Brian Smith named 30th head coach of Ohio Football

By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 18

Ohio named internal candidate Brian Smith new head coach after the departure of Tim Albin. 

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Athens City Council discusses income tax increase Monday night

By Maggie Allwein | Dec. 17

Athens City Council passes ordinance to put general city income tax on Primary ballot, community members push back in light of recent misappropriation of funds. The council meeting extended to almost two hours, with disagreements over a .3% increase. 

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Men’s Basketball: Ohio suffers road loss to Marshall

By Logan Adams | Dec. 15

Despite career high in assists from Ohio guard Jackson Paveletzke, Ohio struggles to outpace Marshall.

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Police Blotter: Siphoning gas, arrest warrants

By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 15

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of siphoning gas and unauthorized vehicle usage. 

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Fall commencement awarded students their well-earned degrees

By Suzanne Piper | Dec. 14

The long-awaited day for Ohio University students to receive their respective degrees and move on to brighter futures embarked on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.

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Football Column: Tim Albin should be remembered as a hero in Athens

By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 10

Ohio coach Tim Albin is a hero in the Ohio community; he should be remembered as such. 

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Brian Smith named interim head coach following Tim Albin’s departure

By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 9

Ohio offensive coordinator and associate head coach Brian Smith named interim head coach. 

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Men’s Basketball: Paveletzke, Ohio dominate paint in win over Morehead State

By Logan Adams | Dec. 8

Ohio outscores Morehead State 46-28 at the rim for a season-high in points.

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Football: Ohio dominates Miami 38-3 in title game

By Charlie Fadel | Dec. 7

The Bobcats took home their first MAC title since 1968 on Saturday.

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For the first time in 56 years, the Bobcats are MAC Champions

By Robert Keegan III | Dec. 7

Ohio wins MAC Championship game with blowout victory over Miami (OH). 

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Daily Rundown: Athens receives $2 million to improve housing, Lately with Layne: Hunter Biden’s pardoning holds contradictory implications, Annual Reindeer Run to promote holiday festivities, Athens CASA program and more!

By Abby Waechter | Dec. 6

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Annual Reindeer Run to promote holiday festivities, Athens CASA program

By Sophia Rooksberry | Dec. 6

The race will begin and end at the Eclipse Company Store Thursday.

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‘Moana 2’ leaves audiences wanting more

By Sophia Anness | Dec. 6

“Moana 2” hit theaters Nov. 27 and is complete with great performances and mediocre music.

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Breakfast with Santa brings cheer to Athens

By Daphne Graeter | Dec. 6

The OU Inn’s “Breakfast with Santa” brings Christmas cheer to Athens and returns this year with delicious food, festive games and crafts and a photo with Santa.