Meet the candidates
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University’s Student Senate election season slowly launched online as Twitter campaigns began to pop up in the early morning hours Monday.
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Free curbside compost pickup service a possibility for Athens
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 24, 2014Athens could become one of the first cities in Ohio to provide curbside compost pickup, city officials have said.
Alden to kick off bicentennial with symposium
By William Gibbs | Mar. 24, 2014Alden Library will celebrate its 200-year history with its Founder’s Day Symposium on Tuesday afternoon.
Meet the candidates: Action
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University’s Student Senate election season slowly launched online as Twitter campaigns began to pop up in the early morning hours Monday.
A major difference
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 24, 2014Marissa Singley’s professors in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology knew her name within the first week of classes, and it’s not because of her exceptional understanding of the subjects.
Meet the candidates: One
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University’s Student Senate election season slowly launched online as Twitter campaigns began to pop up in the early morning hours Monday.
Local man pleads guilty to charges of burglary
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 24, 2014A local man pleaded guilty in a Thursday court hearing to burglary charges and was ordered to pay a $45,000 fine, among other consequences.
More than 30 arrests made at High Fest
By Allan Smith | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University Police and the Ohio Investigative Unit arrested and cited more than 30 people during Saturday’s High Fest.
Speakers promote visuals in reporting
By William Gibbs | Mar. 24, 2014Five speakers from throughout the communication industry visited Ohio University to talk about the importance of visuals in the news.
Men's Basketball: Antonio Campbell shows great improvement as he provides crucial minutes for Ohio
By Brandon Kors | Mar. 24, 2014To have success in a postseason tournament, a team needs not only a bit of luck, but also its entire roster on top of its game.
Alden symposium highlights 'locavore' culture at 200th anniversary celebration
By William Gibbs | Mar. 24, 2014Nearly 100 people gathered around the smell of bread pudding and macaroons on the fourth floor of Alden Library on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Ohio University Libraries.
Potential 'social host' ordinance is in its infancy
By Allan Smith | Mar. 23, 2014Graduate Student Senate President Joel Newby told Student Senate last week that local law enforcement had been discussing the potential of a “social host” ordinance, but both Athens and Ohio University officials have said there is no written proposal — and there might never be one.
Grant will establish research center on Mill Street
Mar. 23, 2014A grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a "new industry cooperative research center" on Mill St., according to a university news release.
'Record-breaking year' for local food initiative
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 23, 2014Whether it’s with vegetable gardens, donation stations or cooking classes, Community Food Initiative officials say the local organization is striving to fill hungry bellies and foodie desires in Athens.
State Rep. Phillips visits for discussion
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2014More than a dozen Athens County residents got some face time with state Rep. Debbie Phillips on Friday to air out their concerns, chief among them the state regulations on injection wells.
More than 20 arrested by undercover agents at High Fest
By Allan Smith | Mar. 23, 2014Ohio University Police and the Ohio Investigative Unit arrested and cited 33 people during Saturday’s High Fest, with undercover agents from the unit making 21 arrests.
City to fix faulty roads after rough winter
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 23, 2014Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl called this winter one of the harshest he’s seen in his tenure, but the freezing temperatures and snowfall might have been cruelest to the city’s roads.
FIFA internship to cost students $10,000
By Seth Archer | Mar. 22, 2014It’ll take an estimated $10,000 to intern with the U.S. National Soccer team covering the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
City looks to purchase $65,000 construction vehicle
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 22, 2014After five years on the job, the city is making strides to replace one of the city’s older pieces of machinery — a big, yellow Kobelco trackhoe.
Chance of rain won't dampen High Fest
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 20, 2014When he reflected on previous years, Mayor Paul Wiehl said he’s not anticipating a chaotic High Fest.
