NEWS BLOGS
Candidates dispute over opening of Bobcat Lane
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 31, 2011There is a roadblock keeping Ohio University from extending Bobcat Lane, the strip of street that runs from the Peden Stadium parking lot and dead ends in front of Baker University Center, into Richland Avenue. But that block is more than just the physical curb owned by the city.
University finds fewer freshmen
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 31, 2011Ohio University officials emphasize that the university’s overall enrollment is growing even though this year’s class of incoming freshmen is slightly smaller than last year’s.
Resource fair targets faculty
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 31, 2011Today, faculty and staff can ditch the books and head to Baker.
Task force addresses OU parental leave
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 31, 2011Mothers-to-be might find it laborious to work around Ohio University’s parental leave benefits for faculty.
'Greater Together' pushes students to Nov. polls
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 31, 2011Parties want students — or at least, Obama’s political campaign does.
Ohio farmers to donate 30,000 pounds of pork for National Pork Month
By Ian Ording | Oct. 31, 2011Today the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks received an enormous quantity of pork. Several hog farmers in Ohio, all part of the Ohio Pork Producers Council, donated a total of 30,000 pounds of pork as a part of the Pork Power Program.
OU's Russ College dedicates new fluid lab
By Sabrina Fawley | Oct. 31, 2011A new fluid technology lab, unveiled today, will allow Ohio University students to integrate state-of-the-art tools and gain hands-on experience.
Third Ward candidates focus on community campaigning
By Marika Lee | Oct. 30, 2011Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series about campaigning for office in Athens.
Halloween tamer than past years
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 30, 2011Angry birds, Zanesville exotic animals, and university and city officials ambled away from Court Street after a quieter-than-usual Halloween jubilee. Arrests were down from last year, and there were no major incidents throughout the night, officials reported.
Ohio EPA seeks input on natural gas production permits
Oct. 30, 2011The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comments on a permit they are finalizing concerning the regulation of air around natural gas production sites.
Declining population creates two Ohio primaries before November 2012 elections
By Allison Wichie | Oct. 30, 2011With congressional redistricting in Ohio delaying the date that candidates can register to be on the ballot, state residents will hit the polls twice before reaching the November 2012 elections.
Halloween block party ends with 148 arrests, 46 Court Street medical emergencies
Oct. 29, 2011There was a total of 148 arrests at Athens' annual Halloween bash, which officials described as "quiet" compared to previous years.
Bands rock Court Street during Halloween festivities
Oct. 28, 2011As Court Street revelers paraded in their costumes this evening, they were serenaded by an array of local bands.
Ohio University celebrates 'HallOUween' with Court Street block party
Oct. 28, 2011As Ohio University students and faculty and their visitors flooded Court Street this evening, the Halloween festivities stayed relatively tame.
Southeast Ohio Disabilities Consortium taking place today
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 27, 2011A conference today will focus on support systems for students with disabilities who attend career centers, community colleges and universities.
Leaders note bright campus has dim spots
By Olivia Hupp | Oct. 27, 2011Much like the colorful individuals who annually flood its streets, Athens will be wearing its own costume this weekend.
Portable lights illuminate Athens for now
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 27, 2011Although city officials believe it’s a bright idea to bring in lights for increased safety during Halloween weekend, those thoughts will not translate into any permanent lighting changes around town.
Toxic-themed balloon animals to grace Court Street tomorrow
By SARA JERDE | Oct. 27, 2011On Saturday, Court Street will host humans, horses — and plastic animals.
