Voters OK tax levy
By Marika Lee | May 3, 2011After a local city school levy looked for most of the night as if it would be voted down, the proposition passed in the end with nearly 70 percent of the vote.
NEWS BLOGS
Senate plans plastic Palmerfest
By Joe Fox | May 3, 2011With Palmerfest only three days away, Student Senate members are finalizing plans to keep students as safe as possible.
12 East pops open for spring season
By Bentley Weisel | May 3, 2011A local bar located on East Carpenter Street opened its doors after being closed since the end of Winter Quarter.
Board: Student Senate candidates won't face fines
May 3, 2011The FACE party will not have to make major changes to its website and RSVP will not have to throw out hundreds of T-shirts after a decision by the Board of Elections to reverse an earlier ruling.
Parties must eliminate names of ex-candidates
By Joe Fox | May 3, 2011FACE and RSVP’s 12 disqualifications could cost the tickets more than seats in next year’s Student Senate.
New government relations director appointed Sunday
By Caitlin Bowling, Pamela Engel | May 3, 2011Ohio University President Roderick McDavis appointed a new director of government relations yesterday.
Incumbent Butler takes 1st Ward Democratic nomination
By Pat Holmes | May 3, 2011Donning the “lucky” Irish sweater his parents gave him after a visit to the Emerald Isles, Kent Butler celebrated his Athens City Council primary victory last night at Casa Nueva.
Student Senate candidates kick off debate season
By Joe Fox | May 3, 2011The two candidates vying to be president of Student Senate squared off last night at their first public debate.
Students stake claims for trustee position
By Tristan Navera | May 3, 2011The five Ohio University students vying for the student trustee position disagree on voting rights and how to best represent their constituents.
City Council: Truck plan speeds up
By Emily Bowman | May 2, 2011Athens City Council members can now move forward with purchasing a custom-made, $1.03 million fire truck after passing two ordinances at last night’s council meeting.
SB5 protestors gather signatures to repeal bill
By Ryan Clark | May 2, 2011Athens County volunteers fighting to repeal Senate Bill 5 reached more than 800 signatures last week — more than the minimum amount needed from the county.
School levy passes
By Marika Lee | May 2, 2011After a local city school levy looked for most of the night as if it would be voted down, the proposition passed in the end with nearly 70 percent of the vote.
Students dissect diversity during spring gathering
By Tristan Navera | May 2, 2011Ohio University students from a variety of multicultural organizations converged yesterday with stereotypes on their minds.
Clippinger Hall fire causes $200,000 in damages following alarm mix-up
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011A fire early Saturday morning left Clippinger Hall with an estimated $200,000 worth of damage, and Athens Fire officials said the extensive damage was due to a failed fire alarm.
Bain steps down after decades of service on Athens city council
By Wesley Lowery | May 2, 2011For the first election in decades, Democratic voters won’t see the name Nancy Bain when they visit the ballot box today.
Car accident kills local woman
By Rachel Snively | May 2, 2011An Athens woman was killed in a car accident yesterday morning after her car slid off the road and hit a tree.
'Post' business manager submits petition to run for Council 3rd Ward seat
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011Michele Papai will now have an opponent this November in the race for the Athens City Council 3rd Ward seat.
Voter turnout in Baker remains low
By Kelly Gifford | May 2, 2011Student turn out for the primary election proved to be as dismal as the weather with only 9 students coming out to vote as of 4 p.m. today.
