NEWS BLOGS
Proposed sick-days policy could cost county $100,000 if passed
By Lucas Daprile | May 7, 2012Concerns regarding a proposed county engineer’s policy that could cost about $100,000 lingered during the relatively brief Athens County Commissioners meeting Tuesday.
OU strives for sustainability with emission-reduction plan
By Austin Stahl | May 7, 2012By 2075, Ohio University aims to be emission-free.
Farmers to build "sanctuary"
By Allan Smith | May 7, 2012The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway will soon have a new attraction at the 5.5-mile marker, as a new chapel being built by Good Earth Farms broke ground on Saturday.
Moms bring support for gay marriage campaign
By Stefan Malmsten | May 6, 2012For Freedom to Marry Ohio’s “Court the Vote” campaign and its volunteers, the influx of moms Saturday meant a significant bevy of potential supporters.
Crowds swarm for multitude of OU activities offered for visiting moms
By Stefan Malmsten | May 6, 2012From bonding over brunch to meeting at the market, attending sporting events and taking shots at bars, Ohio University students had plenty to do with their mothers during Moms Weekend.
Glouster man could face life in prison after victim dies
By Marika Lee | May 6, 2012A Glouster man had his first appearance in court Monday on a new charge of murder after his alleged victim of felonious assault died in Columbus Friday.
74-year-old Amesville woman drowns trying to escape Friday night flood
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 6, 2012An Amesville-area woman drowned after her husband’s truck stalled in high water Friday night.
Keeping OU from toppling to the ground
By Pamela Engel | May 6, 2012Long-term insufficient funding from state capital bills coupled with a massive construction boom in the 1960s left Ohio University with a staggering deferred maintenance backlog that it is now struggling to address.
Costs rise; timeline extended for housing plan
By SARA JERDE | May 6, 2012Ohio University’s Housing Master Plan deadline might be extended and costs might be rising, but the outcome will still be 8,000 beds.
Q&A: Palmer Fest "Pizza Girl" speaks to The Post about experience
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 6, 2012Kristen Roseman recently gained notoriety for her interview with Sway the Crowd Productions during the April 28 Palmer Fest. In the video, Roseman describes what happened inside of the house on 11 Palmer St. that caught fire and subsequently led to an early end to the annual block party.
Kister arraignment hearing scheduled for May 30
By Marika Lee | May 5, 2012A local activist and hostel operator was indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury Friday on one count of trespassing after he allegedly entered a pregnant woman’s room and shoved her.
BREAKING: Glouster man charged with murder
By Marika Lee | May 3, 2012A Glouster man currently being held on an assault charge will now also face a murder charge after his victim died Friday afternoon in a Columbus hospital.
Exotic-animal owners upset over bill banning their 'personal property
By Stefan Malmsten | May 3, 2012Almost six months after a Zanesville man released dozens of lions, tigers, and other wild animals from his farm, Ohio is on its way to regulating such animals.
Student expo tops record with 620 participant total
By Alex Felser | May 3, 2012Basketball season might be over, but that didn’t stop hundreds of Ohio University faculty and students from spending a few hours in The Convo Thursday.
New venue augments local music scene
By Olivia Young | May 3, 2012Church by day, amphitheater by night, Carpenter Street’s former auto-parts warehouse has been transformed into a non-traditional contender in the Athens music scene.
Patrons raise their beer glasses to benefit childhood education in Uganda
By Kayla Hanley | May 3, 2012Tasting homemade ales from Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery is a pastime for many who live in Athens, and now visitors will have the opportunity to taste a variety of locally crafted beer as well.
