Foster House fire deemed arson
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 13, 2011A fire set at Foster House this morning was ruled arson.
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Advanced Placement Networks Launched in Ohio Schools
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 13, 2011The Ohio Department of Education recently announced that over $400,000 in Race to the Top Funds will be used to expanding the Advanced Placement network in Ohio schools.
City Council: City takes loan for new firetruck despite university contributions
By Ian Ording | Nov. 13, 2011Despite a $250,000 contribution from Ohio University to help offset the cost of a new $1.1 million ladder truck, Athens City Council decided to borrow an additional $400,000 last night to pay for the vehicle.
Pies tossed for political parties
By Ian Ording | Nov. 13, 2011Ohio University student politicians embraced their differences through camaraderie, friendly banter and pie Thursday as student groups gathered in front of the Athens County Courthouse for a fundraising effort.
REDUCE. REUSE. REMODEL.
By Jillian Fellows | Nov. 13, 2011The largest campus composting system in the nation is about to get even bigger.
Utica explored for fracturing site
By Will Drabold | Nov. 13, 2011Although the possibility of “fracking” reaching Athens County has sparked outrage among local residents and officials, some geological experts are not convinced the facts match the fuss.
Athens Police respond to broken windows and fights
By Stefan Malmsten | Nov. 11, 2011Athens Police responded to three separate calls early this morning — all three involved broken windows, two involved fights and one resulted in an arrest.
Sandra Inman found competent to stand trial
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 10, 2011A second psycological evaluation of the woman who allegedly murdered her daughter-in-law has found her to be competent to stand trial.
Death-row move doesn't faze city
By Stefan Malmsten | Nov. 9, 2011After plans were announced to move the location where death-row inmates are housed in Ohio, renovation and preparation efforts are underway at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution.
Driver damages 6 cars during late-night crash spree
By Marika Lee | Nov. 9, 2011Residents gathered on their West Washington Street porches last night to survey the aftermath of an alleged drunk-driving accident that damaged six cars.
University turns to students for extra cash
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Student Senate intends to ask students to chip in their cash for Ohio University’s Promise Lives Campaign.
Student Senate backs permanent gender-neutral housing program at OU
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate unanimously voted to support the continuation of what members consider one of its proudest achievements — student housing that doesn’t discriminate by gender.
Fewer students applying to OU College of Business
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 9, 2011Ohio University’s College of Business is following suit in a nationwide trend that has seen fewer business school applications.
Despite SB 5 repeal, GOP not pessimistic
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 9, 2011Even though Ohio voters defeated one of state Republicans’ most controversial issues when they voted against Issue 2, Gov. John Kasich and other GOP leaders are looking ahead.
Union soldier focus of Veterans Day memorial
By Lindsay Friedman | Nov. 9, 2011Americans will dedicate their time and thoughts Friday in remembrance of the nation’s veterans. But one Athens native, Pvt. William L. Hooper, and his story will be saluted by local Camp No. 108, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
OU grad student found dead in home
By Alex Felser | Nov. 8, 2011A graduate student in Ohio University’s Patton College of Education and Human Services died late Monday night.
Athens County skipped over in large Ohio police grant
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 8, 2011Of the $12.5 million the Ohio Department of Public Safety issued earlier this month for traffic-safety improvements in federal fiscal year 2012, not a penny will be spent in Athens County.
Student Senate resolution to support permanent gender neutral housing program
By Taylor LaPuma | Nov. 8, 2011A resolution calling for the official installment of the gender neutral housing program will be up tonight at Ohio University Student Senate’s last meeting of Fall Quarter.
Family of four grapples with potential loss of government aid
By Will Drabold | Nov. 8, 2011Beneath a picturesque image of white walls and decorative lampposts hide four lives coping with extreme poverty.
