Papai clinches 3rd Ward Council seat
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 8, 2011Hordes of students and Athens residents filed into Uptown bars tonight, eagerly awaiting local and statewide election results.
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Ohio voters defeat issue on judge age, approve exemption from 'Obamacare'
By Marika Lee | Nov. 8, 2011Although Issue 2 failed by a landslide within Athens County, other statewide issues were decided by much closer margins.
Athens OKs levies, liquor issues
By Marika Lee | Nov. 8, 2011All six Athens County issues passed yesterday, granting more aid to senior and disability services as well as allowing three local businesses to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Wiehl defeats Morris in landslide
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 8, 2011A resounding chorus of “Four more years!” erupted as Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl entered a packed Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery after a landslide victory against his Republican challenger, Randy Morris.
Election Day 2011: Preparation for today's polling began weeks ago
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 7, 2011For employees of the Athens County Board of Elections, the weeks preceding Election Day might as well be dubbed their “March Madness.”
Athens County votes down Issue 2 in a landslide
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 7, 2011Athens County Democrats were ecstatic tonight after they learned that the controversial Senate Bill 5 was repealed. Athens voted against the bill in a landslide vote as of 11 p.m.
Papai wins open 3rd Ward City Council seat
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 7, 2011Hordes of students and Athens residents filed into Uptown bars tonight, eagerly awaiting local and statewide election results.
Grad student confirmed dead
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011An Ohio University graduate student has died.
Senior citizen, 317 Board levies among local issues on the ballot
By Marika Lee | Nov. 7, 2011In addition to deciding a new mayor and choosing the fate of statewide issues, Athens voters will have the chance to vote on six local issues: three of which could allow two local bars and a convenience store to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Privileges to vote may be granted
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 7, 2011Student trustees for Ohio universities might soon be able to do more than just attend the meetings.
Athens County rejects state Issue 1, approves Issue 3
By Marika Lee | Nov. 7, 2011Although Issue 2 failed by way of a landslide vote in Athens County, other statewide issues were decided by much closer margins.
Absentee ballots up from last year's election
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 7, 2011As voters hit the polls today, about 1,000 fewer Athens County residents will be fighting polling lines compared to 2009, having cast their ballots long before the second Tuesday this November.
Election Day 2011: OU political organizations try to rally votes around Athens
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011Although no presidential or congressional candidates are on today’s ballot, the Athens mayoral election and various statewide issues being presented have the College Democrats and College Republicans pressing students to get out and vote.
OU ranked among top vegan-friendly schools
By Jillian Bloemer | Nov. 6, 2011Nelson Grab ‘N Go’s black bean and romaine wraps don’t just feed hungry students or contribute to campuswide gassiness — they could be contributing to Ohio University’s national ranking as a vegan-friendly school.
Ohio University Foundation: Trustees adopt Donor Bill of Rights
By Alex Westerh | Nov. 6, 2011A donor to the Ohio University Foundation will now have a set of rights.
