NEWS BLOGS
Tuition protesters receive university 'statement of concern'
By Will Drabold | May 12, 2013The four Ohio University students who demanded that Board of Trustees instate a tuition freeze were forced to plead their charges from protesting at the meeting down to small fines early last week in Athens Municipal Court.
Athens High School administrators to retire after 30 years on the job
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 9, 2013“Hey Goody! Get over here!” Athens High School Principal Mike Meek shouted to John Goodwin, the school’s Dean of Students in the office next door to him.
Officials attribute 'calm' fest season to house-party shutdowns, semester switch
By Allan Smith, Sam Howard | May 9, 2013After last spring’s fest season left Athens with a charred reputation, law enforcement and public officials are citing the cooperation of partygoers as reason for newfound calmness.
About a tenth of Athens goes dark during storm, initial reports show
By Joshua Jamerson, Sam Howard | May 9, 2013More than 2,700 American Electric Power Company customers in Athens were without power Friday afternoon, according to the company's power outage reporting system.
Citizens take pollution detection into their own hands
By Lucas Daprile | May 8, 2013Representatives from a California-based watchdog organization will be in town this weekend to boost public awareness about environmental dangers associated with fracking — and attendees are expected to know how to detect pollution by the end of the program.
State conference offers OU-HCOM students school credit
By SARA JERDE | May 8, 2013Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has partnered to host this year’s Ohio Osteopathic Symposium in Columbus — a five-day conference that will allow OU-HCOM students to earn school credit.
OUPD this week: One of the calmest of the year, Powers says
By Sam Howard | May 8, 2013Besides working security for commencement on Saturday, Ohio University Police officers have enjoyed one of their slowest periods of the year this past week.
Democrats will face Independent challenger for council seats
By Joshua Jamerson | May 7, 2013Troy Gregorino, the booking manager of a local coffee shop, hopes to rule a new stage in town next year.
Council supports push for statewide injection well ban
By Kate Hiller | May 6, 2013While Ohio University students are enjoying their first week of summer, members of the Athens City Council convened as usual Monday night.
2013 Primary Election results
By Joshua Jamerson | May 6, 2013UPDATE: Troy Gregorino, booking manger for a local coffee shop, will challenge three Democrats for council seats in the fall. For The Post's interview with Gregorino, click here.
Local family displaced by rockslide, asks "everyone to keep us in their prayers"
By Lucas Daprile | May 6, 2013A now-illegal mining practice led to a rockslide last week that lost Tabbitha Huddy her home and displaced her family.
Primary: Six Democrats fight for party's nomination
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 6, 2013Athens voters will pick Tuesday the batch of Democrats they want to face off in November for a seat on Athens City Council. The three Democrats who get the most votes will face off against any potential Independent challengers that pop up during the summer.
OU's commencement ceremony highlights students' academic achievements
By Will Drabold | May 3, 2013Hidden in the hills, Ohio University has a party-school reputation that sometimes overshadows all else. But on Saturday morning, the academic achievements of OU’s students were in the spotlight.
OU student pleads not guilty to burglary
By Kelly Fisher | May 1, 2013An Ohio University student charged with stealing from dorm rooms this semester entered a not guilty plea this week.
OUPD: White powder on suspicious letter was toothpaste
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 30, 2013State lab results released this week back up what the Ohio University Police Department initially thought: a white, powdery substance in an envelope sent to Ohio University Legal Services was harmless.
Ohio University's budget could be cut by $12 million
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 30, 2013Ohio Republicans have proposed a budget amendment that could cause significant cuts to Ohio University’s budget.
Kasich appoints three new trustees
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 28, 2013Ohio Gov. John Kasich appointed three new members to the Ohio University Board of Trustees Monday.
Athens police, mayor say past year of crime was typical
By Allan Smith, Sam Howard | Apr. 25, 2013After a year when a stabbing, arson, robberies and an armed fugitive have all caused concern on campus, Athens is being viewed as typical by local law enforcement.
'Chop From The Top' protesters take demands to McDavis with visit to president's house
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 25, 2013Arrests and rejected demands fueled tensions between Ohio University students and administrators during a protest regarding the approved tuition hike for next year.
