State college Republican convention comes to OU
By Tristan Navera | Mar. 1, 2011College Republicans from throughout the state will converge at Ohio University next month — and they might bring a few politicians with them.
NEWS BLOGS
Defend Education, Ohio! Teach-In
By Caitlin Bowling | Mar. 1, 2011More than 100 Ohio University students and employees gathered in Baker University Center Ballroom to hear the opening remarks for the Defend Education, Ohio! Teach-In.
Many residents fail to file for tax credit
By Bentley Weisel | Mar. 1, 2011More than 61 percent of Athens County residents who attend college are missing out on government tuition credit — a total loss of more than $4 million.
OU health center to re-face lawsuit
By Marika Lee | Mar. 1, 2011A former Ohio University student is re-filing her lawsuit against the university’s health center for medical negligence.
Man faces charges of burglary, kidnapping
By Marika Lee | Mar. 1, 2011A 26-year-old man was charged with one count of aggravated burglary and one count of attempted kidnapping after he forcibly removed a woman from her home.
Blackboard causes multiple problems
By Leah Fightmaster | Feb. 28, 2011Officials hope Blackboard’s “blackouts” will end soon following the program’s recent patchy service.
Storms warrant early alarm for students
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 28, 2011Tornado sirens sounded throughout the city of Athens yesterday morning, marking the start of daylong inclement weather that caused minor damage and shut down four roads within the county.
New receptacle diminishes waste
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 28, 2011The biggest in-vessel compost bin at Ohio university is about to double in size.
Local artists to channel tunnel vision
By Ryan Clark | Feb. 28, 2011As part of the pedestrian tunnel project along the Richland Avenue Bridge, Athens city officials will spend $15,000 on public art in the tunnel — the city’s second Percent for Art project.
Petro to lead state education
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 28, 2011Jim Petro, former Ohio attorney general, will be the next leader of the state’s governing body for higher education, the governor announced yesterday.
City Council: Federal grants could fund family housing
By Emily Bowman | Feb. 28, 2011Athens City Council members will be applying for about $500,000 coming from two federal grants to help finance affordable housing improvements for lower income families.
Family celebrates century soiree
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 27, 2011When Leo “Lee” Walker’s caretakers wheeled him into the conference room of the Hampton Inn Saturday, he was a bit surprised to see so many family members and friends gathered for food and reminiscing. Naturally, he asked what all the fuss was about.
Petro named chancellor of the Board of Regents
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 27, 2011Former Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro has been named the next chancellor of the Board of Regents.
Buyouts, housing plans approved
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved an early retirement and voluntary separation plan as well as the first stage of a 10-year housing master plan at Friday’s full-board meeting.
Benoit: 'Quality needs to be primary' for OU
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit spoke about the results of an environmental scan at an Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
Board agrees on consent agenda
By Alex Westerh | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a variety of consent agenda items, including a name change and the establishment of a new center, at its meeting Friday.
McDavis announces new partnership with Athens
By Alex Westerh | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University President Roderick McDavis spoke about a new partnership, several ongoing searches and fundraising during his quarterly report at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
Citizens square off about Senate bill
By Laura Service | Feb. 27, 2011Nearly 330 people crowded the Athens Community Center Saturday to voice their opinions on Senate Bill 5, which would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector unions.
BREAKING: Tornado warning wakes up Athens
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 27, 2011Tornado sirens sounded at about 7:25 a.m. this morning, signaling a tornado warning for southwestern Athens County.
Board to vote on 10-year housing plan
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University might take on $190 million in debt if the Board of Trustees votes today to move forward with a possible 10-year student housing master plan that would add new residence halls to campus and renovate existing buildings.
