NEWS BLOGS

Ex-employee accused of stealing bones from Ohio University

A second former Ohio University employee was indicted in connection to the theft and sale of bones and preserved human remains from a university anatomy lab.

Donors give three local families holiday gifts

Three families The Post showcased in December spent their holidays with a few more gifts under their tree and in their wallets.

New opportunities for students to cover the 2014 World Cup are unfolding

The FIFA World Cup is known worldwide as the biggest event in the sport of soccer, and students from Ohio University have the chance to travel to Brazil this summer to cover the global spectacle.

OU student pleads guilty to two drug charges

An Ohio University student pleaded guilty Friday to two drug charges after possessing and selling a form of ecstasy from his 17 W. Washington St. apartment, which is located within 1,000 feet of the Athens Middle School.

Everyday Athens

Faculty Senate seeks to include adjunct faculty in decisions despite their fluctuating schedules

Some faculty members can be called to work for Ohio University to teach two courses during one semester and none the next. Because of their fluctuating schedules and roles, OU’s adjunct faculty are hard to track.

OU offers additional resources to help business development

Ohio University will offer more opportunities to businesses acquiring government contracts after the state requested it expand its resource sites to the Dayton and Cincinnati areas.

Online evaluations floundering

Although Ohio University colleges have thrown out paper course evaluations for efficiency purposes, online evaluations do not guarantee high response rates.

Gentile sworn in as Asst. Minority Whip

Ohio Representative Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, was sworn in as Assistant Minority Whip, making him the number four Democrat in the Ohio Senate, Tuesday.

Hot water on East Green to be shut off for 'emergency repairs'

Students on East Green might have to change their shower schedules for Wednesday.

Bobcat bouncing back

Once considered locally extinct but now boasting a resilient population growth since their recent resurgence, the bobcat is making a comeback in Ohio.

City pays to settle civil rights lawsuit

A local landlord and the owner of an adult entertainment company who were looking to build a strip club on Stimson Avenue accepted $425,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit on Monday, according to several officials involved.

Scholarship fund honors deceased OU student

The family of a recently deceased Ohio University student is in the process of collecting money for a memorial scholarship fund in his name.

Third person indicted in connection to Glouster murder case

A third person affiliated with an October murder case was indicted Tuesday for allegedly receiving stolen property that belonged to the deceased.

Council discusses roadway extensions

Ohio University students might return in the fall to find several on- and near-campus streets connected, extended or rerouted, city officials said.

City, landlord reach $425,000 settlement to nix stripclub on Stimson

A local landlord, looking to build a strip club on Stimson Avenue in conjunction with an adult entertainment company, has withdrawn the application in a $425,000 settlement with the city of Athens, The Post has learned.

Senator takes tour of OU

Christian Sagardia and Gary Grant moved into their second-floor office space at Ohio University’s Innovation Center this past summer with a goal in mind: create an immersive navigation system that gives users information about everything around them.

Patton to serve as new assistant dean of students

Come February, the dean of students’ team will have a new member.

Robberies may spike for off-campus housing

Many Ohio University students returning to their off-campus housing before the Spring Semester kicks off Monday might be shocked to see their TVs, DVD players or other belongings have gone missing.

APD says recent phone calls are not from department

Many residents reported receiving solicitation phone calls from police fundraising groups that are not associated with the Athens Police Department, according to a news release from APD.