OU names new executive director of Baker University Center
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 5, 2012Nine months after an Ohio University Baker University Center executive left for a new job, an OU employee took his place.
NEWS BLOGS
Election Day is here: ID, proof of residency needed to cast ballot
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 5, 2012After all the political advertisements, social media rants and mudslinging, it is finally Election Day in Athens.
Kelly, Kane reach final stretch in sheriff race
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 5, 2012When polls close in Athens Tuesday, there could be a new sheriff in town.
OU committee starts discussion on tobacco ban
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 4, 2012A committee to discuss a smoking ban on Ohio University’s campus will meet for the first time Monday morning.
Former Gov. Strickland advocates Democrats in third Athens visit
By Sam Howard | Nov. 4, 2012For Ted Strickland, visiting Athens is thrice as nice.
Coffee kiosk to celebrate grand opening
By Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 4, 2012A new Uptown coffee shop hopes to keep Court Street caffeinated by providing coffee drinkers with on-the-go convenience and quality beans.
Semester switch spawns new SAC funding model
By Will Drabold | Nov. 4, 2012With Ohio University’s academic switch to semesters, the way student organizations receive funding has also changed.
Council to meet for the first time after two week break
By Sam Howard | Nov. 4, 2012After two weeks off, Athens City Council will meet Monday night, beginning with committee meetings at 7:15 p.m. and a formal session at 7:30 p.m.
Historical Society remembers deadly 1930 mining disaster
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 4, 2012Eighty-two years after a 1930 disaster in Millfield claimed the lives of 82 miners, the Athens County Historical Society and Museum will host the Millfield Mine Disaster Remembrance on Monday.
Police departments re-sign mutual-aid agreement
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 4, 2012Athens Police Department and Ohio University Police Department signed a mutual-assistance agreement with guidelines for joint efforts to more effectively enforce the law on campus and city property.
On-campus groups prepare for final stretch of election season
By Josh Rogers | Nov. 1, 2012As Election Day draws closer, Ohio University College Democrats and Republicans have fine-tuned their campaigning efforts to respect the university’s restrictions.
Democratic majority not always the norm
By Allan Smith | Nov. 1, 2012Many see Athens as a Democratic stronghold, but the county was once as entrenched in the red as it now is in the blue.
Wastewater plans in motion
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 1, 2012Athens City Council is planning to approve $16 million to update the city’s wastewater facilities, and the Athens County commissioners are offering a solution that is said to cut the project’s price tag by $4 million.
Three arrests made in bank robbery cases
By Marika Lee | Nov. 1, 2012Three local men were arrested Wednesday in connection to two armed robberies.
Athens county early voting lower than past
By Adrienne Green | Oct. 31, 2012Ohio has proved to be a key battleground state in this year’s presidential election, and even Athens — a Democratic stronghold — has attracted political heavyweights for campaign visits.
OU Republicans anger Brooklyn band
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 31, 2012An indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York was “irritated” when an Ohio University Facebook group uploaded a political video featuring one of their songs.
Juveniles to testify in Glouster man's trial
By Marika Lee | Oct. 31, 2012Four juveniles were found competent Monday to testify against a Glouster man accused of five sexual offenses.
