NEWS BLOGS
Meet Ohio University's newest top administrators
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013As buildings were assembled throughout campus this summer, so were top administrator teams.
Sheriff: Allegations not abnormal, just 'typical Athens Co. politics'
By XANDER ZELLNER | Aug. 22, 2013Even with allegations of wrongdoing that would leave him with some explaining to do, Sheriff Pat Kelly said this sum mer is unlike any other.
Ohio University might see millions in surprise revenue surplus
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013A larger incoming class and changes in state funding could result in a budget surplus nearly double what Ohio University of ficials originally expected for this school year.
New non-voting trustee is Ohio University alumna, former CEO
By SARA JERDE | Aug. 22, 2013A new face will be making major decisions along with Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and the rest of the board of trustees next school year.
Emergency repairs increase Ohio University's debt
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013Deferred maintenance caused costly emergency construction projects this summer, and offi cials are considering a proposal to raise the debt allowance to pay for building upkeep.
Athens City Council approves land purchase, puts electrical aggregation on ballot
By Cassie Kelly, Kate Hiller | Aug. 22, 2013While students were off cam pus doing internships, odd jobs and being couch potatoes, Ath ens City Council was still in ses sion. Most of the time.
Robberies, loose python keep law enforcement busy during summer months
By Allan Smith | Aug. 22, 2013Quiet is the word most closely associated with crimi nal activity during a summer in Athens, yet multiple hap penings managed to make some noise and keep law en forcement stirring during the four-month span.
Big campus construction projects, both planned and unplanned, come with big costs
By Hannah Yang | Aug. 22, 2013The sounds of crumbling rubble and pounding industrial tools might serve as a reminder of the changes made this sum mer to the university’s land scape and how it will continue to be modified throughout the next decade.
Need a designated driver? There's an app for that
By Olivia Hitchcock | Aug. 22, 2013Whether a long night at Alden Library or an evening party has students out late, there are sev eral services throughout cam pus aimed to help students get home safely.
Ohio University and City of Athens respond to student violations
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 22, 2013A student could commit only one crime, but he or she would likely face punishment from both Ohio University and the city of Athens.
Canterbury gets 7 years in prision for raping OU student
By Kelly Fisher | Aug. 9, 2013After being convicted of rape against an Ohio University student, Levi Canterbury, of Gallipolis, was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday.
Athens girl, 3, dies after hit by car; police short on details
By Allan Smith | Aug. 6, 2013A 3-year-old Athens girl died this morning after she was struck by a car on East State Street east of Hope Drive.
Canterbury found guilty of rape
By Kelly Fisher | July 30, 2013After nearly two years, the jury reached a verdict Wednesday morning at approximately 10:45—a Gallipolis man was found guilty of two counts of rape.
Gallipolis man convicted of raping OU student changed his story in court
By Kelly Fisher | July 30, 2013UPDATE: Levi Canterbury, 23, was found guilty on two counts of raping an Ohio University student in September 2011, according to a news release.
Recent homicide verdict leaves two families in crisis
By Kelly Fisher | July 28, 2013Keith “PJ” Rutter was a “loving son and father," according to his mother, Nannette Justus, despite his struggles after losing his father as a child and his battles with substance abuse.
Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery at Foodland Grocery Store
By XANDER ZELLNER | July 17, 2013The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of the Foodland Grocery Store in the Plains Thursday night.
Cops update: Robbery breaks period of calm for police
By Allan Smith, Sam Howard | July 16, 2013A bank robbery headlined the most recent month, spanning Brew Week and The Fourth of July.
State audit: Kelly's office misspent $5,800 in public money
By XANDER ZELLNER | July 15, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly's money managing skills are once again being called into question by the state.
