NEWS BLOGS
New Hoopla Service allows library patrons to view content on digital devices
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 19, 2014Athens County Public Libraries introduced a new service this month that allows patrons to borrow audiobooks, music and videos by downloading them to their electronic devices.
Students seek PACE jobs for real-life experience
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 19, 2014Samantha Pelham, a freshman eager for some extra cash, applied for six PACE positions at Ohio University this spring. She got interviews for all six.
Libraries, readers adjust to electronic reading options
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 19, 2014During what is referred to as the “technology age,” many people choose to read with the swipe of a finger rather than a turn of a page.
City: #Fest safety alarming this year
Apr. 17, 2014Despite efforts by #Fest organizers to increase organization at the mostly annual event, city officials believe the event is unsafe and are exploring ways of enforcing sanitation and health standards.
Bobcats pick new senate members
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 17, 2014Ohio University students chose to restart Student Senate — or at least a majority of it.
Appalachian history preserved
Apr. 16, 2014Tom O’Grady’s knowledge and love of Ohio started on the back roads from Cleveland to Athens.
Counterfeiter still at large
By Allan Smith | Apr. 16, 2014Though Athens Police have a photo of a suspect whom they say made counterfeit bills and passed them at an uptown bar, authorities said they have no new updates for the public on the case.
Court Street to go international on Saturday
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 16, 2014Court Street will become host to dozens of flags, 27 booths and hundreds of Ohio University students and Athens residents this Saturday for the International Street Fair.
Fest related arrests up this season
By Allan Smith | Apr. 15, 2014This year’s spring fest season saw a slight increase in arrests compared to last year’s, although arrests under Ohio University’s semester system still pales in comparison to the spring of 2012, the year of Ohio University’s final quarter.
Sheriff has tips for prom season
By Allan Smith | Apr. 15, 2014Athens County Interim Replacement Sheriff Rodney Smith sent a news release to local media Tuesday recommending driving tips local high school students and parents should keep in mind during prom season.
'AP' science writer talks climate change
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 15, 2014No one is immune to climate change, said Seth Borenstein, a science writer for the Associated Press. Borenstein met with students, staff, and Athens residents Tuesday night in Baker University Center second floor to speak about climate change during his presentation, “Too Hot to Handle.”
Golding, Benoit to visit Student Senate
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 15, 2014In the last regular Ohio University Student Senate meeting before the new ruling members are elected Thursday, the body will again be visited by top university officials.
'Missing' student found, arrested
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 15, 2014The former Ohio University student who was reported missing by a friend — and was believed by authorities to have been in hiding — was found and arrested in Georgia earlier this month, The Post has learned.
Just another summer
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 14, 2014Maria Lamb says she can’t set up a typical playdate for her daughter, Lizzie.
Professor appointed as new Southern campus dean
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 14, 2014One Ohio University professor will move up from overseeing a university department to an entire campus.
OU strategizes flora landscaping to enhance scenery, recruitment
By Dina Berliner | Apr. 14, 2014When it comes to recruiting, upkeeping Ohio University’s landscape might be just as important as promoting its academics.
Preliminary construction begins for Bobcat Depot
By Seth Archer | Apr. 14, 2014Summertime changes are beginning to be seen on campus.
