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Update: Smith sworn in as interim replacement sheriff

Standing in front of sign that once read "Pat Kelly, Sheriff," Rodney Smith was sworn in as Athens County's Interim Replacement Sheriff.

Greek life collects record number of canned goods

Bekky Hobson’s van might have arrived empty in front of Baker Center on Tuesday, but by the time she parked it for the evening, there was no space at all.

News Briefs: 04/09/14

APD still looking for driver from Friday hit and run

A Day in the Life: Student-athletes face a rigorous daily schedule

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series exploring the balance Ohio student-athletes strike between their academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.

Commissioners discuss website revamp, grant application

Athens County might soon replace the virtual bricks and green background that line its website for something a little more accessible and mobile.

Athens musical regulars start new projects

Musical regulars in Athens are shaking things up for a concert at Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina Thursday night featuring The Summoners, Shamantis and Milksop Rabble.

Modern classical music explored by ensemble

Those performing in the New Music Ensemble have a knack for “new classics.”

Letter: Next Student Senate should improve OU's readership program

The three parties currently running for Student Senate clearly have a lot of issues they want to focus on if elected, but while there are several ideas floating around for future senate initiatives, I hope that all three tickets will consider reforming and expanding one initiative already put in place: the Bobcat Readership Program.

GSS talks magnet campaign, extra health coverage

Graduate Student Senate passed a resolution to allocate $500 toward a magnet campaign that will be in effect next school year.

Beyond the Books: Secret to avoiding stress: Lighten up, know your limits

I still laugh when the cartoon characters clumsily fall or humorously hit each other upside the head — and I consider it one of my most valuable traits when I start to feel overwhelmed with my life.  

Expert: 'Total lunar eclipse' might grace Athens sky

A “total lunar eclipse” is expected to take place April 15, according to the website of Fred Espenak, an American Goddard Space Flight Center astrophysicist who is best known for eclipse predictions.

Fire in shelter sees no injuries

Athens City Fire responded to a call at a local homeless shelter Monday afternoon after a fire started in the building’s laundry room, according to officials.

Letter: GOP works against youth values, voting rights

Here’s a number that’s scary for Republicans: 18 percent. Since 2006, that’s been the Democrats’ average lead among young voters nationwide, according to Gallup. It makes sense that the party that has stood in the way of marriage equality, immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, equal pay for equal work and increasing college aid for students would have a problem connecting with young Americans. And in election years, this gap matters even more. For example, President Barack Obama’s 67 percent share of young voters in 2012 was widely cited as one of the major contributors to his victory.

Plans for the Capital Budget

Within the $2.4 billion Capital Budget passed last week, there is about $26 million set aside for development in Athens County, which state and local officials say will see a boon for local projects and non-profits.

TV: ‘Glee’ soars with Sondheim but falters with the bigger issue at hand

By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl

News Briefs: 04-08-14

OU professor, facing child pornography charges, due in court

Roadwork needs city negotiations

West Union Street and South Richland Avenue will be rid of their cosmetic and structural faults this summer during the city’s multi-million dollar effort to restore the busy streets.

Post Streetview: Do you prioritize anything over classes?

'The Invisible War' comes to OU to educate on sexual assault in the military

Last year, female soldiers were 15 times more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow soldier than killed by an enemy. Few of these assaults are ever reported.

Football: Ohio is going back to the basics with new quarterbacks coach

The last time Scott Isphording stood on the sidelines for Ohio, he did so as the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator.