OUPD records show decrease in campus bike thefts
By Joshua Lim | Nov. 9, 2014Those who live on South Green are more likely to have their bikes stolen.
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Lack of leave policy harmful for students
By Megan Henry | Nov. 9, 2014Graduate student Elizabeth Volpe became sick with mono last year and lost her graduate assistantship with the Women’s Center as a result.
City officials slow to answer questions on electrical aggregation
By EMILY BOHATCH | Nov. 7, 2014City officials haven’t adopted an electrical aggregation plan despite voters approving the idea last year.
Sheriff’s office ready to put life-saving Naloxone in deputy cruisers
By Julia Fair | Nov. 7, 2014The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement agency in the county that’s planning to carry Naloxone — a life saving drug for users overdosing on opiates — in their cruisers.
OU professor to be inducted into Cleveland Press Club hall of fame
By Will Gibbs | Nov. 7, 2014OU professor to be inducted into Cleveland Press Club hall of fame
The Division of Theater practices diligently to stay safe during main stage productions
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Nov. 7, 2014The Division of Theater practices diligently to stay safe during main stage productions.
HCOM professor named top mentor
By Kaitlin Coward | Nov. 7, 2014Dr. Timothy Law, assistant professor in OU-HCOM, was named Mentor of the Year by the American Osteopathic Association
Ohio University cancels cardboard event that looked to set world record
By Taylor Maple | Nov. 7, 2014The event to build a cardboard castle made of 15,000 cardboard boxes has been postponed with no set rescheduled date.
More than 89 Ohio University issued purchasing cards will be cancelled after being potentially compromised
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 7, 2014More than 89 Ohio University issued purchasing cards will be cancelled after being potentially compromised.
Trash can catches fire in Jefferson Hall
By Marisa Fernandez | Nov. 6, 2014Lighting fixture sets plastic trash can on fire Thursday night at Jefferson Hall.
Same-sex marriage ban upheld statewide
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 6, 2014The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld laws Thursday concerning same-sex marriage bans in Ohio and three other states in a 2-1 ruling, giving momentum to a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision in the future.
Low voter turnout trend continues
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 5, 2014Turnout at the polls in Athens County has been dismally low, and figures from Tuesday’s election show that this year was no different.
Law enforcement not on Yik Yak, Unseen yet
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 5, 2014Students and anonymous users of Yik Yak and Unseen rejoice, police aren't creeping on your posts — yet.
Ohio University Student Senate rejects passive campaign period
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 5, 2014Members rejected a resolution to institute a 16-day passive campaign period, which would have been an addition to the current 14-day active campaign period.
OU license plates benefit scholarship
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 5, 2014More than 2,000 Ohio drivers have an OU license plate, which benefits student scholarships
Ohio University Student Senate rejects passive campaign period
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 5, 2014At Wednesday night’s Student Senate meeting, members discussed campaigns for the second week in a row
Athens County passes all eight issues on ballot
By Julia Fair | Nov. 5, 2014While voters throughout Ohio were at work to give Republicans additional four-year terms in statewide offices — including Gov. John Kasich’s victory over Democrat Ed FitzGerald — those in Athens County and City also had to scrutinize a number of measures to increase taxes.Those residents passed all eight ballot issues in Tuesday’s midterm election, six of which raised taxes in some manner. Issue 154.18 percent of Athens County voters passed continued funding for the tuberculosis board for five years, starting in 2016. The Athens County Tuberculosis Board has been granted a 0.3 mill renewal levy. The levy was measured at about $160,000 a year, costing a $100,000 household $5 a year in property taxes. Issue 264.75 percent of Athens County voters passed the library levy. The library levy will raise $900,000 in funds for Athens County Public Libraries over the next five years. This tax costs $100,000 households about $35 annually in property taxes. Issue 473.94 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the senior citizens levy that will help fund the Meals-On-Wheels program. The senior citizen levy continues the roughly .25 mill levy for the next five years. This levy costs $100,000 households $7.88 in property taxes annually. The levy will generate $230,000 for senior nutrition services in Athens County. Issue 571.62 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the Athens County Emergency Medical Services levy. The EMS levy is a 1 mill replacement levy that will generate $900,000 annually. Those funds will help values of property taxes, fuel, supplies and vehicles that haven’t been touched since 2011, The Post previously reported. The levy will cost $100,000 households $35 a year in property taxes. Issue 658.79 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the Developmental Disability levy. Issue 6 will provide the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities $1.3 million per year, costing $100,000 households $52.50 in property taxes a year. Issue 778.28 percent of Athens city residents voted in favor of approving the Athens City Bill of Rights.Issue 7 bans hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in Athens city limits. Issue 868.78 percent of Athens voted in favor of the city of Athens’ Department of Arts, Parks and Recreation income tax levy.Issue 8 provides funding for the renovation of Athens city parks. This levy replaces the current one, resulting in a 0.1 percent income tax increase. The tax increase will be instated for the next 20 years. Issue 962.11 percent of Athens residents flocking to the 3rd Ward’s 4th precinct polling station voted in favor of allowing Sunday alcohol sales at Busy Day Market, 30 W. Stimson Avenue. jf311013@ohio.edu@Fair3Julia
Low shelter tag sales won’t ‘paws’ operation
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 5, 2014The dog shelter is facing a slow period in business but workers continue to look on the bright side.
Athens County Commissioners are concerned about caring for the elderly in Athens County.
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 5, 2014Athens County Commissioners are concerned about the safety of elderly folks in Athens County
Reviewing Rod: Committed to OU
By Olivia Hitchcock | Nov. 5, 2014Ohio University President Roderick McDavis took office in 2004 on the heels of what he called “a very successful” Bicentennial Campaign, which raised about $221 million for the university.
