NEWS BLOGS
Act might not prevent prescription drug abuse
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 29, 2013Methamphetamine, marijuana and heroin aren’t the only drugs plaguing Athens County.
Persistent protestors hope messages reach passersby
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 29, 2013Some use a microphone outside of Baker University Center.
Affordable Care Act to present multitude of exchange options
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 29, 2013When the highly anticipated Affordable Care Act online health insurance marketplaces, otherwise commonly referred to as exchanges, open Tuesday, many users may find costs to be lower than expected, government officials said.
OU searches for recreation director
By Austin Ambrose | Sep. 29, 2013Ohio University officials hope they’ll have a new executive director of campus recreation within the next two weeks as the final four candidates ease into their last interviews.
Nelsonville celebrates bypass with 5k event
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013Traffic was bad in Nelsonville on Saturday morning, but only because hundreds of people were celebrating that U.S. Route 33 will no longer include a long, slow trek through the city.
Senate site stays offline amid dispute with contract
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 29, 2013In the midst of Student Senate’s intern selection process, its site — where all the selection information is stored — went down.
State grants McDavis committee leadership
By Will Drabold | Sep. 29, 2013Ohio Gov. John Kasich has turned to Athens for new leadership.
Medicaid expansion status still pending
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013“Obamacare” elicits a variety of responses from Athens County residents.
Students gather to demand peace
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 29, 2013The sounds of Court Street turned heads Sunday afternoon, though this time it was not illicit festivities but cries for peace and justice that had people looking.
System set to change mental health coverage
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013The success stories are out there, you just have to be willing to look hard enough to find them.
Associated Press editor to accept award, speak to students
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 28, 2013One of journalism’s top executives will travel more than 500 miles to be recognized alongside journalists such as Walter Cronkite and Otis Chandler.
Black Alumni Reunion: OU alums and administrators discuss African-American experience on campus
By Austin Ambrose | Sep. 27, 2013A panel of five discussed the past, present and future of African-American students at Ohio University as part of the symposium celebrating the university’s 50th Black Alumni Reunion.
Black Alumni Reunion: African Studies program celebrates 50 years of ties to Africa
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 27, 2013Alumni, professors and students met Saturday afternoon to celebrate Ohio University’s 50 years of relations with Africa.
OU officials eye switch to trimester schedule
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 26, 2013Now that faculty and students have settled into semesters, Ohio University is considering a new academic schedule — trimesters.
Prisoners' last words, requests preserved in database
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 26, 2013The executioner asked David M. Brewer, a felon convicted for aggravated murder who was executed in 2003, if he had any last words.
Cardboard City fundraiser inspires participants to think outside the box
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 26, 2013Residents of Biddle Hall on East Green will be seeking revenge Saturday and Sunday during Cardboard City, Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraiser held in the Morton Hall parking lot.
City parking garage plans for elevator upgrades, repairs
By Julie Weller | Sep. 26, 2013The two elevators at the Athens City Municipal Parking Facility on Washington Street will soon undergo what city officials are calling urgent repairs.
Blackburn apologies for "insensitive statement"
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 26, 2013A man found guilty of shooting his wife in her sleep was found dead by gunshot in his Parkersburg, West Virginia apartment Tuesday, and Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn regrets his initial reaction to that.
Classified employees awarded for services
By Will Drabold | Sep. 26, 2013Undergraduates typically spend four years at Ohio University. Imagine being here for 30.
