Members rejected a resolution to institute a 16-day passive campaign period, which would have been an addition to the current 14-day active campaign period.
The Athens Conservancy is hosting their second annual Zombie Fun Run and Walk this Saturday at 4 p.m. at Lake Snowden, U.S. 50.
With a number of dads flooding the bricks this weekend, many students may look to try out the often expensive cuisine of Athens that their wallets can’t normally support.
Propulsive guitars, driving bass, sharp fiddles and lush harmonies are planning to transform Athens into an old-time music jamboree, and just in time for Dad’s Weekend.
“Popularized by the hashtag #SaulBall, Phillips’ offensive scheme was built for nights like Wednesday’s “Bobcat Madness” to showcase the Bobcats’ skills from behind the arc and above the rim.”
Exploring the possible abandonment of net neutrality and the costs it could have for students and the Athens area
“Have you ever gone to an art museum and seen the art students sitting there with their easels and oils, copying the great masters? The point isn’t to turn them into plagiarists, or to make them expert forgers,” MacDonald said. “The point is to get the feeling into their hands and arms of how to make the brush strokes that create a particular illusion on canvas. Writing is no less a physical skill than painting. The words are your paints, the sentences your brush strokes.”
By allocating small-dollar scholarships to those students, the degree-attainment rate in Northeast Ohio increased to 31.7 percent in 2013 from 28.9 percent in 2009, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ohio (5-5, 3-3 MAC) dominated Buffalo 37-14 at home in a game that seemed to be a must-win among Bobcats players and coach Frank Solich.
More than 2,000 Ohio drivers have an OU license plate, which benefits student scholarships
“What does the Student Senate have against freedom of speech and assembly? According to The Post’s report on the proposed campaign regulation, the senate would deny candidates the right to canvas, host public events or hang fliers or banners for a period from 28 to 14 days before a senate election.”
That, sadly, is no laughing matter.
A live blog during Ohio's matchup with Buffalo.
At Wednesday night’s Student Senate meeting, members discussed campaigns for the second week in a row
Alumna Anna Sullivan and the Annadroids will take the spotlight
While voters throughout Ohio were at work to give Republicans additional four-year terms in statewide offices — including Gov. John Kasich’s victory over Democrat Ed FitzGerald — those in Athens County and City also had to scrutinize a number of measures to increase taxes.Those residents passed all eight ballot issues in Tuesday’s midterm election, six of which raised taxes in some manner. Issue 154.18 percent of Athens County voters passed continued funding for the tuberculosis board for five years, starting in 2016. The Athens County Tuberculosis Board has been granted a 0.3 mill renewal levy. The levy was measured at about $160,000 a year, costing a $100,000 household $5 a year in property taxes. Issue 264.75 percent of Athens County voters passed the library levy. The library levy will raise $900,000 in funds for Athens County Public Libraries over the next five years. This tax costs $100,000 households about $35 annually in property taxes. Issue 473.94 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the senior citizens levy that will help fund the Meals-On-Wheels program. The senior citizen levy continues the roughly .25 mill levy for the next five years. This levy costs $100,000 households $7.88 in property taxes annually. The levy will generate $230,000 for senior nutrition services in Athens County. Issue 571.62 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the Athens County Emergency Medical Services levy. The EMS levy is a 1 mill replacement levy that will generate $900,000 annually. Those funds will help values of property taxes, fuel, supplies and vehicles that haven’t been touched since 2011, The Post previously reported. The levy will cost $100,000 households $35 a year in property taxes. Issue 658.79 percent of Athens County voters opted to pass the Developmental Disability levy. Issue 6 will provide the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities $1.3 million per year, costing $100,000 households $52.50 in property taxes a year. Issue 778.28 percent of Athens city residents voted in favor of approving the Athens City Bill of Rights.Issue 7 bans hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in Athens city limits. Issue 868.78 percent of Athens voted in favor of the city of Athens’ Department of Arts, Parks and Recreation income tax levy.Issue 8 provides funding for the renovation of Athens city parks. This levy replaces the current one, resulting in a 0.1 percent income tax increase. The tax increase will be instated for the next 20 years. Issue 962.11 percent of Athens residents flocking to the 3rd Ward’s 4th precinct polling station voted in favor of allowing Sunday alcohol sales at Busy Day Market, 30 W. Stimson Avenue. jf311013@ohio.edu@Fair3Julia
The dog shelter is facing a slow period in business but workers continue to look on the bright side.
Get the most out of dad’s visit this weekend with this guide to fine dining in Athens
The Nelson Ballroom will play host to Nigerians celebrating their heritage
Around this time every year, a crop of local staff reporters and Post photographers gear up to report on the night’s election results.
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