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Young receives life sentence for child's death

More than 50 people crowded the courtroom at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday for the sentencing hearing of Ashley J. Young.

Police searching for suspected credit card thief

The Athens Police Department is seeking any information on the man pictured here. He is suspected of using a stolen credit card for a purchase at the Speedway on Richland Avenue during the late night hours of September 27th and early morning of the 28th, according to a news release from the department.

Athens City to include health care policies for domestic partnerships

In 2004, Ohio University revised its health care policy to provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Eight years later, the City of Athens is following suit.

Students, faculty to patrol on Halloween

Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs will be asking students to walk with faculty, staff and administration during Halloween.

Event to encourage debate about finances, election

Ohio University students will have the opportunity to debate about finances and the upcoming election on Thursday.             

Memories, affordability draw couples back to the bricks

Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series examining weddings in Athens.

Search to book spring concert begins

Ohio University’s spring concert is still several months off, but OU is already compiling suggestions for a performer.

Ashley Young sentenced to life in prison

Ashley Young was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years at her hearing Wednesday for killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter in May 2011.

Trimble students raise money for man's best friend

Three interns for the Athens County Dog Shelter met with the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday to request a proposal to raise money for the shelter.

Fracking dominant topic of candidates' forum

Hydraulic fracturing, government spending and qualifications of Republican Randy Mace and Democrat Chris Chmiel were main concerns brought up by Athens County voters Tuesday night at the third of six Candidates’ Forums.

Former 'Post' editor shares tales from the '80s

As part of the walk down memory lane we’ve taken this week with our “throwback” Homecoming designs, we’ve reached out to past Post editors. They’ve regaled us with old newsroom tales and memories of the biggest news on campus during their tenure. Although our ’80s throwback issue already ran, here’s a Q-and-A between current editor Pat Holmes and Laralyn Sasaki, who was editor of The Post from 1985–86.

Drug bust by Sheriff's Office could be linked to OU custodian

An Athens man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Narcotics Enforcement Team following a tip that marijuana was being grown at an Athens residence.

Local wedding planner captures 'soul' in her wedding

Editor’s note: this is the first of a four-part series examining the weddings in Athens.

Greener environments, better education for Gentile

Athens County has seen a relatively subdued race for Ohio Senate between candidates who are both running for the seat for the first time.

Tropical Tanning Salon still closed

Before the Tropical Tanning Salon was closed off to staff and patrons in April, it was open for months without a license from the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

GSS discusses student leases, GradFest

Tensions between Faculty Senate, Trustees rise

Two Ohio University Board of Trustees members stopped by Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting to let the faculty know that “they are listening,” but some senate members just didn’t seem to buy it.

Surveillance cameras installed in Adams Hall

An improvement project this summer added surveillance cameras to another Ohio University residence hall, continuing a trend set last year by a similar project in Voigt Hall.

Enrollment growth brings greater diversity

The past seven years have shown ups and downs for Ohio University campus’ enrollment data, but this fall OU is setting the bar statewide.

City Council discusses property development and historic preservation

The future of a former Columbia Gas property on East State Street was addressed at Athens City Council on Monday night, as well as a comprehensive plan to create historic districts in the city.