Landlords not perturbed by street fests
By Allan Smith | May 21, 2012Though 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.
NEWS BLOGS
Commissioners recommend changes to state senate bill regarding fracking regulations
By Lucas Daprile | May 21, 2012Athens County Commissioners wrestled with providing recommendations to Ohio legislators about potential state regulation of hydraulic fracturing during Tuesday’s meeting.
Canines to let loose at annual dog party
By Sara Lowenstein | May 21, 2012Athens dog owners will parade their pooches June 2 to raise funds for the Athens County Humane Society.
Forums to explain colleges' new budgets
By Alex Felser | May 21, 2012After 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.
Attendance, as well as arrests, increase from 8Fest to 9Fest
By Stefan Malmsten | May 20, 2012Despite setting new Number Fest records for attendance totals and arrest totals, Saturday’s 9Fest was a relatively peaceful day for local law enforcement.
Students look to make quick cash from 9Fest-goers by providing rides
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 20, 2012Five 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.
OU alumnus, Fox News CEO to present on 'past, present and future' of news
By Brian Vadakin | May 20, 2012Ohio 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.
9Fest to see added police presence on party edges
By Joshua Jamerson | May 17, 2012Saturday’s 9Fest will see a beefed-up law enforcement presence compared with previous Number Fests in a push to keep the party raging without interruption.
PROUD wins uncontested victory in Graduate Student Senate election
By Holly Moody | May 17, 2012Graduate Student Senate’s PROUD party celebrated its uncontested victory Thursday night among fellow students on Baker University Center’s fourth floor.
Student Senate Elections: REACHing Victory
By SARA JERDE | May 17, 2012The REACH party brought out their brooms and took every possible Student Senate position but one in this year’s election despite the second-lowest vote total since 2007.
Alpha Phi Alpha celebrates last charter day
By Jillian Fellows | May 17, 2012Ohio University’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated its 93rd charter anniversary on Thursday.
Walk/run to honor memory of former elementary school guidance counselor
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 17, 2012In 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.
Disability awareness event gives locals experience of everyday challenges
By Stefan Malmsten | May 16, 2012About 10 Athens residents and Ohio University students could be seen portraying characteristics of various disabilities during the third annual Challenge by Choice event Thursday.
Athens panel proposes extras for 'fracking' bill
By Laura Scheer | May 16, 2012Pending regulatory legislation for hydraulic fracturing in Ohio was in the hot seat during an Athens County committee meeting Wednesday.
Residents sign revised oil and gas leases, hope dividends will flow from fracking
By Laura Scheer | May 16, 2012About 300 residents packed into the Market at East State Street Thursday to learn more about Cunningham Energy’s new oil and gas lease and possibly sign the agreement.
Robbery reported in Emeriti Park
By Brandon Carte | May 16, 2012A male student reported being robbed in Emeriti Park early Wednesday morning.
Senate hopefuls courting 11th-hour votes via myriad ways
By Brandon Carte, Sara Jerde | May 16, 2012In the final week of what might be the last 30-day Ohio University Student Senate campaign season, candidates scrambled to get last-minute votes.
Athens mulling over options for building bike bridge
By Joshua Jamerson | May 16, 2012Athens officials are considering building a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Hocking River, but the plans could come falling down if a grant fails to hand the city enough money.
