Another new Athens city fire truck, another $250,000 promise from OU
By Sam Howard, William T. Perkins | July 13, 2014City of Athens officials say they need a new fire truck.
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Stocker Center cannot put out fires
By Bret Jamerson | July 11, 2014Stocker Center, home to one of Ohio University's largest colleges, dozens of faculty offices, classrooms and laboratories, does not have a working sprinkler system. The fire alarm works, but no water will spray from ceilings to kill a fire.
Ohio University opens medical campus in Dublin
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | July 9, 2014Some Bobcats now have a home in a new city — Dublin, Ohio.
More indictments come back on supposed Athens-Canada drug ring
By Suhyeon Park | July 9, 2014An Athens County Grand Jury indicted four folks on a whopping 27 criminal counts related to a supposed drug ring that Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn has said may stretch from Athens County to Canada.
Kiser's BBQ coming to Court St. in Athens
By Suhyeon Park | July 6, 2014Ohio University students looking to suppress a hankering for the down-home taste of barbeque soon won’t have to leave the friendly confines of Court Street.
Lawsuit filed against suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly
By Kelly Fisher | July 4, 2014A former Athens County Sheriff deputy, fired in 2012 due to accusations of insubordination and sexual harassment, filed a federal lawsuit against suspe
Suspect in Crystal crash pleaded not guilty
By Suhyeon Park | July 3, 2014The man who reportedly drove a car into The Crystal Bar last week pleaded not guilty to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid license at his hearing in the Athens County Municipal Court last Friday.
Former Glouster Police Chief pleads not guilty, more charges appear on the way
By Suhyeon Park | July 2, 2014A former Glouster Police Chief accused of helping a woman evade arrest plead not guilty to all charges against him at Athens County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
OU administrators sued over freedom of speech
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | June 30, 2014WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A member of Ohio University's Students Defending Students is taking his case to a higher court.
Tuition hike will not affect hundreds of students
By Will Drabold | June 29, 2014Scroll down for a graphic explaining the tuition increase.
Doctors Hospital Nelsonville to close, new facility open in its stead
By Sam Howard | June 29, 2014Less than one year after U.S. Route 33 officially bypassed Nelsonville, the northern Athens County village appears to be losing another long-held piece of infrastructure.
Man who allegedy drove into The Crystal gets OVI charge, Tuesday court date
By Joshua Lim | June 29, 2014This article initially incorrectly stated that Logan Graber had been released from custody after signing a $4,000 bond. The Post regrets the error.
West Union Street renovation gets boost from Ohio EPA
By William T. Perkins | June 22, 2014While Richland Avenue gets its long-awaited facelift this summer, another one of Athens’ main arteries — West Union Street — will see its own share of construction.
Elizabeth Sayrs appointed new dean of University College
By Olivia Hitchcock | June 19, 2014University College will be operating under a new dean by the end of the month.
Athens City Council broadens income tax levy likely to appear on fall ballot
By William T. Perkins | June 15, 2014Athens City Council members are toying with renewing a levy to increase the city’s income tax.
Ohio University Police officers weigh in on recent college shootings
By Joshua Lim | June 15, 2014Recent shootings at U.S. colleges don’t represent a direct threat to Ohio University, but OU Police officers say those incidents reaffirm t
Tuition increase put before Board of Trustees
By Will Drabold | June 11, 2014In less than a month, Ohio University students will likely be paying $156 more for their education.
Ohio University Police lieutenant files lawsuit against OU, OUPD
By Joshua Lim | June 10, 2014An Ohio University police lieutenant has filed a lawsuit against the university and its police department for allegedly failing to pay all of his wages while on paid administrative leave.
