Leaves in city truck catch fire 3 times
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2012The leaves in a city truck caught fire three times before being put out by the Athens Fire Department Monday afternoon.
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Tax, vending policies on the table at tonight's council meeting
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2012After last week’s discussion of Ohio House Bill 601 — which would standardize municipal tax codes throughout the state — Athens City Council will likely pass a resolution tonight that would formally condemn the proposed legislation.
Three men plead not guilty to robbery, other charges
By Marika Lee | Nov. 18, 2012Three men accused of committing two armed robberies pleaded not guilty at their arraignment hearings Wednesday.
Sports analyst talks religion in 'Thankmas' celebration
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 18, 2012Ohio University’s Athletes in Action hosted its fourth annual “Thankmas” dinner and added a new ingredient to the event by bringing in a guest speaker to share words of faith.
Former teacher keeps holiday pastime alive in Athens
By Kaitlynn Grady | Nov. 18, 2012Check out a video of John Hutchison's horses in action here.
Local leaders oppose tax-collection reorganization bill
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2012A year after public outrage sparked the repeal of Senate Bill 5, the Ohio legislature once again has its hands full with strong opposition to a proposed overhaul of the way Ohio cities collect taxes.
Chocolatier shuts down Uptown store
By Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 15, 2012Athens’ chocolate lovers might have to work a little harder to get their fix after O’Chocolate closes shop, but rest assured; the shop’s chocolatier will continue creating her confections.
Scholarships named as top priority by OU administrator
By Will Drabold | Nov. 15, 2012Editor’s note: This is the final in a three-part series looking at the present state of scholarships at Ohio University.
Benefits, pitfalls of alternative tuition considered at meeting
By Alex Felser | Nov. 15, 2012Ohio University’s Board of Trustees passed a 3.5 percent tuition increase during one of its recent visits to Athens, but this time around, the focus is on building a sustainable budget.
Women's soccer team holds fundraising breakfast for Southeast Ohio Regional Foodbank
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 15, 2012Ohio University women’s soccer team will be flipping flapjacks Saturday morning to benefit a local food bank.
Student-run campaign focuses on fracking's potential effects on beer
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 15, 2012An Ohio University class is trying to spread anti-hydraulic fracturing awareness among students by relating its potential effects to one of their favorite beverages: beer.
Alden Library opens access to archives of US senator's career
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 15, 2012Thirty-one years of public service were recognized Thursday night when two Ohio universities joined together to digitally archive an Ohio University alumnus’ work.
OU and the Ohio Development Services Agency to promote solar powered companies
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 15, 2012Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs and the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Office of Energy partnered to create a database.
OU names executive director for Center for International Business Education and Development
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 14, 2012Ohio University has named John "Mike" Geringer as the new executive director of the Center for International Business Education and Development and as the new O’Bleness professor of International strategy on Thursday.
Board of Trustees denies request to discuss demolition of building at Ridges
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 14, 2012Ohio University’s Board of Trustees will not satisfy a request made by the Athens County Historical Society & Museum to discuss at trustee meetings the demolition of a building at The Ridges.
Board of Trustees: Audit committee discusses internal and external audit processes
By Brian Vadakin | Nov. 14, 2012Only hours after the Ohio University Board of Trustees had discussed the
Missing student from Hocking College found in Athens
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 14, 2012With the help of a friend, 17-year-old Megan Lea Morgan was found at a house in Athens after a 14-hour search.
Tuition strategy discussed by Provost
By Betty Laudermilt | Nov. 14, 2012Three Ohio University administrators presented about budgetary models at Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting.
