Athens County detective tracks down trash throughout county
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 16, 2015Some would turn up their nose at investigating trash, but Detective Doug Crites sees a chance to make a difference.
NEWS BLOGS
City council and businesses clash over liquor licenses for Chipotle and Fluff Bakery and Catering
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 16, 2015With businesses in Athens working to start serving alcohol, students may not even be interested.
Ohio Supreme Court overrules Athens' fracking measure
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 16, 2015The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 against the local charter proposal that targeted state fracking laws.
Ohio University's Student Union to field student opinions at its Thursday meeting
Sep. 16, 2015Ohio University’s Student Union will be hosting a general assembly for students to discuss issues and plan a way to voice their concerns.
Post Haste: Consider this GOP debate drinking game tonight; Former Bobcat basketball player arrested
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 16, 2015Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015:
Q&A with Pete Couladis, chair of the Athens County Republican Party
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 15, 2015The Post sat down with the Athens County Republican Party chair to ask him about some of the struggles facing the party in the upcoming election.
Economist: Fed meeting might impact Ohio University students’ loans
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 15, 2015“I wouldn’t be losing a lot of sleep over what the Fed is going to be doing Wednesday," Vedder said. "But then again, I don’t have student loans.”
In one year, Ohio University’s Ping Center made $38,000 from membership fees
Sep. 15, 2015Non-students can purchase membership from Ping for $335 annually.
Rape reported to OUPD marks sixth alleged sex-related crime in Athens this semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 15, 2015OUPD and APD have received six reports of sex-related crimes during the Fall Semester.
Student Senate's Honors Tutorial College senator resigns after a resolution fails
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 15, 2015The senator resigned after a resolution that would have allowed students to vote on whether the senate became a direct democracy failed.
Ohio University now top 'Playboy' party school: How you reacted on Twitter
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 15, 2015Twitter has been abuzz since the news, which also trended on Facebook.
OU provides Inspector General with documents related to Coventry Lane, Park Place properties
Sep. 15, 2015The records sent to the Ohio Office of the Inspector General include information about Coventry Lane lease payments, structural problems with 29 Park Place and payments for the McDavis’ stay at the Ohio University Inn in March.
Ohio University Police Department arrests former Bobcat basketball player
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 15, 2015OUPD arrested the former Ohio University basketball player after he was charged with gross sexual imposition, a fourth degree felony.
Post Haste: Ohio University named top party school in 'Playboy' list; Senate met with Athens City Council
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 15, 2015Playboy named OU its top party school for 2015.
Faculty Senate: Mass email policy and building maintenance raise questions at Faculty Senate meeting
By Kyra Cobb | Sep. 14, 2015Faculty express a desire to learn more about a mass email policy in the works.
New location for Athens Farmers’ Market and more talk of vacation time at City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 14, 2015City Council hears from Athens farmers’ market, discusses fire truck payments and issues with saved vacation time.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated student urinates in dorm common area
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 14, 2015OUPD responded to a male who had urinated in the common area of his dorm and passed out with a half burned cigarette in his mouth.
Spontaneous protest organizes in response to traveling ministry outside Baker Center
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 14, 2015LGBT support surged outside Baker in response to traveling preachers.
'Playboy' names Ohio University top party school for 2015
By Megan Henry | Sep. 14, 2015Playboy cited the bars on Court Street, springtime fests and the Halloween Block Party as reasons for OU's high ranking.
Ohio University's Homecoming Parade route has been approved
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 14, 2015Despite backlash from some uptown business owners, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle approved a route that almost completely bypasses Court Street.
