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Search to book spring concert begins

Ohio University’s spring concert is still several months off, but OU is already compiling suggestions for a performer.

Tensions between Faculty Senate, Trustees rise

Two Ohio University Board of Trustees members stopped by Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting to let the faculty know that “they are listening,” but some senate members just didn’t seem to buy it.

GSS discusses student leases, GradFest

Tropical Tanning Salon still closed

Before the Tropical Tanning Salon was closed off to staff and patrons in April, it was open for months without a license from the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

Greener environments, better education for Gentile

Athens County has seen a relatively subdued race for Ohio Senate between candidates who are both running for the seat for the first time.

Local wedding planner captures 'soul' in her wedding

Editor’s note: this is the first of a four-part series examining the weddings in Athens.

City Council discusses property development and historic preservation

The future of a former Columbia Gas property on East State Street was addressed at Athens City Council on Monday night, as well as a comprehensive plan to create historic districts in the city.

Enrollment growth brings greater diversity

The past seven years have shown ups and downs for Ohio University campus’ enrollment data, but this fall OU is setting the bar statewide.

Surveillance cameras installed in Adams Hall

An improvement project this summer added surveillance cameras to another Ohio University residence hall, continuing a trend set last year by a similar project in Voigt Hall.

Sales heat up for salsa maker

An Athens health-foods store has begun to spice up its shelves  by selling locally made salsa.

Group preserves Appalachia's wildlife

Leaves crunch under Brian Blair’s feet and the sound of conversing birds echoes overhead as he leads a group through the land he has worked for years to protect.

Columbus man pleads guilty to robbing 2 OU students at gunpoint

A Columbus man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing two Ohio University students at gunpoint in July.

Safety of areas on campus, across city examined during bus tour

Streetlights, crosswalks, and public stairways all fell under the spotlight of representatives from Athens and Ohio University as they evaluated pedestrian safety Thursday night.

Bill could remove landlines from homes in Ohio

The possibility of being denied landline phone service in Ohio has some Athens residents concerned about being left off the grid, though Ohio University will remain unaffected.

Institute focuses on 'small-scale' work

In a quest to build faster and more efficient technology for the future, a group of 26 Ohio University faculty from all different backgrounds have been looking in the smallest of places: atoms and molecules.

Forum's third annual conference focuses on 'Jewish Enlightenment'

The George Washington Forum hosted David Ruderman on Thursday night in Baker University Center for a keynote address to kick off the third annual conference at Ohio University.

Residents' questions answered by county treasurer candidates

Libertarian Abe Alassaf and Democrat Bill Bias focused on one another’s experience in front of a crowd of about 20 people Thursday night at the Candidates’ Forum for Athens County treasurer, but Alassaf’s closing statements surprised even the veterans of such forums.

Four men plead not guilty to allegedly attacking and robbing an elderly woman

Four men pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday to attacking, robbing and stabbing an elderly woman in Coolville in January.

OU seeking distinguished professor nominations through February

Assistant, associate and full professors are well-known academic rankings among Ohio University’s tenure-track faculty, but there is one designation meant to convey exceptional accomplishments in a given field — the Distinguished Professor award.

Athens politicians congregate for debate

Democratic politicians, Ohio University students and Athens residents joined together with a common interest Tuesday night — to cheer on President Barack Obama as he squared off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate.