West Virginia man arrested for rape
By Marika Lee | May 30, 2011After a warrant was issued for Jimmy P. Haddox’s arrest last week for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl, police arrested Haddox early Friday morning in West Virginia.
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Hocking president might be removed
By Pat Holmes | May 30, 2011Despite receiving support from the Hocking College Board of Trustees during last June’s meeting, College President Ron Erickson is facing possible removal from his position just one year later.
'Crucial' drive targets type O blood
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 30, 2011This week, a blood drive will target Ohio University students with type O blood — the students who officials say can best help during emergency and trauma health situations.
Police look into 2 possible arsons
By Alex Stuckey | May 29, 2011Athens Police officers are investigating two possible arsons that occurred early yesterday morning at separate BP gas stations.
Athens man arrested and charged with strong armed robbery
By Alex Stuckey | May 28, 2011An Athens man was arrested and charged with strong armed robbery after punching a Dollar General clerk.
Student Senate: Investigation of FACE financing continues
By Joe Fox | May 26, 2011Student Senate’s Board of Elections has given the FACE ticket until June 3 to provide additional information regarding its campaign finance report.
Graduate Student Senate: Candidates revisit campaign plans
By Alex Felser | May 26, 2011Ohio University Graduate Student Senate presidential candidates said they focused less on money and more on in-person campaigning this year.
Coolville girl reports sexual assault, rape
By Ryan Clark | May 26, 2011A 13-year-old Coolville girl reported that a 33-year-old male sexually assaulted her Wednesday night in Hockingport, Ohio.
Accused rapist arrested in West Virginia
By Marika Lee | May 26, 2011A 33-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Hockingport, Ohio was arrested early this morning by police in West Virginia.
Sen. Stewart recalls time in office after resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 26, 2011COLUMBUS — Cruising down the highway in his maroon four-door, each mile bringing the car closer to 542,000 miles, Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) reflected back on his nearly 14 years in public office.
Arrest warrant out for West Virginia man following reported rape
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A 13-year-old Coolville girl reported that a 33-year-old male sexually assaulted her last night in Hockingport, Ohio.
Ohio Sen. Stewart denies SB5 backlash caused resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 25, 2011Just a day after Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, announced his resignation, state and local Democrats said they were not surprised by the announcements given his controversial Senate Bill 5 vote.
Drug ring bust lands 10 in jail
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A pill distribution pipeline was shut down Tuesday after seven people associated with the drug ring were arrested — bringing the arrest total to 10.
Senator plans to aid student loan payment
By Pat Holmes | May 25, 2011With Ohio graduates of four-year public and private institutions facing an average debt of about $26,000 each, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is proposing legislation that would ultimately make it easier for students to pay off student loans.
Student Senate: Latitude 39 to offer beer in fall
By Joe Fox | May 25, 2011Campaign promises made by the newly-elected majority of Student Senate might be coming to fruition even before the new student leaders have taken office.
Anderson accepts early retirement incentive
May 25, 2011Another Ohio University administrator has accepted a retirement incentive.
'Terrific leader' resigns to teach full-time at OU
By Tristan Navera | May 25, 2011Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies must find a new director as Roger Cooper steps down after six years in the position.
Court hears testimony, could transfer Bebb to civil hospital in Athens
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011Mental health experts testified in a hearing yesterday to determine whether a man found not guilty of his father’s murder by reason of insanity should be moved from a maximum security mental institution to a minimum security civil hospital, which could result in his return to Athens.
OU Eastern dean to retire in 2012
By Pamela Engel | May 25, 2011Ohio University’s Eastern Campus Dean Richard Greenlee will join the growing list of top administrators leaving when he steps down to take an early retirement plan in 2012.
Injuries kill 4-year-old Plains girl
By Kelly Gifford | May 25, 2011A 4-year-old girl from The Plains who was the victim of a reported assault has died.
