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.
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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.
'Terrific leader' resigns to teach full-time at OU
By Tristan Navera | May 25, 2011Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies must find a new director as Roger Cooper steps down after six years in the position.
Anderson accepts early retirement incentive
May 25, 2011Another Ohio University administrator has accepted a retirement incentive.
Student Senate: Latitude 39 to offer beer in fall
By Joe Fox | May 25, 2011Campaign promises made by the newly-elected majority of Student Senate might be coming to fruition even before the new student leaders have taken office.
Senator plans to aid student loan payment
By Pat Holmes | May 25, 2011With Ohio graduates of four-year public and private institutions facing an average debt of about $26,000 each, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is proposing legislation that would ultimately make it easier for students to pay off student loans.
Drug ring bust lands 10 in jail
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A pill distribution pipeline was shut down Tuesday after seven people associated with the drug ring were arrested — bringing the arrest total to 10.
Ohio Sen. Stewart denies SB5 backlash caused resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 25, 2011Just a day after Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, announced his resignation, state and local Democrats said they were not surprised by the announcements given his controversial Senate Bill 5 vote.
Arrest warrant out for West Virginia man following reported rape
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011A 13-year-old Coolville girl reported that a 33-year-old male sexually assaulted her last night in Hockingport, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
