Despite SB 5 repeal, GOP not pessimistic
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 9, 2011Even though Ohio voters defeated one of state Republicans’ most controversial issues when they voted against Issue 2, Gov. John Kasich and other GOP leaders are looking ahead.
NEWS BLOGS
Fewer students applying to OU College of Business
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s College of Business is following suit in a nationwide trend that has seen fewer business school applications.
Student Senate backs permanent gender-neutral housing program at OU
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate unanimously voted to support the continuation of what members consider one of its proudest achievements — student housing that doesn’t discriminate by gender.
University turns to students for extra cash
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Student Senate intends to ask students to chip in their cash for Ohio University’s Promise Lives Campaign.
Driver damages 6 cars during late-night crash spree
By Marika Lee | Nov. 9, 2011Residents gathered on their West Washington Street porches last night to survey the aftermath of an alleged drunk-driving accident that damaged six cars.
Death-row move doesn't faze city
By Stefan Malmsten | Nov. 9, 2011After plans were announced to move the location where death-row inmates are housed in Ohio, renovation and preparation efforts are underway at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution.
Wiehl defeats Morris in landslide
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 8, 2011A resounding chorus of “Four more years!” erupted as Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl entered a packed Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery after a landslide victory against his Republican challenger, Randy Morris.
Athens OKs levies, liquor issues
By Marika Lee | Nov. 8, 2011All six Athens County issues passed yesterday, granting more aid to senior and disability services as well as allowing three local businesses to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Ohio voters defeat issue on judge age, approve exemption from 'Obamacare'
By Marika Lee | Nov. 8, 2011Although Issue 2 failed by a landslide within Athens County, other statewide issues were decided by much closer margins.
Papai clinches 3rd Ward Council seat
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 8, 2011Hordes of students and Athens residents filed into Uptown bars tonight, eagerly awaiting local and statewide election results.
Family of four grapples with potential loss of government aid
By Will Drabold | Nov. 8, 2011Beneath a picturesque image of white walls and decorative lampposts hide four lives coping with extreme poverty.
Student Senate resolution to support permanent gender neutral housing program
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 8, 2011A resolution calling for the official installment of the gender neutral housing program will be up tonight at Ohio University Student Senate’s last meeting of Fall Quarter.
Athens County skipped over in large Ohio police grant
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 8, 2011Of the $12.5 million the Ohio Department of Public Safety issued earlier this month for traffic-safety improvements in federal fiscal year 2012, not a penny will be spent in Athens County.
OU grad student found dead in home
By Alex Felser | Nov. 8, 2011A graduate student in Ohio University’s Patton College of Education and Human Services died late Monday night.
Election Day 2011: OU political organizations try to rally votes around Athens
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011Although no presidential or congressional candidates are on today’s ballot, the Athens mayoral election and various statewide issues being presented have the College Democrats and College Republicans pressing students to get out and vote.
Absentee ballots up from last year's election
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 7, 2011As voters hit the polls today, about 1,000 fewer Athens County residents will be fighting polling lines compared to 2009, having cast their ballots long before the second Tuesday this November.
Athens County rejects state Issue 1, approves Issue 3
By Marika Lee | Nov. 7, 2011Although Issue 2 failed by way of a landslide vote in Athens County, other statewide issues were decided by much closer margins.
Privileges to vote may be granted
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 7, 2011Student trustees for Ohio universities might soon be able to do more than just attend the meetings.
