Drug-related arrests increase throughout county
By Sam Howard | Feb. 5, 2013Since taking office in 2009, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has been in the business of “taking down drug dealers.”
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Equestrian team hosts show despite high costs
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 5, 2013For one team, a home game means driving 45 minutes off campus.
Kasich proposes college funding changes
By Jillian Bloemer | Feb. 5, 2013Gov. John Kasich introduced a new budget proposal for the 2014-15 fiscal year on Monday that was greeted with positive reactions from several Ohio University student organizations.
Boy Scouts could nix ban on gay members
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 5, 2013UPDATE 10:55 a.m.: The Boy Scouts of America's national executive board announced the decision on whether it would allow gay members and leaders will be delayed until the board's May meeting, according to the Associated Press.
Cutback: U.S. Postal Service eliminates mail delivery on Saturdays
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013In response to years of decline in usage, snail mail will become even slower this August.
Concealed carry laws fall under debate
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County residents are taking up their right to bear arms as Congress begins a heated debate on gun laws.
County Sheriff asks for more aid
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly requested more funds from Athens County commissioners Tuesday, saying that his office felt overwhelmed.
Inman sentenced to life without parole for killing daughter-in-law
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013A Ross County jury decided Wednesday afternoon that William Inman will spend life in prison for killing his daughter-in-law.
Council candidate focuses on children, green energy
By Ben Mathes | Feb. 4, 2013Another potential candidate has added her name to a long list of people vying for an at-large seat on Athens City Council.
Coolville man pleads guilty of robbery, assault
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013The third of four men charged with attacking and robbing an elderly woman last year changed his plea to guilty Monday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Judge allows use of taped interviews in child molestation case
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013A judge decided last week that DVD recordings of alleged victims in a molestation case can be used as evidence but is still undecided about the nature of the victims’ testimonies.
Boyd Dining Hall up next for face-lift
By Josh Rogers | Feb. 4, 2013Boyd Dining Hall is next in the renovations merry-go-round at Ohio University.
Changes to funding could help more students graduate
By Will Drabold | Feb. 4, 2013Higher education reform was at the top of the syllabus for Ohio on Monday as Gov. John Kasich introduced his Jobs Budget 2.0.
Student scores expected to fall with state's new test standards
By Kelly Fisher | Feb. 4, 2013During the 2014-15 school year, a new set of academic standards will take effect in Ohio. These standards are predicted to significantly lower student test scores.
Tuition increase cap helps keep 'public education public'
By Will Drabold | Feb. 4, 2013If Ohio University were to increase tuition next year at the same rate as past years, students would pay $358 more. However, a proposal made by Ohio Gov. John Kasich Monday means a potential increase won’t exceed $204.
Jury finds father-in-law guilty of Inman murder
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, a Ross County jury decided William Inman was guilty of killing his daughter-in-law, Summer Cook Inman.
Scholars program seeks 'students of promise'
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 4, 2013After 43 years, Ohio University will be reestablishing the Ohio Fellows Program, a “non-traditional” scholars program that will provide various opportunities for students.
Departments eliminate phones
By Will Drabold | Feb. 3, 2013Before cellphones, texting and email, the only way to reach a faculty member was through office phones. In one Ohio University department, however, once-active phone lines now answer as disconnected.
