NEWS BLOGS
Councilman introduces resolution against Supreme Court decision on corporations
By Ian Ording | Jan. 16, 2012As Stephen Colbert transferred his super political action committee to Jon Stewart Thursday, a local politician was planning his fight to end corporations’ ability to donate unlimited funds to election campaigns.
No records of alleged assault behind The Crystal
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 16, 2012Last night The Crystal said in a twitter message that an individual was allegedly assaulted on Jan. 16 at 10:53 p.m. behind the uptown bar on Saturday Jan. 14.
Websites to black out for a day in opposition of anti-piracy legislation
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 16, 2012Some websites are stepping into the shadows for a day in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Athens County nudges canine owners to obtain dog licenses
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 16, 2012Canines across Athens County are howling at their owners to purchase a dog license that will keep them safe — and area dog owners are listening.
Group assists digitizing rural health documents
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 16, 2012Area health officials will soon be using less paper.
West 82 offers free cupcake samples to introduce new bakery offering
By Taylor LaPuma | Jan. 16, 2012Ohio University’s Culinary Services has added a new line of sweets to West 82 in Baker University Center.
Former student indicted for Brough House arson
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 15, 2012Seven months after a fire in Brough House on South Green, the case is drawing to a conclusion.
OU to remove 5 remedial courses from its catalog
By Sabrina Fawley | Jan. 12, 2012Ohio University’s course catalog is about to get a little thinner.
Alumna a happy tadpole at Red Frog
By Holly Moody | Jan. 12, 2012Taking beer breaks, playing foosball and strutting throughout the office in pajamas isn’t usually part of a typical day on the job for most. But for one Ohio University alumna, it’s just another day in the office.
Task force aims to resume conversations about opening, connecting Oxbow Trail
By Anjelica Oswald | Jan. 12, 2012Bobcat Lane will be the subject of debates once again after a yearlong hiatus from discussions about its future.
Sanity, competency evals cost county pretty penny
By Marika Lee | Jan. 12, 2012In May 2010, Craig Cooper forcefully entered his ex-girlfriend’s home, kidnapped her and later used her as a human shield during a police standoff.
SOPA troubles Imgur
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 12, 2012Imagine not being able to share a picture you found on the net or not being able to watch a YouTube video.
Sullivan denies guilt in domestic-violence case
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 11, 2012UPDATE: MARK SULLIVAN HAS RETURNED TO WORK
OU med school offering free mammograms today
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 11, 2012Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will offer free mammograms today.
Angry parents, faculty fight Chauncey closing
By Kelly Gifford, Xander Zellner | Jan. 11, 2012After a planning session Monday, more than 160 frustrated parents and faculty suggested alternatives that would allow the doors of Chauncey Elementary School to remain open for a little while longer.
Local resident looking to appeal the Bellavino decision
By Marika Lee | Jan. 11, 2012Minutes after plans for an apartment building that will take the place of the wine-and-beer shop Bellavino, one local resident declared his intentions to appeal the decision to raze the “historic” building.
Student Senate: State senator stops by 1st meeting of new year
By Taylor LaPuma | Jan. 11, 2012Ohio University’s student government kicked off Winter Quarter with a visit from a different kind of senator.
Commission OKs BellaVino buy after zoning-code confusion
By Allison Wichie, Ryan Clark | Jan. 11, 2012After two hours of cyclical discussion Wednesday, it was finally time for the five members of the Athens Planning Commission to vote on developer Ric Wasserman’s plans to raze West Stimson Avenue’s BellaVino and erect apartment buildings.
