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.
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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.
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.
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.
University employee claims smokestack damaged car
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 23, 2011An employee has filed a complaint in the Ohio Court of Claims, asking Ohio University to cover the cost of damages caused to her truck by Lausche Heating Plant.
Student Senate Elections: Former candidate calls election board 'unquestionably incompetent'
By Joe Fox | May 23, 2011Although Student Senate elections have ended, controversy surrounding the two parties’ campaign strategies continues to flare up.
Sustainability council launches plan, goals
By Alex Westerh | May 23, 2011With the creation of the President’s Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning in 2009, OU President Roderick McDavis made a commitment to minimize the university’s ecological impact.
School of Media Arts and Studies director announces resignation
By Ryan Dunn | May 23, 2011Ohio University's director of the School of Media Arts and Studies has announced he will resign at the end of next month.
Arrests stack up at 8Fest
By Alex Stuckey | May 23, 2011More than 70 people were arrested by Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Liquor Control agents at Saturday’s 8Fest.
Man dies after backing Jeep over embankment
By Marika Lee | May 23, 2011An Athens man was killed Saturday night in a car accident on County Road 89 — and one unharmed passenger was a faculty and staff member of Ohio University.
OU to pay for buckled line
By Tristan Navera | May 23, 2011An unexpected break in an Ohio University main water line will cost more than $100,000 to repair, according to projected figures from administrators.
OU names 3 finalists for Scripps interim dean spot
By Pamela Engel | May 23, 2011Three faculty members and administrators have been named finalists for interim dean of the Scripps College of Communication.
Blackburn appointed acting prosecutor
By Marika Lee | May 23, 2011Assistant Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was appointed acting county prosecutor today.
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.
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.
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 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.
BPC calls for tuition, housing fee increases
By Pamela Engel | May 22, 2011Editor's Note: This story has been changed from its original version. Out-of-state tuition will increase by about $334.
New money management website attracts students through limo promotion
By Alex Westerh | May 22, 2011Some OU students received surprise limousine rides and snacks yesterday on the way to class through a promotion for a new site, Payoff.com.
