Hocking College's enrollment has fallen in past 2 years
By Allan Smith, Kelly Fisher | Feb. 7, 2013Hocking College has lost a third of its student body since Spring 2010 and is losing millions of dollars as a result.
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Board of Trustees approve all resolutions at Chillicothe meeting
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 7, 2013CHILLICOTHE—The Board of Trustees had its first full board meeting of the year with more than 60 people in attendance, forcing some attendees to stand in the back.
Sibs Bash, stargazing included in weekend itinerary
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 7, 2013Siblings of all ages will visit campus this weekend to get a taste of the college life, and Ohio University is hosting a variety of events to accommodate them.
Glouster man sentenced to 16 years for armed robbery, other charges
By Marika Lee | Feb. 6, 2013A third man involved in a drug-motivated armed robbery pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday.
Board of Trustees to gather and discuss financial plans
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University’s Board of Trustees will convene at Ohio’s first capital, Chillicothe, Thursday and Friday to discuss the guaranteed tuition model, debt and various construction projects.
Inman given life without parole for deadly crime
By Marika Lee | Feb. 6, 2013A Ross County jury decided Wednesday afternoon that William “Bill” Inman will spend life in prison for murdering his daughter-in-law.
Men's Basketball: Energetic play, anticipatory defense key for next game
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio coach Jim Christian has preached a proactive defensive approach all season and got the result he yearned for Wednesday when the Bobcats held Ball State to a dismal offensive output.
OU executives visit Student Senate, discuss guaranteed tuition
By Jillian Bloemer | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University Student Senate welcomed Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding to Wednesday’s meeting. Benoit and Golding presented about the possibility of guaranteed tuition at OU.
Culinary Services strives to meet students' special dietary needs
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University’s Culinary Services aims to serve students’ dietary needs, but one program has gone largely unused.
Southeast Engine keyboardist to perform at Donkey with long-time friend, collaborator
By Dylan Sams | Feb. 6, 2013Two friends, songwriters and band mates, will join each other on stage Friday night, where their relationship will link their own two sets together.
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.”
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.
