Powdered alcohol is coming to a store near you, but not if some legislators can help it
By Matt Cudahy | Apr. 7, 2015APD Chief Pyle says he wouldn't be surprised if over-eager revelers start snorting to get drunk.
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Wondering what those black poles are near College Green?
By Dina Berliner | Apr. 6, 2015Ohio University continues to upgrade ADA accessibility on campus with installation of path markers.
Student Union schedules second ‘Bat Rally’ to promote petition
Apr. 6, 2015Ohio University Student Union will be sponsoring a second installment of the Bat Rally.
Resident offers to pay to fill Uptown with children’s art
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 6, 2015Athens resident Barb Kostohryz pushed for the city’s approval to create and display banners containing local children’s artwork during Athens City Council’s Monday night meeting.
Week’s reports include graffiti, arson and criminal damaging
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 6, 2015The phrase, “Don’t listen to your mother” was spray painted on Glidden Hall
The Fluff Bakery owners to sell business
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 6, 2015Owners of The Fluff Bakery and Catering announced Monday morning they would be selling the property, and that the new owners would have control of the business.
New ordinance outlines guides for distributing pay raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 5, 2015Council will discuss an ordinance that would outline who would be allowed to dole out pay raises within the City Building
‘Wealth and poverty’ week to teach students about Appalachia
By Alex Meyer | Apr. 5, 2015The College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting “Wealth and Poverty in Appalachia” events all week
OU-HCOM hopes to produce primary care physicians to help with national shortage
By Kaitlin Coward | Apr. 5, 2015Nearly 60 percent of OU-HCOM’s graduates currently practice in the state of Ohio.
Patton College classes moving to Tupper during construction
By Kailtin Coward | Apr. 5, 2015The Patton College will have most classes in Tupper Hall while offices will be temporarily relocated to Lindley Hall.
Applebee's on East State closed for remainder of the day due to fire
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 5, 2015The Applebee's on 547 E. State St. caught fire early Sunday afternoon for reasons that are still unknown.Damage appeared to be contained near the back of the restaurant. There are a number of charred seats and tables outside, and employees said Applebee's would be closed for the rest of the day.There was one Athens Fire Department pumper truck at the scene around 3:15 p.m.An area manager for the chain drove to the restaurant from West Virginia, arriving at around 4:30 and leaving shortly after 5.Employees were unable to comment on the occurrence but said more information would likely be available Monday morning. @wtperkinswp198712@ohio.edu
GSS announces 2015-2016 preliminary candidates
By Megan Henry | Apr. 4, 2015Preliminary candidates for the Graduate Student Senate elections have been announced.
Wilbur disputes Student Senate decision to disqualify him from election campaign
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 3, 2015Keith Wilbur, the senior student representative to Ohio University’s Board of Trustees, was disqualified from running as a Student Senate presidential candidate for the TIME ticket after senate’s Board of Elections found that he violated two campaign rules.
Petition against McDavis' relocation gains 300 signatures, OU Student Union says
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 2, 2015A petition demanding further consideration from Ohio University regarding President Roderick McDavis’ living arrangements has gathered 300 signatures, according to the OU Student Union.
Events and celebrations for the Easter holiday and Passover Seder
By Mallory Arnold | Apr. 2, 2015From Easter Egg hunts to a Passover Seder dinner, Athens hosts a multitude of activities for the celebratory weekend.
Three finalists selected for OU's new chief information officer
Apr. 2, 2015Three finalists have been selected for the position of chief information officer at Ohio University, according to a university news release.
Series of changes come together to diminish once legendary OU street fests
By Allan Smith | Apr. 2, 2015Fests aren’t what they once were, and people around town are noticing.
Ridges Advisory Council to present draft at June Board meeting
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 2, 2015The Ridges Advisory Council will present a draft of their development plan at the Board of Trustees meeting in June.
Palmer Fest saw an increase in arrests, while Mill Fest saw a decrease this year
By Julia Fair | Apr. 2, 2015This year Palmer Fest sees a 72 percent increase in arrests from 2014.
Local power provider opposes federal emission proposals through website
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 2, 2015AEP, which provides power to homes in Athens County, recently published a website opposing aspects of the EPA’s Clean Power Rule.
