The state Senate race in Ohio’s 30th district pits incumbent Democrat Lou Gentile against Republican challenger Shane Thompson. Gentile’s platform blends a strong emphasis on education with a reasonable focus on job creation, including specific plans to back it up. The Post endorses Lou Gentile for state Senate.
It’s important that a politician representing a state in Congress recognizes the individual needs of every part of that state.
In the race for state representative of the 94th District, The Post endorses Democrat Debbie Phillips. Her commitments to education and clean energy show that she understands the problems facing Southeast Ohio, and her performance in office leaves little to be desired.
Four years ago, The Post’s editorial board endorsed Republican Steve Kane for Athens County sheriff, citing his investigative background and willingness to work with other agencies to cut the drug trade in Southeast Ohio. Kane lost the election to Democrat and current Sheriff Pat Kelly by a narrow margin.
Job growth in Athens County has been the focus of both candidates running for the county commissioner seat currently held by Republican Larry Payne. In a county with a large student population that will need jobs in the next few years, it’s easy to see why.
When voters are presented with two candidates who have good ideas and both seem to care, their main criterion when voting might become which candidate can best help them.
Both candidates running for the county commissioner seat currently held by Mark Sullivan have made vast contributions to Athens County. Republican Randy Mace played an integral role in restructuring and modernizing Southeast Ohio’s 911 system and has years of governmental experience. Democrat Chris Chmiel has spurred Athens’ economy as a founder of the Ohio Pawpaw Festival and has been an area leader in energy efficiency.
Fresh ideas are commendable, but in the case of the Athens County treasurer, we believe experience is vital. The Post endorses Democratic candidate Bill Bias over Libertarian candidate Abe Alassaf.
In the words of Erie Times-News sports columnist John Dudley, here are some “thoughts deep and shallow” about President Barack Obama’s stop on College Green yesterday.
Today, we “raise The Green And White above the rest” — quite literally.
My dreams are slowly coming true this week, and in a column explaining our 1960s-themed front page, I’m going to reference The Sandlot (set in 1962) three times — something I’ve also been waiting my entire college career to do.
Happy hump day, all. Welcome to Day Three of Homecoming Week/throwback week at The Post.
Bobcats, it’s Day Two of Homecoming Week/throwback week at The Post, and today, we bring you a front page from 1986.
There are times to be a mature, responsible, professional adult, and there are times to be a kid.
To current and former Bobcats: Happy Homecoming Week.
Unanimity is the sign of an unhealthy democracy.
I love the fall. I love the brightly colored leaves, the crisp air and the pumpkin-flavored fare. Yet the season has one blemish marring its absolute, utter perfection: football.
Last year, 62 percent of the 1,900 students who voted in the Student Senate election said they were unaware of the existence of the Budget Planning Council.
It’s become apparent that this year’s Student Senate is looking to define itself by the questions it asks and its willingness to encourage discussions that need to be had for the sake of the student body.
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