. OUPD also assisted Athens Police Department with an incident of gross sexual imposition.
Textbook affordability takes center stage at Faculty Senate meeting
By Kyra Cobb | Nov. 2, 2015Representatives from the Textbook Cost Reduction Initiative are proposing a strategy to lower student costs and hold professors accountable for choosing resources that easier for students to access.
Police Blotter: Student cited for an underage two days in a row
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 2, 2015A female was cited for underage alcohol consumption on two different nights last week.
Post Haste: Here’s how this Halloween’s arrests stack up to years past; Ohio volleyball drops back-to-back matches
By Jeremy Hill | Nov. 1, 2015Welcome to November.
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl looks back at time in office, looks forward to beekeeping
By EMILY BOHATCH | Nov. 1, 2015The Post caught up with Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl to reflect on his time in office and talk about what is in store for the former lab technician.
Athens City Council making changes before the start of 2016
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 1, 2015New buses, parking changes and a potential ending for the vacation time accrual discussion on the docket for the weekly Athens City Council meeting.
Five candidates for three at-large city council positions ready to square off in Tuesday's election
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 1, 2015Three Democrats, a Republican and an Independent are running for three at-large city council positions in this Tuesday's general election.
Issue 1 looks to reduce gerrymandering in Ohio through redistricting commission
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 1, 2015Issue 1 would establish a bipartisan commission in an effort to draw fairer districts in Ohio.
