Search for local man is ongoing
By Joshua Jamerosn | Mar. 16, 2014State and local authorities are still conducting a search for Samuel J. Wiater, the Athens man who was reported missing Thursday night by his mother.
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Board discusses salary, tuition
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 16, 2014Ohio University’s Board of Trustees walked out of Walter Hall on Friday afternoon with a new chairman and a commitment to increasing faculty salaries to compete with those at top-compensating state universities.
AVW shows team up
By Dylan Sams | Mar. 16, 2014Sitting in the audience of AVW’s Fridays Live in the RTV Building, the booth seems to be a quiet place. Inside the large-windowed room, however, it’s anything but, with the director calling out “take” or “ready and dissolve” every few seconds.
Office hours move to Internet
By Seth Archer | Mar. 16, 2014Students will be able to speak with their professors from the comfort of their beds once the university installs its new telephone systems.
Umbrellas to be offered in Baker Center
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 16, 2014Ohio University officials are offering a way to stay dry in Athens’ rainy weather with its umbrella sharing program, “yOUr Umbrella.”
Public meeting opens discussion on bike path spur
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 16, 2014The city of Athens held a public meeting Friday to discuss the development of a new bike path spur which will connect the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to Columbus Road.
Local schools to receive new computers from county official
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 16, 2014In between the court cases it sees in Athens County Common Pleas Court each week, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn’s office plans to donate computers to local school districts in the area.
Arrests down in ‘peaceful’ Mill Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Mar. 16, 2014You stand a greater chance of getting slapped with a citation from Ohio University Police for peeing at an off-campus fest than for underage drinking or public intoxication.
Arrests down as from last year in "peaceful" Mill Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Mar. 15, 2014You stand a greater chance of getting slapped with a citation from Ohio University Police for peeing at an off-campus fest than for underage drinking or public intoxication.
APD will attempt to complete variety of goals over next calendar year
By Allan Smith | Mar. 15, 2014From continuing its enforcement of the city’s noise nuisance party laws to updating its field training program, the Athens Police Department has set forth a diverse portfolio of goals for the next calendar year in its most recent annual report.
Athens barbecue staple to host new Irish event
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Mar. 13, 2014Two months after acquiring a liquor license, Kiser’s Barbeque at Eclipse is ready to take a shot at its first big event.
Athens prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
Concert to bring music, funds to Athens Historical Society
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 13, 2014Music and history buffs alike might be interested in attending a local concert that benefits the Athens County Historical Society & Museum.
New faces, more badges
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University students would see more cops around campus under an OU Police Department proposal to hire an additional five sworn officers, a notion that has received support from top university administrators.
Inclusion is Pride Week's focus
By Rebekah Barnes | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University Student Senate will be loud and proud as they host Pride Week, starting Monday, featuring guest speakers, socials and educational events on LGBTQA issues and focus on inclusion.
Purim party at OU's Hillel
By Anjelica Oswald | Mar. 13, 2014Costumes, drinks and shouts will abound in Hillel at Ohio University, as the Jewish community observes the festive Purim celebration.
After Mill Fest, OU officials not worried about St. Patrick's Day
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 13, 2014Despite the desire to shed Ohio University’s proclaimed party image, administrators did not consider pushing spring break back two weeks to fall during St. Patrick’s Day.
Board talks potential changes
By Dina Berliner, Maria DeVito, Seth Archer | Mar. 13, 2014The Board of Trustees met in Athens Thursday and will vote on its agenda’s resolutions Friday. The board, Ohio University’s governing body, spent Thursday in individual committee meetings to further dissect the agenda’s topics.
After Mill Fest, OU officials not worried about St. Patrick's Day
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 13, 2014Despite the desire to shed Ohio University’s proclaimed party image, administrators did not consider pushing spring break back two weeks to fall during St. Patrick’s Day.
Glouster man who accepted a plea deal in a robbery case files for judicial release
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery last January filed a motion for judicial release with the Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. If granted, he would be released early from prison.
