'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.
NEWS BLOGS
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.
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.
Last sustainability director finalist would reach out to entire campus
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 30, 2011The third finalist for Ohio University’s director of sustainability position said her approach would target all students — even those who say they couldn’t care less about sustainability.
Twitter becomes an academic tool
By Tristan Navera | May 30, 2011Students on Twitter are paying more attention in class even as their peers with laptops lag behind, recent studies have found.
Thefts accumulate over long weekend
By Alex Stuckey | May 30, 2011While Athens residents and Ohio University students enjoyed an extended weekend, Athens Police officers responded to six thefts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Second complaint surfaces against ex-Chillicothe dean
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 25, 2011There are at least two pending complaints against Donna Burgraff, the former dean of Ohio University’s Chillicothe Campus, who resigned from her position Monday.
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.
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.
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.
