Ann Arbor man arrested related to alleged Homecoming 2013 rape
By Samuel Howard | Oct. 9, 2014Dedrick Peterson, 31, was arrested Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Michigan after reportedly raping someone during Ohio University's Homecoming Weekend last year.
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Administration finds demands impractical
By Alisa Warren | Oct. 8, 2014Some OU officials are voicing concerns for Student Senate’s dramatic demands including a $15 minimum wage.
Senate’s agenda passes, moving forward
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 8, 2014Student Senate passed a multi-pronged resolution Wednesday.
OU grads proud to be part of 20-year-old AmeriCorps
By Heather Hare | Oct. 8, 2014It’s the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps.
Five pounds of marijuana "in plain view" seized in Athens
By Julia Fair | Oct. 8, 2014Five pounds of marijuana was found and seized in Athens on Tuesday.
Students to head to Ferguson for support
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 8, 2014A group of OU students will be heading to Ferguson.
Bobcats give back near and far at local pantry
Oct. 8, 2014Pack the Pantry will take place at Ping Recreation Center during Homecoming.
Meet the Homecoming Court
By Lacy Purdum | Oct. 8, 2014Get to know the candidates for Homecoming King and Queen.
Baker escalators may be shut down after-hours
By Taylor Maple | Oct. 8, 2014Shutting down Baker escalators after the center closes may save the university thousands.
Farmers Market asks city for millions
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 8, 2014Athens Farmers Market feels as if it’s outgrown its current location on E State St, and is asking the city to help purchase a new location.
County auditor incumbent debates with democrat Kathy Hecht on transparency, assistance
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 8, 2014Republican Jill Thompson, current county auditor and lone red beacon serving in Athens County, debated Democratic challenger and Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht Tuesday night for the Athens County auditor’s position, up for reelection this November.
From Fords to firetrucks, two mechanics repair it all
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 8, 2014City mechanics Dana Nichols and Craig Parsens have just enough time to wipe the sweat from their brows now that mowing season is nearing a close.
In act of random kindness, church gives OU students free coffee
Oct. 8, 2014David Bright has “some premium coffee” — it just happened to be Starbucks this week — that he gives away to at least 40 Ohio University students every Monday morning, no strings attached.
More scholarships for Ohio University freshman class
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 8, 2014The largest class in Ohio University history may be a result of a new way of distributing scholarship money, some universities official said.
Student Senate pushes for $15 minimum wage
By Alisa Warren | Oct. 8, 2014Senate is voting on many controversial topics at Wednesday’s meeting.
Reviewing Rod: McDavis' $100 million pledge for research unmet
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 8, 2014Ohio University was ranked third in the state in terms of the money it could use for research and development when President Roderick McDavis took office.
Athens County Commissioners prepare for Ebola
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 8, 2014At the Athens County Commissioners meeting, officials discussed the possibility of an Ebola outbreak, the installation of a salt storage building, and the increase of prices on dog tags.
Tornado watch in effect for Athens County
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 7, 2014Tornado watch in effect for Athens county until 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
Man wanted for months in connection to stabbing arrested in Alabama
By Julia Fair | Oct. 7, 2014Jerry Noble allegedly stabbed a 60-year-old man in July.
City Council discusses garbage ordinance
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 6, 2014Athens City Council members direct discussion back to the trash law and decides to push amendments forwards.
