All Posts from Atish Baidya
Gas And Oil Drilling Still Rising In Ohio
The state of Ohio says oil and gas production rose again in the fourth quarter of last year. Statistics released by the state Wednesday show production of oil and natural… Read More
Ohio Utility Regulators Reject AEP Plan For Coal Plants
Ohio utility regulators have rejected an American Electric Power proposal to guarantee profitability from two of its aging coal plants. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ruled Wednesday that the… Read More
Ohio House Passes Legal Protection For Skilled Volunteers
The Ohio House has passed a bill that gives legal protection to certain volunteers who provide service and expertise during emergencies. The measure gives architects, engineers, surveyors and tradespersons immunity… Read More
Ohio National Guard To Help Form New Cyber Protection Team
A cyber protection team of soldiers from Army National Guard units in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan will be among the first of three such teams beginning work this fall to… Read More
After Veto Last Year, West Virginia Lawmakers Clear Abortion Ban
Lawmakers are sending Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks conception, similar to one he vetoed last year. The Senate passed the proposal 29-5 Wednesday…. Read More
Missing Snow Day Plans May Cause More Make-up Days
Missing calamity day plans may cause more make-up days at the end of the year for students in Athens City Schools. In an email sent to parents, Athens City School… Read More
Rates For City Parking Garage Slated To Increase In May
In order to raise revenue to make repairs to the Athens Municipal Parking Garage, Council has proposed increased parking fees for the garage beginning in May. Legislation was introduced during… Read More
Preparations Underway For Athens Beautification Day
The Ohio University and Athens community are gearing up for the annual Athens Beautification Day, which will be held on April 19. The annual event provides an opportunity for OU… Read More
Students Of Great Recession: Transfers Rising, Completions Declining
There’s been a push in the last decade to accurately calculate college graduation rates as a way to address the education gaps between low-income students and their more affluent peers… Read More
OUPD Officer Allegedly Assaulted
An Ohio University Police Department officer was injured while attempting to arrest an allegedly disorderly Athens man. Camden R. Pierce, 20, of 12 N. McKinley Ave., was being arrested Monday… Read More
OU Employee Dies In Accident
An Ohio University employee died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on State Route 681. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHSP), Shane Gilkey, 48, was out… Read More
Couple Charged With Mistreatment And Theft
Athens County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release – Jerry Campbell, 43, and Shannon Campbell, 37, of Nelsonville were each indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury charging two (2) counts of… Read More
Athens Man Has Judicial Release Denied
An Athens man sentenced to eight years in prison for robbing an Ohio University student has been denied a chance of early judicial release. Nicholas Dowler, 26, appeared in Athens… Read More
History Comes Alive At The Black History Month Live Museum
Ohio University students, faculty and staff celebrated more than 400 years of African-American history Tuesday afternoon in the Baker Student Center. The Ohio University Black Graduate Student Association (OUGBSA) organized… Read More
West Virginia Senate Starts Work To Scale Back Law After Chemical Spill
State lawmakers have taken their first action to scale back a wide-ranging law safeguarding against chemical spills from aboveground tanks. A January 2014 chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for… Read More
West Virginia County To Send Off Its 1st Adult Drug Court Grads
The Putnam County Adult Drug Court is scheduled to conduct its first graduation ceremony. Five will graduate from the program Wednesday in the Putnam County court building in Winfield. Circuit… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Expand Access To Drug Overdose Antidote
An Ohio bill would expand the availability of a drug overdose antidote being used across the state to save addicts on the brink of death. The legislation is aimed at… Read More
Athens Bulldogs Honored By Red Cross For Record Breaking Season
State runner-up, Ohio’s Mr. Football and Coach of the Year are all titles that can be associated with the 2014 Athens Bulldogs football team. Now, there can be another added… Read More
Federal Hocking Moving Forward To Find Principal For Amesville Elementary
Federal Hocking Local School District has begun the process of searching for a new principal at Amesville Elementary for the second time in as many years. The new search comes… Read More
Ohio Gov. Kasich Pushes Tax Plan In State Of State Address
Gov. John Kasich says cutting taxes is crucial to helping to lure and retain businesses and keep people from leaving Ohio. The Republican governor discussed his proposed tax changes during… Read More
Murray City Fire Chief Walks Off The Job After Heated Argument
It was anything but a normal meeting in Murray City Monday night as village council members and fire chief Ron Cook butted heads on an issue that prompted Cook to… Read More
Ohio Protests Carry On As Refinery Strike Continues
Workers in northwest Ohio continue to protest as the first nationwide oil refinery strike since 1980 moves into its fourth week. About 200 people demonstrated Tuesday outside the Marathon Petroleum… Read More
Ohio Governor Makes Pitch To Help The Poor
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is making his pitch to state lawmakers to do more to help residents move out of poverty. In his two-year state budget, the Republican governor has… Read More
Strickland To Focus U.S. Senate Bid On Opportunity
Ohio Democrat Ted Strickland says his run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Rob Portman will focus on expanding job and educational opportunities for average people. The former… Read More
OUPD and D.P. Dough Partner for Drunk Driving Awareness Campaign
A drunk driving awareness campaign designed to educate students and the community about the costs associated with drinking and driving is set to launch this spring, with fliers designed by… Read More