News Briefs: 04-08-14
By Kelly Doran, Kelly Fisher, Lucas Daprile | Apr. 7, 2014OU professor, facing child pornography charges, due in court
NEWS BLOGS
Plans for the Capital Budget
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 7, 2014Within the $2.4 billion Capital Budget passed last week, there is about $26 million set aside for development in Athens County, which state and local officials say will see a boon for local projects and non-profits.
Fire in shelter sees no injuries
By Allan Smith | Apr. 7, 2014Athens City Fire responded to a call at a local homeless shelter Monday afternoon after a fire started in the building’s laundry room, according to officials.
Expert: 'Total lunar eclipse' might grace Athens sky
By Suhyeon Park | Apr. 7, 2014A “total lunar eclipse” is expected to take place April 15, according to the website of Fred Espenak, an American Goddard Space Flight Center astrophysicist who is best known for eclipse predictions.
GSS talks magnet campaign, extra health coverage
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 7, 2014Graduate Student Senate passed a resolution to allocate $500 toward a magnet campaign that will be in effect next school year.
Athens County man, 73, dies in plane crash
By Suhyeon Park | Apr. 6, 2014An Athens County man died Saturday while piloting a small, single-engine aircraft toward an unknown destination, according to authorities who said little information was available Sunday evening.
OUPD's staff expansion meets increasing demand for law enforcement, chief says
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 6, 2014Ohio University Police Department’s decision to hire five more officers stems from a two-pronged concern, said OUPD Chief Andrew Powers.
Council, committees to touch on projects, electric aggregation at tonight's meeting
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 6, 2014Athens City Council will meet tonight for a combined committees and council meeting due to the skipped meeting last week.
OU Moms bring business and good times to Athens
By Heather Hare | Apr. 5, 2014As many Ohio University students’ moms descended upon Athens to be introduced to a taste of their child’s Athens lifestyles, several preparations were made to ensure that the city was a safe environment for the weekend’s festivities.
Senate to change vague budget rules
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 5, 2014Student Senate hopes to tighten its rules for its treasurer position and its holder’s accessibility to senate funds during this week’s changed meeting time and place.
Breaking: Plane crashes near Ohio University airport, one fatality confirmed
By Nicolien Buholzer | Apr. 4, 2014Update 8:15 p.m.
Viruses spread during fest season
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 3, 2014Hanley Cullen skeptically picked up a stray solo cup off the ground at Mill Fest because she didn’t think too much bad could come of it.
Senate debate draws crowd
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 3, 2014The second Student Senate presidential debate of this week took place Thursday night.
OUPD responds to South Green explosions; investigation underway
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 3, 2014The Ohio University Police Department is investigating “three small explosions” that went off on South Green late Thursday night. No injuries were reported as of press time, according to authorities.
President McDavis looks to improve with construction, but keep OU's 'current look'
By Maria DeVito, Seth Archer | Apr. 3, 2014President Roderick McDavis and other top Ohio University officials held an open discussion on how construction projects will change the appearance of Athens’ campus.
Guaranteed tuition given green light
By SARA JERDE | Apr. 2, 2014The Ohio Board of Regents approved Ohio University’s plan to offer a flat tuition rate to students over a period of four years.
Glouster resident granted judicial release
By Kelly Doran | Apr. 2, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and burglary last January was granted judicial release last week.
Portion of W. Union down to one lane until Friday
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 2, 2014Traffic on West Union Street between Elliotsville Road and Morrison Elementary School, 793. W. Union, will be reduced to a single lane one more day than planned because of weather-related issues.
