Suspect in truck theft still unknown
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011A pick-up truck was reported stolen outside an Athens residence Tuesday morning after the keys were left inside.
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Honors Tutorial College rallies for change
By Tristan Navera | June 1, 2011Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has taken the first step toward what some students hope will propel the university to decrease its use of conflict minerals.
Local program helps those with developmental disabilities
By Kelly Gifford | June 1, 2011The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities has served Athens for over 50 years as one of the state and nation’s top education, support and employment services providers for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Funds allocated for damages
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011Prompted by May flooding, more than $700,000 in state assistance will be sent to relief efforts in Southern Ohio — but Athens County will have to rely on separate outlets to fund damage totals.
Former WaPo ombudsman weighs in on Lantern death threats
By Wesley Lowery | June 1, 2011Most of the sports world and Ohio have been captivated with coverage of Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel’s resignation earlier this week. Yesterday, two staff members of OSU’s student-run lab newspaper, The Lantern — editor in chief Zach Meisel and sports writer James Oldham — told ESPN they have received more than 100 negative emails, including at least one death threat.
OU explores options after 163 take buyouts
By Caitlin Bowling | June 1, 2011More than 160 Ohio University employees have accepted a buyout thus far, including three departing deans.
Middleton to continue as Patton College dean despite mixed reviews
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 1, 2011Editor's note: This story is the second in a five-part series about the provost's annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University's Athens campus.
Car strikes cyclist near South Beach
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011A woman riding her bike in front of South Beach was hit by a car today.
More OU grads default on loans
By Alex Westerh | June 1, 2011The rate at which students default on their federal loans increased almost 2 percent among Ohio University students and nationally, according to data released late last month by the U.S. Department of Education.
Graduates receive awards during end of year farewell
By Kaitrin McCoy | June 1, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate ended its year last night with several awards and some Justin Bieber.
Dean's ratings improve, response rate stagnant
By Tristan Navera | May 31, 2011Editor's note: This story is the first in a five-part series about the Provost's annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University's Athens campus.
Convicted rapist files new appeal
By Marika Lee | May 31, 2011A Philadelphia man convicted of rape and three other charges in Athens County filed a new appeal brief this past Thursday, asking the court to overturn his conviction. Charles H. Nguyen, 32, was convicted of one count of rape, kidnapping, burglary and tampering with evidence at his trial August 2010, after he raped an Athens woman he met over the Internet.
Student Senate debuts Bieber parody
By Kaitrin McCoy | May 31, 2011Student Senate Vice President Matthew Beddingfield debuted a parody video he made of Justin Bieber’s hit single “Baby” at its final meeting of the year. Beddingfield changed the words so they applied to senate.
Ohio bill allows crack down on drug abuse
By Marika Lee | May 31, 2011While prescription drug abuse continues to prevail in Athens County and throughout Ohio, Gov. John Kasich passed legislation earlier this month targeting the problem.
Collection centers set up for move out days
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 31, 2011As students clean out their rooms, Ohio University and Athens County organizations are teaming up to collect more than just a boatload of donated items: they’re looking to fill a semi.
Budget amendment could raise alcohol content in Ohio beers
By Pat Holmes | May 31, 2011Inspired by a visit to Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery last year, Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) has proposed an amendment in the current budget that would nearly double the amount of alcoholic content of beer in Ohio.
State senate releases revisions for proposed Kasich budget
By Pamela Engel | May 31, 2011The Ohio Senate released a version of its budget bill yesterday, detailing amendments it has made to Gov. John Kasich’s biennial operating budget.
Columbus man pleads guilty to drug trafficking
By Marika Lee | May 31, 2011After being arrested for selling cocaine in May, a Columbus man took a plea agreement this past Thursday, cutting his potential jail sentence in half.
