HALLOWEEN: Block party updates
Oct. 26, 2012Here's a breakdown of the Athens Halloween Block Party during the night. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Post Monday for more coverage.
NEWS BLOGS
OU, unlike OSU, does not offer compensation for disruption
By Will Drabold | Oct. 25, 2012Jefferson and Bromley Hall residents have put up with construction since the beginning of the school year, but if these students had attended Ohio State University, they might have been compensated for this disturbance.
Amid surge of out-of-towners, guest safety a priority for university administrators
By Will Drabold | Oct. 25, 2012Ohio University officials have made plans for the safety of students and non-students alike this weekend as the goons and goblins come out Saturday night.
Birth Circle celebration honors miscarried and stillborn babies
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 25, 2012Mothers and families will celebrate the memories of babies who were stillborn or died due to miscarriage during a ceremony sponsored by the Athens Birth Circle on Sunday at Sells Park.
Athens County sheriff did not break any laws by confronting Glouster police chief, prosecutor says
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 25, 2012“Have we got issues?”
What It Takes To Be The Bat Man
By Kaitlynn Grady | Oct. 25, 2012Equipped with leather gloves and an empty Folgers coffee can, Chad Keller travels across Ohio University capturing nocturnal critters that creep into buildings.
City planner proposes preservation board
By Laura Scheer | Oct. 25, 2012Athens’ historic luster might shine brightly into the future if City Council adopts an ordinance suggested at its last meeting.
Block party planning includes traffic control, setting up temporary lighting
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 25, 2012Extra lighting is going up, streets are being closed, police are being called in and city officials are making final preparations to keep Saturday’s Halloween block party raging — safely, of course.
Students call for continuance of committee meetings
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 25, 2012Ohio University’s ad hoc committee for socially responsible practices has stopped meeting, but some OU students are asking it to reconvene.
Congressional debate pits Lang against Stivers in Lancaster
By Allan Smith | Oct. 24, 2012The candidates competing for Ohio’s 15th congressional seat showed they might be more alike than not during a Wednesday-night debate in Lancaster.
Provost visits dining hall for conversations with students
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 24, 2012Diners at Nelson Dining Hall will have the opportunity to speak with a member of Ohio University administration Thursday night.
Bike path near O'Bleness Hospital to be closed for paving next week
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 24, 2012A small portion of the Hockhocking Adena BIkeway will be closed next week for paving.
Halloween safety tips led off busy Student Senate meeting
By Will Drabold | Oct. 24, 2012Student Senate had their agenda packed for Wednesday night’s meeting, as senators discussed new initiatives and geared up for the annual Halloween block party.
Eastward expansion in Athens likely to end with annexation
By Sam Howard | Oct. 24, 2012The City of Athens is acquiring the final piece of its developmental puzzle for the east side of town.
Student files complaint against OU for water-damaged items
By Marika Lee | Oct. 24, 2012An Ohio University student is suing the school for about $600 after his dormitory room flooded in August.
TechGROWTH Ohio awarded $3 million
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 23, 2012Ohio University and partners were awarded $3 million to continue growing the initiative TechGROWTH Ohio.
Pilot program offers therapy for substance abuse, PTSD
By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 23, 2012Children and their families in Athens County can now receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of substance abuse with a new program funded by Athens County Children Services.
Guest fee to stay in dorms during Halloween weekend increase this year
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 23, 2012Ohio University has registered fewer students to stay in its dorms during Halloween weekend, but its revenue may still be higher than previous years.
Enrollees in training program become fit to be Ping instructors
By Hayley Ross | Oct. 23, 2012Ohio University students, faculty and Athens residents interested in teaching group fitness classes and becoming personal trainers at Ping Center are more than halfway there.
