NEWS BLOGS

City allocates $50,000 after sewage pipe fails at treatment plant

Sewage flows uphill in Athens, but city officials are taking steps to ensure that none hits the fan.

Self-defense a sketchy subject in Student Code of Conduct

Ohio University students claiming self-defense in a physical altercation might be surprised to learn the university’s Student Code of Conduct will not exempt the student from the judiciary process.

Improved student visibility to become focus for BPC

Ohio University administrators will bring students into Budget Planning Council discussions earlier after learning last week the majority were unaware it existed.

Annual walk increases awareness about foster children

Both longstanding fixtures of and newcomers to the foster care system walked about two miles Friday to raise awareness about a system that provides care for at least 80 children in Athens County.

Suggested allocation of General Fee funds reflects popular opinion

Time and time again, most recently in last Thursday’s Student Senate election, Ohio University students have expressed their disdain of Budget Planning Council’s behind-closed-doors approach to discussing the university’s finances. But it may give more consideration to student opinions than most believe.

Helping non-traditional students adjust a tough task for OU

With differing lifestyles, making the grade as a non-traditional student may be more difficult than it is for the average undergrad.

City creates commission on environment

A commission of Athens residents will soon be able to bring environmental concerns directly to city officials in an attempt to meet growing local interest in green practices.

New trouble for Pi Kappa Alpha after charge of alleged rape in frat house

Residents of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house at 12 N. College St. say they had no indications that an alleged sexual assault was occurring in the house during the early hours of last Friday.

Following pilot program, cameras to be placed in residence halls

Police and university officials say the installation of cameras in residence halls throughout campus is exclusively for safety reasons.

Forums to explain colleges' new budgets

After Ohio University released the first drafted formula for its switch to a Responsibility Centered Management budget strategy last month, two forums will take place Tuesday to clear up any confusion surrounding the plans.

Canines to let loose at annual dog party

Athens dog owners will parade their pooches June 2 to raise funds for the Athens County Humane Society.

Commissioners recommend changes to state senate bill regarding fracking regulations

Athens County Commissioners wrestled with providing recommendations to Ohio legislators about potential state regulation of hydraulic fracturing during Tuesday’s meeting.

Landlords not perturbed by street fests

Though Ohio University and Athens officials have met to discuss the future of street fests in the city, Palmer Street landlords do not see the need to evict the spring parties.

Pipe progress, park project proceed as planned for city

Receiving an about $980,000 loan from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is all that stands between Athens and new piping along several roads in the city.

Fox News CEO Ailes returns to talk bias, business of media

Ohio University event organizers’ reluctance to discuss the political bias of Roger Ailes, Fox News chairman and CEO, did not deter such questions at Monday’s George Washington Forum.

OU alumnus, Fox News CEO to present on 'past, present and future' of news

Ohio University will host alumnus and Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes Monday, and event organizers say they’re looking to use the discussion to shed light on mass media rather than field accusations of the network’s political bias.

Students look to make quick cash from 9Fest-goers by providing rides

Five miles worth of drinking was enough to coax many students into paying for transportation to 9Fest this weekend, despite free shuttle services provided by event organizers.

Attendance, as well as arrests, increase from 8Fest to 9Fest

Despite setting new Number Fest records for attendance totals and arrest totals, Saturday’s 9Fest was a relatively peaceful day for local law enforcement.

Walk/run to honor memory of former elementary school guidance counselor

In memory of West Elementary School’s former guidance counselor, Patricia “Patsy” Barrington, the Athens Bulldogs Cross Country Club is sponsoring a 5k fun run/walk Saturday.

OU student arrested after rape reported