County's fierce engineer contest coming to an end
By Allison Wichie | Mar. 5, 2012One of the most heated campaign races of the Athens County election season will come to a simmering end this Super Tuesday.
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OU extends deadline for student-trustee applications after only 8 apply
By Brian Vadakin | Mar. 5, 2012A month of reminder tweets by the Ohio University student trustees all led up to Monday — the final deadline for turning in applications to be the next student trustee — but the social-media push didn’t generate as many interested applicants as expected.
Super Tuesday primary election results
Mar. 5, 2012Stay tuned to this page for up-to-the-minute updates on primary elections from Super Tuesday.
Congressional hopefuls fighting for 15th District seat
By Ian Ording, Xander Zellner | Mar. 5, 2012Months after Ohio’s redistricting process left Athens County with a new congressional representative, three men are seeking to take his seat before he can get comfortable.
Rugby tournament raises more than $6,000
By Jillian Fellows | Mar. 4, 2012A rugby player rolled forward at full tilt and rammed his wheelchair into his opponent, knocking loose both the ball and a scream of surprise as both competitors scrambled after the ball.
Historical ball gives opportunity to remember past in the present
By SARA JERDE | Mar. 4, 2012Hoop skirts and Union soldiers dominated the Ohio University Inn’s ballroom Saturday evening.
Technology used to enhance OU students' learning
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 4, 2012No matter where an Ohio University student is, there is almost always some sort of screen within eyesight — be it a computer monitor, cellphone screen or iPad.
Community program strengthens local ties
By Sara Lowenstein | Mar. 4, 2012Laura O’Neil’s hands are much more comfortable holding a paintbrush than a chainsaw.
Abe Lincoln to lecture at Civil War-era ball
By SARA JERDE | Mar. 1, 2012As part of the sesquicentennial remembrance of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln will address Athens County residents Saturday.
Mill Street closure scheduled for Monday
By Stefan Malmsten | Mar. 1, 2012Mill Street is scheduled to be closed between the Oak and Palmer Streets beginning Monday March 5 at 8 a.m. The repairs are to repair a sewer line under the road, according to a news release from the Athens Engineering and Public Works.
Habitat for Humanity to hold pancake breakfast
By Taylor LaPuma | Mar. 1, 2012Ohio University’s Habitat for Humanity is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money in an effort to eliminate substandard housing in Athens.
Engineer candidates grapple over gravel roads
By Will Drabold | Mar. 1, 2012For a rock with no adhesive properties, gravel has become a major sticking point in the Athens County engineer’s race.
OU students mobilize to fight rising tuition tag
By Tim Tripp | Mar. 1, 2012Ohio University students and faculty members stared as about 50 students rode up and down Baker University Center’s escalators holding signs and flags and chanting, “Student power will never be defeated!”
Dragon's Cup bubbles up in GG's former spot
By Sarah Grothjan | Mar. 1, 2012For the past four years, 19 S. Court St. has been a revolving door for eateries and bars, serving both thirsty students and those seeking a cup of coffee to go.
Athens High senior reviving Gay-Straight Alliance club
By Kaitlynn Grady | Mar. 1, 2012For the first time in almost five years, Athens High School will have a Gay-Straight Alliance Club — all because of one student’s determination to make a change.
Student's dorm hot tub lands him in hot water
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 29, 2012After a month of relaxing in 100-degree-plus water whenever he wanted, one Ohio University student’s dream of a hot tub in his dorm room will soon be dammed.
College-town firefighters struggle amid cutbacks
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 29, 2012Fire departments on-call in the college towns of Athens and Oxford are feeling the heat of tight budgets and shrinking staffs, but Bowling Green’s department has put that fire out.
