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Paying Their Dues

Since the beginning of August, Brett Harden has had a significant charge in his Ohio University financial account with no way to pay it off.

Arrest of former student at graduation ceremony leads to lawsuit for administrators

Five former or current Ohio University officials are being sued in a developing lawsuit after a student claims he was inappropriately expelled from his graduation ceremony last year.

Suspected bank robber remains at large, FBI called in to investigate

A Citizens Bank branch in Nelsonville was robbed at gunpoint at around 2 p.m. Thursday, and the suspect is still armed and at large.

Alcohol-sale issue for bait and tackle shop excluded from ballot

Athens County residents will not be able to vote in the upcoming election to determine whether a local bait and tackle business should be able to sell alcohol on Sundays because of a recently dismissed lawsuit.

'Monty Python' film, lecture on finance included on itinerary

After four weeks of classes, many Ohio University students might feel a little closer to home during Parents Weekend.

Chairman of Athens Township Trustees to retire

After more than two decades as an elected official, the chairman of the Athens Township Trustees will soon leave the political spotlight.

Athens Wal-Mart removes beer-promoting fest banners

Signs at the Athens Wal-Mart that declared the store to be the “Fest Supplies Headquarters” were taken down because of potential confusion about who sponsored the controversial block parties.

Citizens Bank in Nelsonville robbed

A Citizens Bank in Nelsonville was robbed at gunpoint Thursday around 2 p.m., and the suspect is armed and still at large.

OU Trustee Chairwoman Gene Harris retires as Columbus City Schools superintendent

Gene T. Harris, superintendent of Columbus City Schools and chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, announced today that she will be retiring from her position as superintendent on July 1.

OU College Democrats utilize PAC to encourage voters

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the Ohio University College Republicans have made political contributions and donations. Additionally, the article stated the Ohio University Students for Liberty receive donations. The Post regrets these error.

Administrators to defend pay increases to Student Senate

Following pay raises that some Ohio University Student Senate members call questionable, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding will defend their salary increases at next week’s senate meeting.

Student Senate to Vote on Conflict Free Resolution

New church expands to a new Court Street location

When Aaron Kuhnert and his wife Courtney moved from Carbondale, Ill., to Athens in 2011, their only intention was to form a church in a college town. However they were missing one crucial ingredient: a venue.

Student Senate passes conflict-free resolution

Student Senate was headlined Wednesday night by the unanimous passing of a resolution that recently gained some traction university-wide.

Senate presents new application procedure for SAC funding

The Ohio University Student Appropriations Commission is rolling out a new application process for student organizations looking for funds.

Constitution Day speaker to evaluate religious freedom in today's society

Two days after the Constitution turned 225 years old, a renowned scholar will visit Ohio University to expound upon religious freedoms and the First Amendment.

College of Business ranks sixth nationwide in annual survey

The Management Information Systems program in Ohio University’s College of Business was recently ranked sixth nationwide in the 2012 Bloomberg Businessweek annual ranking of the “Best Undergraduate Business Programs by Specialty.”

Council urges businesses, residents to apply for grant

The Athens County Economic Development Council wants to give away $15,000 in grant money, but the organization is having difficulty finding someone to take it.

Jeff Hall construction brings new roof, noise issues

The clanging of hammers and buzzing of power tools have replaced the sound of birds chirping on East Green.

Wireless network upgrade set to speed up downloading

The Office of Information Technology’s multi-year project to upgrade the wireless network at Ohio University is more than halfway complete, and a Post investigation found that the upgrade is seven times faster than the previous wireless network.