Sen. Stewart announces future position
By Ryan Dunn | May 25, 2011Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, told The Post today he will be resigning to become president of the Ohio Gas Association.
NEWS BLOGS
Board of Elections seeks more info on FACE finances
By Joe Fox | May 25, 2011Student Senate’s Board of Elections has given the FACE ticket until June 3 to provide additional information regarding its campaign finance report.
Chillicothe dean joins line of OU departures
By Tristan Navera | May 24, 2011Another dean has announced she is stepping down after only 10 months at the position.
Dean of OU's Eastern Campus to retire
By Pamela Engel | May 24, 2011Ohio University will lose another top administrator, as the Eastern Campus Dean Richard Greenlee will be stepping down next July to take an early retirement plan.
Man arraigned on gross sexual imposition charges
By Marika Lee | May 24, 2011A 39-year-old man was arraigned yesterday on three counts of gross sexual imposition for molesting two children in 2009.
Armed burglars get nothing
By Pat Holmes | May 24, 2011An aggravated burglary on West State Street yesterday resulted in nothing taken and no injuries, according to an Athens Police press release.
Sheriff's deputies investigating reported rape of a Hockingport 15-year-old female
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the rape of a 15-year-old Hockingport female.
Casa Lopez suit dismissed
By Marika Lee | May 24, 2011One salmonella lawsuit against a local Mexican restaurant was dismissed Friday in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas more than a year after a
Sen. Stewart to leave public office for 'private sector'
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Ohio Senator Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) will be resigning from his seat on the Ohio Senate effective in July.
Students unmask diversity around campus
By Marika Lee | May 24, 2011About 70 Ohio University students met in Nelson Commons yesterday evening to address diversity concerns on campus, including ways to bring international and domestic students together.
Christian group takes over former frat house
By Alex Westerh | May 24, 2011The formerly vacant Delta Tau Delta house will re-open as student housing next year, with Athletes in Action occupying the building and overseeing its 25 expected residents.
Blackburn unanimously appointed acting Athens County prosecutor
By Marika Lee | May 24, 2011Current Assistant Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was named acting county prosecutor yesterday at the Athens County Commissioners Central Committee meeting.
4-year-old girl from The Plains dies after assault
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011A 4-year-old girl died this afternoon from assault related injuries.
Residents review possible budget cuts for programs
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011About 20 residents from Athens County and surrounding areas gathered yesterday to voice their grievances about Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget — one they claim could severely cut human and governmental services in Southeast Ohio.
State, local Democrats cite Sen. Stewart's SB5 vote as reason for his resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Ohio House Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-92nd) said she was not surprised by Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th)'s resignation announced yesterday.
Plains woman charged with attempted murder of 4-year-old
By Ryan Dunn | May 24, 2011An Athens County woman was charged with attempted murder in the physical assault of a four-year-old girl and is being held on a $1 million bond.
City Council: Current fire truck disposal could draw in thousands
By Emily Bowman | May 23, 2011In preparation for the new custom-made, $1.03 million fire ladder truck, Athens City Council members are debating different solutions for the disposal of the current truck.
Noise ordinance bargaining persists
By Ryan Clark | May 23, 2011About 30 Athens area residents, Ohio University students and local police officers gathered yesterday to create dialogue between all parties regarding the current noise ordinance.
City court case closes after 2-year dispute
By Rachel Snively | May 23, 2011A nearly two-year-long legal battle came to a close last week as a local rental company dismissed its lawsuit against the city.
Family members of murdered Logan mother face possible death sentence
By Ryan Clark | May 23, 2011Summer Inman’s estranged husband and father-in-law were indicted on charges yesterday in connection with the 25-year-old Logan mother’s murder and could be sentenced to death.
