Live updates for 2018 election results in Athens and across Ohio
By Alex McCann and News Staff Update | Nov. 6, 2018Follow along for live updates as results roll in for election races both in Athens and across Ohio.
POLITICS
The Blue Island: How Athens has been disempowered by gerrymandering
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 5, 2018While Athens, along with Appalachian Ohio, has been disempowered by selective redistricting, reform efforts could change that
City Council: Members showed support for Bailey’s Mountain Bike Trail System and discussed updates to parking
Nov. 5, 2018The residential parking program was extended for an additional year.
Issue 3 creates waiting game for Athens City School District
By Maggie Campbell | Nov. 4, 2018The levy has opened up discussions about how to best address issues within the district.
A record number of LGBT and female candidates are running for office this year. Here are some from Ohio
By George Shillcock | Nov. 4, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices, while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office. Many are here in Ohio.
City Council: Council members to discuss Bailey's Mountain Bike Trail System
By Erica Tracy | Nov. 4, 2018City Council will also discuss parking ordinances for the the city.
Faculty Senate: Members to vote on responsibility of tenured faculty
By Tedi Delashmet | Nov. 4, 2018The resolution will have the handbook changed to let tenured members grant or deny tenure to other faculty members.
Swing State of Mind: With the midterms days away, candidates congregate in Athens
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Nov. 1, 2018Hosts George Shillcock and Madeleine Peck review the past week of political campaigns and debates in Athens.
Elizabeth Warren, Ohio Democratic candidates visit Ohio University to encourage people to vote for Democrats
By George Shillcock | Nov. 1, 2018Warren and Cordray were joined by Betty Sutton, Rick Neal, and a crowd of hundreds of students and supporters.
Student Senate: New OU campus safety app chosen
By Susie Griffin | Nov. 1, 2018AppArmor will cost about $12,000 per year and offers more than 50 features, including push notifications, crime reporting and real-time dispatch chat.
How student campaigners are preparing for the elections
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 1, 2018With the midterm election on Nov. 6, some students are busy campaigning for candidates.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers debate in Athens a week before the general election
By George Shillcock | Oct. 31, 2018The candidates discussed issues regarding health care, LGBT rights and civility.
Jay Edwards and Taylor Sappington spar over state funding, abortion and Issue 1 during debate
By George Shillcock | Oct. 30, 2018Both candidates argued over who would best represent the interests of Southeast Ohio at the statehouse in Columbus.
Anonymous group leaves anti-Issue 3 signs around Athens
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 25, 2018Yard signs, stickers and door hangers have been posted around Athens, and websites have launched against Issue 3 from the anonymous group.
Swing State of Mind: Candidates assemble in Athens next week to debate
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Candidates for Ohio House District 94 and Ohio’s 15th Congressional district will debate in back-to-back nights next week.
Student Senate: Members pass bill endorsing Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 25, 2018Senate also appointed a new senator for Senate Appropriations Commission, filling the position previously held by Anna Ayers, who resigned Oct. 16 after being charged with three counts of making false alarms.
Graduate Student Senate receives less funding due to the allocation of resources
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 23, 2018Graduate Student Senate at Ohio University receives less funding in comparison to other public Ohio universities.
Student Senate: Members will vote to endorse Issue 1
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 23, 2018Student Senate will also pass two resolutions, and OUPD Chief Andrews Powers will present about Halloween and campus safety.
City Council: Members discuss entering lease for Smart Parking Meters
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 22, 2018City Council members also discussed the development of a preschool and Bailey’s Trail System.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers face off in Columbus, will debate in Athens next week
By George Shillcock | Oct. 22, 2018The Athens debate will be held at Nelson Court on Oct. 30.
