Brown's priority student debt, aid during visit
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 30, 2012Though few students came to see him Saturday, SenatorSherrod Brown said he is still fighting for financial aid.
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OU alum appointed to trustee position
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 30, 2012Gov. John Kasich appointed David Scholl to Ohio University’s Board of Trustees to fill a position left vacant since March.
Four men indicted on 14 felony counts
By Marika Lee | Sep. 29, 2012Four men were indicted on 14 felony counts each after allegedly robbing and stabbing an elderly woman in Coolville in January.
Forums give residents a voice before elections
By Diana Wiebe | Sep. 27, 2012With the election 40 days away, community members can get involved in the race by attending the Candidates’ Forums sponsored by the Athens Public Library and the Athens County League of Women Voters.
GOP members, candidates gather for discussion
By Allan Smith | Sep. 27, 2012About 50 Republicans from throughout Athens County gathered at the American Legion Hall on Thursday night for a dinner with candidates running for positions ranging from commissioners to congressmen.
Path along Baker Center to be paved
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 27, 2012Ohio University students won’t be able to walk along the path connecting Baker University Center to University Terrace until at least spring semester because of ongoing changes underground.
Kasich appoints new OU trustee
Sep. 27, 2012Ohio University's Board of Trustees has a new member, an Athens resident who is already familiar with OU.
Fundraising goal for annual Cardboard City event set at $35,000
By Hayley Ross | Sep. 27, 2012The ninth annual Cardboard City event, hosted by Athens County Habitat for Humanity, will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Morton Hall parking lot.
Demolition date for building at Ridges delayed
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 27, 2012A building at The Ridges that Ohio University officials were hoping to demolish by Halloween will stand for another two months.
10Fest to see usual police, EMS presence at Number Fest's first fall event
By Adrienne Green | Sep. 27, 2012Organizers have made preparations for the 10th rendition of Number Fest in record time, but they still expect everything to go well.
Student Senate: Provost responds to demand for answers
By Betty Laudermilt, Will Drabold | Sep. 26, 2012Two weeks after Student Senate invited two Ohio University officials who recently saw pay raises to justify tuition increases, the administrators accepted the invitation.
VP's son follows up on father's visit to Athens
By Ben Mathes | Sep. 26, 2012Three weeks after his father’s stop in Athens, Beau Biden visited the local Obama for America office Wednesday to encourage and thank volunteers for their efforts.
A Short Commute
By Will Drabold | Sep. 26, 2012When it comes to housing university presidents on campus, Ohio University is the only public university to do so in the state.
Campaign hopes to curb bad behavior
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 25, 2012City and university officials hope a new campaign aiming to educate potential partygoers about the law will encourage students to indulge legally and safely.
Three men arrested for January assault
By Marika Lee | Sep. 25, 2012Three men were arrested as the result of an investigation by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office into the assault and robbery of an elderly woman in January.
The Ridges serves as stage for discussion between McDavis, Board of Regents about advancing Ohio's industry
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 25, 2012Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and Ohio Board of Regents officials gathered at The Ridges on Tuesday to discuss their plans to enhance entrepreneurship and industry in Southeast Ohio.
With election only months away, sheriff faces assault allegations
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 25, 2012A state prosecutor is investigating Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly for allegations of assault 42 days before voters will decide if he will be sheriff for another four years.
Board of Trustees member officially appointed after 4 years in office
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 25, 2012After already serving four years on Ohio University’s Board of Trustees, David Brightbill was officially appointed into his position Tuesday afternoon.
Compensation from program still needed to offset county's unemployment
By Marika Lee | Sep. 25, 2012Recent national figures showing increased employment nationwide are leading to a decline in federal unemployment funding, but some Athens County residents might still need the help.
