Athens environment commission to get another facelift
By William T. Perkins | June 1, 2014Athens city residents interested in crafting local environmental policy have an opportunity to serve on the Athens Environment and Sustainability Commission.
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Help us explore for-credit unpaid internships
By Allan Smith | May 29, 2014Although internships can be invaluable when done well, getting academic credit doesn't necessarily make it legal (or educational). As ProPublica has reported, some schools are sending students into unpaid internships that may not meet the federal government's guidelines for when interns should be paid.
Days after arrest, Glouster police chief now faces 12-count indictment
By Sam Howard | May 26, 2014Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly's whopping 25 felonies he'll face in court this fall now aren't the only charges pending against Athens County's law enforcement leaders.
OU faculty member shot to death in Pakistan
By Olivia Hitchcock | May 26, 2014An Ohio University adjunct faculty member was shot and killed Monday
OU alum to study primates
By William Gibbs | May 24, 2014A recent Ohio University graduate wants to study monkeys this summer, and he’s asking for your help to do so.
Ohio University summer construction underway
May 24, 2014In recent weeks, several announcements regarding the summer construction at Ohio University have been released. Here’s an update on summer campus construction:
Glouster police chief arrested on two felony counts
By Suhyeon Park | May 24, 2014The Village of Glouster Police Chief was arrested Friday night on a pair of felony charges.
OU President McDavis' total pay jumps
By Dina Berliner | May 19, 2014Among university executives, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis’ ranks in the top third in total pay, according to a new study.
Athens' environment commission gets two new members, one an OU student
By William T. Perkins | May 18, 2014Changes are coming to the city of Athens’ Environmental and Sustainability Commission.
Federal government foundation to help fund Rural Action project on Wayne National Forest
By Suhyeon Park | May 15, 2014Local non-profit environmental group Rural Action recently received funding from an arm of the federal government so conservationists can help restore plant life in Wayne National Forest.
Athens summer crime update: Police chiefs say thefts persist
By Emma Ockerman, Joshua Lim | May 14, 2014Crime typically dwindles after the closing of the Spring semester, but one crime that persists with decent prevalence is theft, local law enforcement leaders agree.
Former OU employee to face prison time for stealing, selling human bones
By Suhyeon Park | May 12, 2014A former Ohio University lab assistant was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for stealing and selling human bones owned by the university.
Athens CASA chapter gets $16,620 boost from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
By Suhyeon Park | May 11, 2014A local group advocating for children in judicial proceedings recently received an unprecedented donation from a lawyer who has worked his fair share of court cases — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
Slew of local arrests and indictments made in alleged drug network extending from Athens to Detroit
By Suhyeon Park | May 11, 2014Local law enforcement officials from four different agencies announced Monday the results of a recent collaborative effort to shut down an alleged drug ring in the area.
Ohio hockey player recovering after falling four stories from ladder early Saturday morning
By Tony Wolfe | May 7, 2014The Ohio University hockey community has been hard at work this week following an accident involving one of its players early Saturday morning.
'One of the largest' drug busts in Athens history leads to prison sentence for then-OU student
By Kelly Fisher | May 5, 2014A 21-year-old linked to a drug ring involving two former Ohio University football players pleaded guilty to several drug charges in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
OU professor faces more charges related to child pornography
By Suhyeon Park | May 4, 2014Another nine felony counts have been added to charges against an Ohio University professor accused of possessing online child pornography.
Turning Point solar project could power OU
By Allan Smith | May 3, 2014Ohio University will soon request proposals to replace its existing electric supply contract, and a group that includes a proposed large-scale solar project could bid to be OU's future power provider.
OU confers degrees on 4,000 students
By Joshua Lim | May 2, 2014The days of stressing over exams and assignments may be over for the graduating Class of 2014, but the memories made at Ohio University will always be remembered.
Former Nelsonville Fire Chief pleads guilty, gets sentence after using city cash for personal use
By Suhyeon Park | May 1, 2014The former Nelsonville Fire Chief accused of misusing city funds was sentenced in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Friday.
