Lombardi to be toasted farewell by Ohio University colleagues
June 18, 2015The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a farewell reception for Ryan Lombardi, outgoing vice president for Student Affairs, on Friday.
NEWS BLOGS
Gov. Kasich’s possible presidential bid leaves some local leaders skeptical
By William T. Perkins | June 18, 2015Ohio Governor John Kasich has hinted a possible run for president. Local political leaders have differing opinions on what effect this might have for the state.
Feasibility study could call for new service-safety building
By EMILY BOHATCH | June 15, 2015Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night that would allow the city to apply for a grant that would fuel a feasibility study to look at the possibility of housing city, county and university safety services under one roof.
Gov. Kasich selects new student trustee
By Maygan Beeler | June 11, 2015The student with the highest number of votes in Ohio University’s first student trustee election will not serve as student trustee.
Ohio University hosting International Space University program
June 11, 2015Ohio University kicks off events for the Summer Space Program of the International Space University being held this summer. The program began June 8 and will conclude Aug. 7
Athens teen survives bear attack in Smokies
By Alex Meyer | June 11, 2015Alexander Gabriel, a 16-year-old Athens resident, is in recovery after being attacked by a bear on a backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Criticism ignited over OU’s search for energy consultant
By Alisa Warren | June 10, 2015OUCAN makes several demands toward university’s newer energy policies.
Ballot proposal for weed legalization acquires 550,000 petition signatures
By William T. Perkins | June 10, 2015ResponsibleOhio has received well over the required number of signatures for its marijuana legalization proposal before turning it in to the Attorney General next month.
OU-HCOM partnership aims to help mental health research
By Kaitlin Coward | June 9, 2015The medical school will join the Athens Photographic Project to create a research community for mental health patients.
Jenny Hall-Jones named OU's interim vice president for Student Affairs
By Maria DeVito | June 9, 2015Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones will be the interim vice president for Student Affairs while a national search is done for Ryan Lombardi’s replacement.
Athens City Council discusses city poet laureate, Halloween Block Party date
By William T. Perkins | June 8, 2015The city might have a new poet laureate by the end of this year — a position that would likely cost the city between $1,500 and $2,000 a year.
OU Foundation furnishes Coventry Lane home for $75,000
June 8, 2015Nine flat screen TVs and a pool table are among the items the university purchased to furnish the McDavises' new residence in March.
Number Fest still a topic of concern for some citizens, annexation is a possibility
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015A couple of citizens spoke about Number Fest at Monday night's meeting.
T-shirt shop closes its doors for good after eviction
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015Jerry Ski, of Ski’s Teases and Collectibles, cleared out his merchandise this weekend after disputes with the landlord.
Incoming freshmen break application record
June 1, 2015Ohio University received nearly 21,000 applications to its Athens campus this year, the highest number in OU's history.
Benoit withdraws from SIU chancellor search, to remain at OU
May 28, 2015Ohio University's vice president and provost will remain at OU after withdrawing from the search for a chancellor position at the University of Southern Illinois Carbondale.
Crimes of the month find theme of break-ins and theft
By William T. Perkins | May 27, 2015The Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous released their list of Crimes of the Month this week.
Athens Superintendent to retire after being on paid leave
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015After three months on paid administrative leave, Athens City Schools Superintendent Carl Martin is set to retire after his contract ends July 31.
Former sheriff Pat Kelly will be working to pay off court costs in prison
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015Former sheriff Pat Kelly was transferred to the Allen Oakwood Correctional Facility last week where he will work to pay off his court costs.
Naked man, suspected burglar found sleeping in Grosvenor Street home
By EMILY BOHATCH | May 22, 2015The Athens Police Department received a call of a break in Friday morning and found a naked man sleeping in an upstairs bedroom.
