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.
It would be foolish for Ohio University not to come forward with a stance on the party culture that exists on campus.
The suicide of a student is one of the most difficult things a university could ever face.
This week, an important step for students was taken in what has become the saga of Ohio University’s multipurpose center.
After Wednesday’s meeting, Ohio University’s Student Senate invited Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President of Finance and Administration Stephen Golding to attend next week’s meeting.
Solutions by The State News