NEWS BLOGS
Cause of freshman's death remains undetermined
By Will Drabold | Sep. 2, 2013Michael Robinson, a freshman who studied pre-physical therapy and psychology, was found dead in Atkinson House on South Green around 5 a.m. on Saturday, according to OU Police Department Chief Andrew Powers.
Library powered by sun
By Olivia Bower | Sep. 2, 2013Solar panels recently installed on the roof of the Athens Public Library will bring numerous financial and environmental benefits to the community, local officials said.
Local produce draws student crowds
By Julie Weller | Sep. 2, 2013Local companies in Athens generally enjoy the business Ohio University students bring, and though a lot of students live in dorms, the Athens Farmers Market isn’t an exception.
West Nile Virus testing no longer state-funded
By Sam Howard | Sep. 2, 2013By the time Labor Day rolls around each year, Charles Hammer said it’s safe to assume the West Nile virus has made its way into Athens County’s mosquito population.
Update: OU freshman found dead in dorm on South Green over weekend
By Will Drabold | Aug. 31, 2013Saying it could be weeks or months until the investigation is complete, Ohio University Police Department Chief Andrew Powers said Saturday that the death of freshman Michael Robinson poses no threat to the university community.
Ohio University student dies on South Green
By Will Drabold | Aug. 30, 2013Michael Robinson, a freshman at Ohio University, died in Atkinson House on Saturday, according to an email from OU's Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones.
Coolville man receives another felony charge for raping teenage girl
By Kelly Fisher | Aug. 29, 2013A Coolville man who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl in Athens County now has a second felony charge in his case.
Former RA faces charges for dorm room burglary
By Kelly Fisher | Aug. 29, 2013Several Ohio University students told the Ohio University Police Department in February they believe a now-former resident assistant stole personal belongings while they were sleeping.
Organization promotes suicide prevention
By Hannah Yang | Aug. 29, 2013A piece of graffiti with suicidal undertones in Glidden Hall caused two Ohio University students to stop last November and leave their own message.
Officials hope new signs, barriers prevent fatalities at Hocking Hills
By Sam Howard | Aug. 29, 2013After a deadly spring at Hocking Hills State Park this year, state employees swore to make the park safer than ever before.
Search for man accused of public indecency in Emeriti Park continues
By Sam Howard | Aug. 29, 2013The Ohio University Police Department issued a crime alert Thursday after a man allegedly masturbated in public Wednesday night.
Catmail undergoes facelift for fall, students provide mixed feedback
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 29, 2013Ohio University students accessing their Catmail accounts are logging in a little differently this semester.
Slight peak in rowdiness normal for opening weekend, police say
By Allan Smith | Aug. 29, 2013Noise complaints and reports of break-ins are the most typical types of activity local police deal with when students return to Athens, law enforcement officials said.
Trustees raise McDavis' salary to $427K in surprise vote
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen, Will Drabold | Aug. 29, 2013Dozens of miles from Ohio University’s Athens campus, the Board of Trustees unanimously agreed on several topics: increasing pay for President Roderick McDavis and OU faculty and staff, as well as considering taking out $100 million in debt over five years to fund construction projects.
OU First Lady granted pay increase by trustees
By Will Drabold | Aug. 29, 2013The McDavis' household was given more than one pay increase at Thursday’s Board of Trustees’ meeting.
Officer's canine partner euthanized
By Sam Howard | Aug. 29, 2013A K-9 deputy with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was put down Thursday morning.
Deadly drug rates plague Athens County
By Sam Howard | Aug. 28, 2013Athens County officials are at odds over the cause, but they know one thing is for certain: Drug users in the county are dying at one of the fastest rates in Ohio.
Renewable-energy deal involves all parties under sun
By Allan Smith | Aug. 28, 2013Some local renewable energy advocates say Ohio University should accept a renewable energy deal to fund a solar power plant in Southeastern Ohio — or any plan that diversifies the university’s energy consumption — in part because of a commitment OU President Roderick McDavis signed in 2007.
