OU employee dies in highway car crash
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 27, 2015Shane Gilkey, Ohio University's assistant vice president for Research, was killed in a car accident Friday morning.
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Athens Fire responds to apparent trash fire outside Lindley
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 27, 2015Athens Fire Department responded to an apparent dumpster fire outside Lindley Hall on Friday morning.
Athens County to file civil suit against Pat Kelly
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 26, 2015County commissioners decide to take action against former sheriff Pat Kelly to receive compensation for money spent during Kelly’s suspension.
OU researchers create project to turn food waste into fuel
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 26, 2015In the project, they hope to use compost to produce methane to be used as fuel.
New residence halls more than three quarters complete
By Taylor Maple | Feb. 26, 2015All of OU’s new residence halls are on schedule to be completed in the summer, while Park Place nears the end of its construction.
OUPD officer allegedly assaulted in the course of arrest
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 26, 2015An Ohio University Police officer sustained injuries to his face and received a bloody nose.
Prosecutor’s office appropriates more than $1,000 to community programs
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 26, 2015The prosecutor’s office gives ten percent of their Law Enforcement Trust Fund to community programs each year
Homeless search for winter housing
By Julia Fair | Feb. 26, 2015Homeless individuals in Athens County look for various places to stay in the cold winter months. Some find beds at homeless shelters, but some find a place to stay at Southeastern Regional Jail for the night.
Though local agencies have been denied grant funding, beneficial programs continue
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 25, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Athens Police Department and My Sister’s Place have recently been denied grant funding for programs benefiting survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse, but are still pushing forward
New BLAC hosts summit to discuss race issues, future goals
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 25, 2015About 25 students attended a summit to discuss future initiatives for the group.
GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
Feb. 25, 2015GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
Prostate and Cervical cancer rates in Athens County are among highest in region
By Luke Furman | Feb. 25, 2015A high smoking rate and lack of vaccination are possible explanation for Athens County’s high prostate and cervical cancer incidence rates.
Flower shop struggling to attract business in new location
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 25, 2015Jack Neal Floral reopened in late December after its former building was destroyed in the West Union Street Fire. But the city’s unwillingness to approve its sign is hurting business.
Athens County vacant planner position to be filled soon
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 25, 2015Athens County Commissioners will meet Thursday morning for their weekly meeting to discuss possible renovations to the EMS station, filling county planner position and hiring a new position at the 911 offices.
Athens is named one of 'coolest' towns in the nation
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 25, 2015An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
Kasich encourages tightened spending, education reform during State of the State address
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 24, 2015The governor encouraged residents and legislators alike to continue on the economic path the state has been on
Heads up, med students: HCOM proposes 5 percent tuition increase
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 24, 2015It just needs Board of Trustees approval.
OU-HCOM professors pen book on fieldwork
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 24, 2015Researchers should check out the book while preparing for work abroad.
Legacy of longevity
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 24, 2015Long-serving employees are seen by some as mentors, advisors and stabilizing influences in their departments.
Man gets two-year jail term for Uptown sexual battery behind bar
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 24, 2015Blackburn called sexual assault an "epidemic" on college campuses.
