Early morning Convo fire alarm could be tied to arson
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 19, 2012Local authorities were called to the The Convo Saturday morning after reports of smoke and fire were detected outside of the entrance doors.
NEWS BLOGS
Student group brings eighth-graders to campus for 'College 101'
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 18, 2012After President Barack Obama’s campaign stop, Ohio University hosted a different group of guests Thursday, though their visit required substantially less preparation.
AMC casting reps come to Athens in search of talent for upcoming documentary series
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 18, 2012Rural Athenians and Ohio University students with outlandish talents could earn $10,000 and airtime on the network that airs new episodes of Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
Campus, city police force have different opinions on social-media use
By Allan Smith | Oct. 18, 2012Social-media sites have evolved at a rapid rate, but some local law enforcement officials remain cautious about using them.
Student Senate unanimously impeaches senator
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 17, 2012After ending Wednesday night’s Student Senate with an executive session, Senate announced Thursday night the impeachment of a senator.
Faculty shares dorm halls with students
By Hayley Ross | Oct. 17, 2012This school year, Ohio University’s Faculty-in-Residence program is housing three faculty members in campus dormitories with the hope of connecting academic and residential life.
Center helps entrepreneurs enter food industry
By Andrea Frazier | Oct. 17, 2012A local business incubation site provides industrial-grade cooking space and equipment to help keep local food and farm entrepreneurs in the kitchen.
Nelsonville man pleads guilty to attempted abduction
By Marika Lee | Oct. 17, 2012A Nelsonville man could spend nine years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted abduction.
Hours of preparation pave Obama's path to College Green
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 17, 2012Days of planning and hours of waiting on sidewalks preceded President Barack Obama’s half-hour speech in Athens Wednesday, but many said it was well worth the effort.
Collaboration with other departments a key part of Athens police chief's job
By Allan Smith | Oct. 16, 2012The Athens police chief has been a part of the department for the past 13 years, and colleagues maintain they are nothing but lucky to have Tom Pyle on the force.
Budget cuts fail to deter libraries' patronage
By Laura Scheer | Oct. 16, 2012The local public library system has been able to keep county residents turning pages despite state budget cuts in recent years.
'You can choose the other guy, or you can choose to help us move forward'
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 16, 2012After vying to speak over Mitt Romney and Candy Crowley Tuesday night, President Barack Obama got the chance to speak uninterrupted in Athens Wednesday evening.
Presidential hopefuls battle over education, jobs
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 16, 2012Less than 24 hours from his campaign stop in front of thousands of people on College Green Wednesday, President Barack Obama engaged in a lively debate with Republican challenger Mitt Romney in an intimate setting with a small group of undecided voters.
Athens County sheriff race begins with first debate
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 16, 2012Four years after their first go-around, the same candidates sat down in the same room to debate their qualifications for the same position.
Recent study shows TV ads most influential to students
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 16, 2012The average person views more than 3,000 advertisements each day.
City-wide changes take place in anticipation for Obama visit
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 16, 2012If you go:
Open forum gives sheriff candidates chance to debate
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 15, 2012Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly will walk into Tuesday night’s Candidates’ Forum amid allegations of assault and misspent funds for a campaign rematch four years in the making.
