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.
NEWS BLOGS
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.
Complications postpone death row transfers from Lucasville to Chillicothe
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 2, 2012Death row inmates will not be relocated to the new Chillicothe location until mid-January because of planning complications.
OU Greens to compete against each other for most blood donations
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 2, 2012Ohio University students on East, West and South greens will be pitted against each other to see who can donate the most blood Winter Quarter.
High Street Gas Leak Causes Road Closure
By Will Drabold | Jan. 1, 2012The Athens Fire Department responded to a call of a gas leak at 74 ½ N. High St. at about 4:35 p.m. on Monday.
Write-in candidate is fifth commissioner challenger
By Ryan Clark | Dec. 29, 2011A write-in candidate has joined four others in the race against incumbent Mark Sullivan for an Athens County Commissioner seat this November.
Cable Lane and President Street closures
Dec. 29, 2011The City of Athens Enginnering and Public Works has announced two street closings during the coming week.
9-year-old Nelsonville boy located
By Wesley Lowery | Dec. 28, 2011Almost 18 hours after he was thought missing, 9-year-old Corey Morris was located and found staying with a friend today.
