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Work Station offers free training for unemployed

By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 10, 2013

The 2013 unemployment rate in Athens County is approximately 9 percent, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Man convicted of domestic violence remains in prison

By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 10, 2013

The Athens County Common Pleas Court found a Glouster man in violation of his community control in his post-conviction hearings, forcing him to serve the remainder of his prison term.

Students host vigils for Suicide Prevention Day

By Hannah Yang | Sep. 10, 2013

The glow from the candlelight lit up the faces of Ohio University students and faculty gathered to remember those affected by suicide and the stigma associated with acknowledging the need for help.

Psychological Services back to home in Hudson after major renovations

By Maria DeVito | Sep. 10, 2013

Students who step into Counseling and Psychological Services will be met with a different environment than they would have been last fall.

Graduate Student Senate reconvenes, discusses reaching out, getting involved

By Megan Eagle | Sep. 9, 2013

Graduate Student Senate President Joel Newby led the first body meeting of the 2013-14 school year by accepting all incoming commissioners.

OU brings in $745,000 from prospective students

By Will Drabold | Sep. 9, 2013

It’s possible Ohio University’s applicants, if accepted, will earn back their non-refundable application fee once on campus.

Council: City, county set up draft proposal for sewer line extension

By Cassie Kelly | Sep. 9, 2013

Athens City Council met Monday night to discuss a city-county agreement for sewerage line extension to replace an aging infrastructure.

$Anti-fracking advocates request written explanation for ballot initiative snub$

Anti-fracking advocates request written explanation for ballot initiative snub

By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 9, 2013

A local group opposing hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” has asked the Athens County Board of Elections for a written explanation as to why it denied a fracking ban initiative from appearing on the November ballot.

Faculty Senate covers guaranteed tuition, student retention effort

By Danielle Keeton-Olsen, Jada Colon | Sep. 9, 2013

Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit opened Faculty Senate’s Monday meeting by preparing them for a new way OU might receive funding.

Student Senate to hear from Campus Involvement and OU Post-IT!

By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 9, 2013

After last Student Senate meeting’s vocal Student speak-OUt, this week’s meeting will be comparatively relatively calm.

Women's Golf: Bobcats meet goal, place in top eight

By Meghan Noga | Sep. 9, 2013

The women’s golf team placed sixth in the Red Bird Invitational in Normal, Ill., on Monday.

Clippinger Labs evacuated after two students pass out in class

By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 9, 2013

The building reopened at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and classes resumed normal functioning, according to OU's website.

Local meal plan proves challenging for Athens eateries

By Sam Howard | Sep. 9, 2013

Citing high food prices and availability concerns, some Athens restaurant owners say the “locavore” bug is tough to catch.

Prosecutor picks up Athens natives, former 'Cats in his office to help victims

By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 9, 2013

After graduation, Ohio University alumni scatter across the country to start their new careers; however, some of them end up returning to Athens.

Most Athens Co. schools see state funds flatline

By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 9, 2013

A quick glance at Gov. John Kasich’s education plan under the new state budget looks like a great deal: $1.5 billion dollars in additional resources to local schools, a grant program to fund new ideas in schools, and even scholarships given to new kindergartners whose parents are close to the poverty level.