Ohio Rep. Phillips to hold "office hours"
By Will Drabold | Jan. 17, 2012State Representative Debbie Phillips (D-92) will meet with constituents tomorrow to discuss state issues at a local Athens business.
NEWS BLOGS
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.
Group assists digitizing rural health documents
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 16, 2012Area health officials will soon be using less paper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security cameras installed in Voigt Hall
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 16, 2012Voigt 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.
Cencula indicted in June arson incident
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 16, 2012A former Ohio University student was indicted yesterday for aggravated arson, arson and criminal mischief stemming from a residence hall arson last summer.
Council Agenda 1/17/12
By Ian Ording | Jan. 16, 2012Tonight’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.
Wal-Mart: Biggest victim of five-finger discounts
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 16, 2012Wal-Mart may pride itself on rolling back prices, but for some the discounts are not enough — Athens’ superstore is home to almost 20 times more shoplifters than other stores in the area.
New dean awaits first day at the university
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 16, 2012Ohio University students have settled back into classes after a long Winter Intersession, but one administrator is still waiting for his first official day in Athens.
Buffalo Wild Wings bash to celebrate CSLS website launch
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 16, 2012Students taking a stroll on West Union Street this evening will have the opportunity to receive free food and prizes while learning about their legal rights on campus.
Obama for America volunteers feed hungry
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 16, 2012With the presidential election less than a year away, Obama for America volunteers are working to build roots in Athens.
Athens Police warn residents to be aware of phone scams
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 16, 2012The Athens Police Department is warning citizens to be aware of a scam that is targeting its victims by phone.
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.
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.
