City Council: Richland Avenue project postponed after budget concerns
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 4, 2019The project was initially estimated to cost the city $3 million.
POLITICS
Graduate Student Senate: Members look to amend constitution with updated resolution
By Colt Austen | Mar. 4, 2019Graduate Student Senate will present a new resolution to pass the amendment of the GSS Constitution.
Swing State of Mind: Let's talk Athens City Council candidates
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Feb. 28, 2019Hosts talk with guest Abby Miller, a news staff writer from The Post, about the candidates running for the two open seats on the Athens City Council.
Student Senate: Final five student trustee candidates announced
By Abby Miller | Feb. 27, 2019The five candidates will interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s staff.
A look at making the yearly budget in Athens
By Abby Miller | Feb. 26, 2019Planning for this year’s $45 million city budget began as far back as June.
Find out how much you are paying in property taxes compared to all of Athens County
By George Shillcock | Feb. 26, 2019You could be paying between $1,695 and $2,389 per $100,000 of home value a year prior to deductions and exemptions.
Athens County Commissioners: Bike path extending to Chauncey to be elevated
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 26, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to elevate bike path that extends to Chauncey.
Student Senate: Members to appoint new senator and commission chair
By Abby Miller | Feb. 26, 2019Clancy Thomas will head the Standing Committee on Members Emeriti and Senior Honor Status and is not eligible for Member Emeritus distinction.
New sexual assault prevention program to be approved by university officials
By Colt Austen | Feb. 24, 2019The bill will be presented to mandate all university faculty become certified in the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program, which has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent.
City Council: Members to discuss historic structures and committee projects
By Abby Miller | Feb. 24, 2019Three committees and council as a whole will discuss projects.
Swing State of Mind: Heartbeat Bill
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Feb. 21, 2019The Ohio Statehouse and State Senate reintroduced the “Heartbeat Bill” and the Republican majorities in both chambers plan to pass it.
Student trustee candidates speak on their platforms and advocacy at town hall
By Abby Miller | Feb. 21, 2019The final five candidates will be chosen next week.
Student Senate: Members hear presentations on university health insurance, city council
By Colt Austen | Feb. 21, 2019Student Senate also passed a bill and nine resolutions.
As Ohio lawmakers push for new heartbeat bill, OU students express concern
By Logan Moore | Feb. 20, 2019Ohio University students express concern over what would happen if the bill is passed.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve bill to enforce a new sexual assault prevention program
By Colt Austen | Feb. 19, 2019The Green Dot Program has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent at other universities.
Athens County Board of County Commissioners held off on motion to approve land
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 19, 2019Capstone Properties President David Funk wants approval from the commissioners for land approval.
City Council: Construction proposal raises concerns over city cost estimates
By Abby Miller | Feb. 18, 2019Several council members criticized the city’s inaccurate cost estimates.
Graduate Student Senate proposes program that could reduce sexual assault
By Colt Austen | Feb. 18, 2019The Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program encourages an intolerance of violence and reactive intervention in high-risk situations.
Student Senate announces final eight candidates for student trustee
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 18, 2019Student Senate will announce the final five applicants Thursday.
City Council to discuss compost program and ordinances for fundraiser
By Abby Miller | Feb. 17, 2019The compost pilot program could be extended into June.
