Gas prices higher than they were 12 months ago
By Will Drabold | Jan. 3, 2012Although gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in months, motorists have less reason to celebrate than they did a year ago.
NEWS BLOGS
Impending 'fracking' concerns local farmers
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 3, 2012Editor’s note: This is the second of a four-part series about the economic factors of hydraulic fracturing.
$1.2 million budget deficit closes the Inn at Hocking College
By Joshua Jamerson | Jan. 3, 2012Hocking College has ceased all restaurant operations at the Inn at Hocking College in order to help close a potential $1.2 million budget shortfall.
Candidate rejects Scripps job
By Alex Felser | Jan. 3, 2012Failed negotiations mean that a familiar face will remain in the dean’s office of the Scripps College of Communication for at least another year.
OU professor: 2012 isn't the end of the world
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 3, 2012An Ohio University professor has good news for those concerned that the world will end this year — it's all talk.
BREAKING: Kent Smith a finalist for Langston University presidency
By Wesley Lowery | Jan. 3, 2012Ohio University's top student affairs administrator could soon be on the move.
Athens County one of few to see increase in traffic fatalities in 2011
By Marika Lee | Jan. 3, 2012Although more than half of Ohio’s 88 counties saw a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2011, Athens County was one of only 21 that saw an increase of two or more.
ODNR official to discuss drilling and logging on public land
Jan. 3, 2012Local residents interested in the possibility of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," coming to Athens County can hear how the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will approach legislation that could allow drilling and logging on public land.
For some Appalachians, 'fracking' pays off
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 2, 2012Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series about the economic factors of hydraulic fracturing.
Date set for next Polar Plunge
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 2, 2012Those who look forward to an icy swim in Athens each year can now mark their calendars.
Ohio's student debt 7th highest in nation
By Sabrina Fawley | Jan. 2, 2012A recent study by the College Access and Success ranked Ohio as the state with the seventh-highest level of student debt, with the average 2010 graduate owing $27,713.
'Cat Man' rescues kitten from death-defying heights of white pine
By Allison Wichie, Kaitlynn Grady | Jan. 2, 2012One Athens kitten rang in the New Year with a near-catastrophic event.
Students spend winter break studying, interning, exploring in Zambia
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 2, 2012During Winter Intersession, many Ohio University students relaxed, visited family and worked — but a select few played with jaguars and elephants, bungee jumped and learned about the Zambian culture.
UPDATE: Missing Plains teen found at relative's home
By Adam Wagner | Jan. 2, 2012UPDATE: Sheriff Kelly has announced that Isabelle has been located. She was found at a relative's house, according to a Facebook post.
Hydraulic fracturing continues to see local resistance
By Will Drabold | Jan. 2, 2012Fracking drills deep at the hearts of many Athens County residents, and now several start-up groups are bent on making sure the practice never breaks ground in the county.
Long awaited fire ladder truck arrives in Athens tomorrow
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 2, 2012The glossy finish of the new fire truck, ladder folded neatly atop its roof, will roll through the streets of Athens starting Wednesday.
Athens mourns loss of beloved teacher
By Sara Lowenstein | Jan. 2, 2012After being educated in Athens from elementary school through college, Patricia “Patsy” Barrington gave back to the district with 24 years of educating as a teacher and counselor in the Athens City Schools.
2011 Campus Year in Review
Jan. 2, 2012In 2011, Ohio University prepared for budget cuts of almost $10 million, saw major turnover among its administrators, welcomed Jesse Jackson to campus and saw multiple protests of Ohio Senate Bill 5. Read on for a recap of major events on campus during the past year.
University Judiciaries name change to reflect student responsibility
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 2, 2012In an effort to better reflect the values of Ohio University, University Judiciaries has been renamed the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility.
Chief audit executive position opens door for four finalists
By Katie Spector | Jan. 2, 2012This week, four finalists will go head to head for the chance to become Ohio University’s Chief Audit Executive.
