After witnessing the drilling equipment, pipelines and gas wells strewn across the now-leveled, muddy landscape of Wetzel County, W.Va., earlier this month, a group of Athens residents returned with a firsthand look at the effects of hydraulic fracturing sites and the possible future of Athens County.
One Ohio University organization will take the stage this week to celebrate black dance forms and culture.
Ohio University is inching closer to a deadline requiring it to find a more environmentally safe way to heat university buildings.
The Athens City Council Chambers were nearly full with citizens concerned about the addition of fluoride to Athens drinking water and the newfound rights corporations have gained with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
An Ohio senator announced a federal government grant of over $100,000 to the Athens Fire Department to improve operations and safety for both firefighters and the residents they protect.
Besides the few inches of snow that coated Athens just last week, Southeast Ohio has seen a rather mild winter thus far, and it isn’t good for the snow removal industry.
A Facebook “like” is the first step for Ohio University admittance for many students, but in the future, OU officials hope to see more diverse students clicking.
State Representative Debbie Phillips (D-92) will meet with constituents tomorrow to discuss state issues at a local Athens business.
Ohio University’s Culinary Services has added a new line of sweets to West 82 in Baker University Center.
Area health officials will soon be using less paper.
Canines across Athens County are howling at their owners to purchase a dog license that will keep them safe — and area dog owners are listening.
Some websites are stepping into the shadows for a day in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Last 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.
As 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.
Voigt Hall received a new trimming before this school year — video cameras that safety officials say can be used for almost any type of law enforcement purpose.
A former Ohio University student was indicted yesterday for aggravated arson, arson and criminal mischief stemming from a residence hall arson last summer.
Tonight’s Athens City Council meeting will be a regular session during which all ordinances will be up for first reading. As a result, no new legislation will be passed this evening, although discussion will begin on a few topics.
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