NEWS BLOGS
Former Marching 110 director's motto reflected in theme
By Kelly Fisher, Meryl Gottlieb | Oct. 11, 2012Ohio University students will be marching to a theme established by a former band director at this year’s Homecoming Parade.
Former student changes plea
By Marika Lee | Oct. 11, 2012A former Ohio University student charged with false voter registration changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
2012 Homecoming court undergoes various changes
By Anjelica Oswald | Oct. 11, 2012Students will swap crowns for a new title at this year’s Homecoming contest to become one of Ohio University’s eight ambassadors.
Memories, affordability draw couples back to the bricks
By Andrea Frazier, Sara Lowenstein | Oct. 10, 2012Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series examining weddings in Athens.
Event to encourage debate about finances, election
By Kelly Fisher | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University students will have the opportunity to debate about finances and the upcoming election on Thursday.
Students, faculty to patrol on Halloween
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs will be asking students to walk with faculty, staff and administration during Halloween.
Athens City to include health care policies for domestic partnerships
By Sam Howard | Oct. 10, 2012In 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.
Police searching for suspected credit card thief
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 10, 2012The 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.
Young receives life sentence for child's death
By Marika Lee | Oct. 10, 2012More than 50 people crowded the courtroom at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday for the sentencing hearing of Ashley J. Young.
Appalachian festival to celebrate region
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 10, 2012Residents from across Appalachia will gather for a new festival that aims to celebrate the region’s diverse history and culture with nature’s fall colors.
First Sustainability Plan report shows minimal progress
By Will Drabold | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University has made mostly minimal progress towards its sustainability goals over the past year, according to the first Sustainability Plan progress report, released Thursday.
OU students create databases to connect energy companies and suppliers
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 10, 2012What began as a single website to link shale gas drillers with companies that provide supplies has branched out into something unplanned for.
University strives to combat climbing student-suicide rates
By Jenna Polen | Oct. 10, 2012More than 95 people die each day because of suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the number continues to rise.
Students give up sleep for new morning classes
By Betty Laudermilt | Oct. 10, 2012Ohio University students might find themselves snoring in class even more than usual thanks to the university’s new semester schedule.
Athens County to monitor road damage from fracking trucks
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 10, 2012Athens County officials have decided to install video cameras to document road damages after the Athens County Engineer’s Office noted several slight damages to roads from heavy trucks hauling fracking waste.
1984 'Post' editor talks murder, newsroom drinking and priesthood
Oct. 10, 2012As 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 are some stories from Charlie Pinyan, who was editor of The Post from 1984–85.
Drug bust by Sheriff's Office could be linked to OU custodian
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 9, 2012An Athens man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Narcotics Enforcement Team following a tip that marijuana was being grown at an Athens residence.
Former 'Post' editor shares tales from the '80s
Oct. 9, 2012As 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.
Fracking dominant topic of candidates' forum
By Allan Smith | Oct. 9, 2012Hydraulic 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.
