Pat Kelly responds to subpoenas, allegations
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 3, 2013As Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly was served four subpoenas Friday, a new chapter was written in the grand jury investigation into complaints of wrongdoing in his office.
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Electronic cigarettes await new legislative ruling in Ohio House
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 3, 2013Electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as e-cigs, stand in legal, medical and social limbo as researchers, the government and the public try to get their heads around just what these devices really are.
Ohio Dominican partners with OU medical school
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 3, 2013Students with an undergraduate pre-medicine degree might be on a direct path to a job, but Ohio University’s medical school is offering some high school students who are considering the major an alternative.
OU leadership series to be offered twice
By Austin Ambrose | Sep. 3, 2013For the first time, Ohio University’s 21st Century Leadership Series will be offered twice this school year.
Public desires voice against injection well
By Sam Howard | Sep. 3, 2013Last fall, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources denied a request from the Athens County commissioners for a public hearing about injecting hydraulic fracturing waste in the area.
OU student reports rape
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 3, 2013An Ohio University student was reportedly raped in her dorm on South Green Monday morning.
Cost of student lockouts funds Residential Housing
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 2, 2013Every time an Ohio University student gets locked out of his or her room, residence halls earn money for events.
Board of Trustees travels far from home for meetings
Sep. 2, 2013Ohio University’s Board of Trustees held a meeting off campus for the second time in two years — just minutes away from one of its regional branches.
McDavis' fundraising success nears campaign goal, leads to bonus
By Will Drabold | Sep. 2, 2013While some Ohio University deadlines were extended this summer, one might be ahead of schedule.
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.
