NEWS BLOGS
Senator continues 'fracking' push despite opposition from residents
By Kaitlynn Grady, Kelly Gifford | Oct. 3, 2011Despite Sen. Troy Balderson’s, R-20th, recently voiced support of hydraulic fracturing, area officials continue to stand firmly against the mining style.
Clery Report indicates higher drug violations, sexual assault reports
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011The past year for Ohio University has seen higher numbers of sexual assault reports and drug law arrests but fewer reported burglaries.
Athens sites earn spots on Ohio Green Energy tour
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 2, 2011The Green Energy Ohio Tour, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, drew Ohio residents to 51 counties in the state over the weekend, promoting the use of renewable energy.
Voinovich donates senate papers, to join OU faculty
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 2, 2011After putting in time as a mayor, governor and senator, George Voinovich will return to the place he began — the classrooms of Ohio University.
Professor to address historical effects of American wars
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011Tonight, a Harvard-educated history professor will argue that the history of wars and military interventions in the United States do not contradict historical perspectives of the country’s peaceful development.
Ohio University, Athens create partnership
By Alex Westerh | Oct. 2, 2011Ohio University made a step toward a partnership with Athens today, when both the city and school appointed representatives to form a memorandum of understanding.
Students, families honor military members at Heroes Day event
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 2, 2011Ohio University students and their families braved the October rain Saturday at an event honoring United States service members.
Athens mourns death of beloved business owner
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 2, 2011Known for his charm and genuine kindness, Paul Abraham personified and perfected the role of the small-town business owner. After he died last week, customers and friends, often synonymous at the Campus Sundry, began leaving notes and flowers at the doorstep for the West Union Street storeowner.
State will relocate death row to Chillicothe
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 2, 2011The State of Ohio is relocating its death row operations to Chillicothe in an effort to save money by cutting transportation costs and freeing up beds for the state's most violent inmates.
Ohio University receives Voinovich senatorial papers, dedicates seminar room
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 2, 2011Former senator George Voinovich cut one final ribbon Saturday, officially dedicating a new space in Alden Library where students and faculty explore the library’s special collections.
We are Ohio urges students to vote 'no' on Issue 2
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011An organization committed to opposing Senate Bill 5 is urging Ohio students to vote no on Issue 2 and denouncing the Ohio University Student Senate’s recent stance on the bill.
OU extends Nursing master program online
By Rebecca McKinsey | Oct. 2, 2011Students hoping to enter the nursing field will have expanded distance-learning options at Ohio University starting next winter.
Appalachian doctors not encouraging vital vaccine
By Stefan Malmsten | Oct. 1, 2011A recent study by Ohio State University shows that pediatricians in the Appalachian region are less likely to encourage the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Voinovich to serve as OU professor
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 30, 2011Former Senator George Voinovich announced today he would serve as a professor at Ohio University.
Leadership panel emphasizes integrity, public service and family life
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 29, 2011Former Senator George Voinovich urged students to consider the importance of integrity in public service at a panel discussion today.
