OU admin departing for directorship of UNCF
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 11, 2012The United Negro College Fund will open its doors to an Ohio University administrator in March, prompting another search in a year peppered with employee turnover at OU.
NEWS BLOGS
OU hopes to find replacement before Baker manager leaves
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 11, 2012The executive director of Ohio University’s Baker University Center will see a raise of almost $10,000 when he heads to a new job in Florida next month.
Senate discusses education reform
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 11, 2012At last night's Student Senate meeting, one student organization argued the importance of education reform.
Board of Trustees to convene in Lancaster next week
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 10, 2012After an eventful Fall Quarter meeting, Ohio University's Board of Trustees will address just three consent-agenda resolutions at its Lancaster session next week.
BREAKING: Brian Bridges to leave Ohio University
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 10, 2012Brian Bridges, Ohio University's vice provost for diversity, access and equity, will leave OU next month.
Sheriff Kelly Appointed to Statewide Law Enforcement Committees
By Will Drabold | Jan. 10, 2012After today, criminals and legislators alike will have to continue to contend with Sheriff Kelly beyond the borders of Athens County.
UPDATE: Fellow county commissioner fears Sullivan's domestic violence incident could hurt re-election chances
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 10, 2012Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan, 52, pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence this morning in Athens County Municipal Court.
19th-century tweets offer glimpse into Ohio's past
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 10, 2012One of Twitter’s 300 million users is an 1873 — yes, you read that right — graduate of Ohio University.
Court Street hair salon to close doors
By Sara Lowenstein | Jan. 10, 2012In more than 60 years of business, the Regis Hair Salon on Court Street has seen everything from bobs and mohawks to updos and purple spikes while styling the hair of Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Developer's plans to replace Bellavino approved
By Allison Wichie, Ryan Clark | Jan. 10, 2012After two hours of cyclical discussion, it was finally time for the five members of the Athens Planning Commission to vote on Developer Ric Wasserman's apartment building plans, which would replace Bellavino.
Repairs in Galbreath Chapel reduce organ access for music students
By Jillian Bloemer | Jan. 10, 2012Falling plaster in Galbreath Chapel has crushed the plans of several Ohio University music students.
Dollars for Diplomas
By Pamela Engel | Jan. 10, 2012Paying quarterly tuition and fees is routine for many Ohio University students, but not all of them know how their — or their parents’ — money is spent.
Student Senate to hear presentation from state senator
By Taylor LaPuma | Jan. 10, 2012State Senator Troy Balderson will pay Student Senate a visit tonight.
J-Bar owner hopes to open tonight
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 9, 2012Dave Cornwell, new owner of the J-Bar, 41 N. Court St., said he hopes to open the bar this evening.
County Commissioner arrested for domestic violence
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 9, 2012Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan, 52, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence Tuesday night.
New stroke treatment quickens recovery for O'Bleness patients
By Sarah Grothjan | Jan. 9, 2012A recent advancement in stroke treatment is sending neurologists throughout Ohio to the bedsides of stroke patients at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Dean's focus: improve Graduate College
By Alex Felser | Jan. 9, 2012After a Graduate College dean search that brought three unique finalists to Ohio University’s campus in December, the university ultimately chose a familiar face to head the college.
Coin thief confesses to crime
Jan. 9, 2012Athens County Sheriff deputies arrested the culprit of a coin theft in December today after she confessed to the crime.
Locals challenge Chauncey closing
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 9, 2012A small room across the street from a local elementary school was packed with citizens concerned that closing Chauncey Elementary could negatively impact the school’s students.
