Adkins wins commissioner seat after 'smart' campaign
By Sam Howard | Nov. 6, 2012Many people — even supporters — said Charlie Adkins would have a hard time winning the seat for Athens County commissioner over the Republican incumbent.
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Athens voter turnout down from 2008 election
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 6, 2012A little more than half of Athens’ 48,858 registered voters turned out to cast their vote Tuesday, down from 60 percent in 2008.
Bias defeats Alassaf for treasurer position
By Kaitlynn Grady, Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 6, 2012The votes stacked up for Athens County’s newest treasurer, Bill Bias, after a landslide victory over his Libertarian opponent.
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
By Allan Smith | Nov. 6, 2012The newly redrawn 15th Congressional District will have a familiar face as its first representative in Congress.
Brown re-elected to second term on U.S. Senate, loses voice during Columbus speech
By Adrienne Green | Nov. 6, 2012COLUMBUS — An excited Sen. Sherrod Brown charged onto the stage to deliver his acceptance speech after being re-elected Tuesday night, but his voice could not keep up with his enthusiasm.
Luncheon explores women's voice in modern dance
By Jessica Ensley | Nov. 6, 2012The Women’s Center will be dance-happy Thursday as special guest Tresa Randall, assistant professor in the School of Dance, will speak at the center’s weekly Brown Bag Lunch & Learn about modern dance and how it has helped in giving women a voice.
New executive director of Baker Center appointed
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 6, 2012Eight months after Baker University Center’s top executive announced his resignation, the Office of Student Affairs has filled the position.
Student Senate cancels meeting in light of football game
By Betty Laudermilt | Nov. 6, 2012Wednesday night’s Student Senate meeting has been cancelled because of the football game.
Mock election gives OU international students chance to cast their vote
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 5, 2012Millions of people across the country — many of them students on Ohio University’s campus — will vote Tuesday. And for the first time in 10 years, Athens’ international community members will also have a chance to voice their pick for America’s next leader.
County commissioner campaigning remains amiable
By Sam Howard | Nov. 5, 2012Though both candidates for the second Athens County commissioner seat believe the campaign has remained positive, each is hoping for a different outcome Tuesday night.
Sheriff candidates campaign on opposite sides of street for final push
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 5, 2012The hotly contested race for Athens County Sheriff is winding down, but the candidates are not turning in early as both seek to round up the final votes of the night.
Student Senate to table throughout November to promote current initiatives
By Will Drabold | Nov. 5, 2012Student Senate will begin tabling on Tuesday to help increase student involvement and feedback.
Gentile campaigns on Election Day
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 5, 2012With less than three hours until polls close, the incumbent state Sen. Lou Gentile is visiting several Ohio counties to urge people to vote.
Task force discusses tobacco-free campus resolution
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 5, 2012Ohio University’s smoking ban task force convened Monday for the first time to discuss a July recommendation from the Ohio Board of Regents.
County commissioner candidates feel prepared for election
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 5, 2012The race for the county commissioner seat between Democrat Chris Chmiel and Republican Randy Mace is winding down as election-day approaches.
Faculty Senate approves streamlined tenure process
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 5, 2012Ohio University’s Faculty Senate unanimously passed a resolution at its Monday meeting to standardize faculty tenures and promotions across colleges.
City Council discusses new ordinances
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 5, 2012Athens City Council members returned to work Monday night after a two-week hiatus and picked up right where they left off.
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.
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.
