Coolville man pleads guilty to violent assault
By Marika Lee | Feb. 19, 2013The last of four men charged with beating and robbing an elderly woman in January pleaded guilty last week.
MULTIMEDIA
ODOT to close U.S. 33 median
By Sam Howard | Feb. 19, 2013A recent decision by the Ohio Department of Transportation is expected to prevent car accidents but lengthen the commute from Athens to The Plains.
OUPD issues crime alert for attempted aggravated robbery
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 19, 2013The Ohio University Police Department issued a campuswide email Wednesday about a man wanted for attempted aggravated robbery on Tuesday.
Science on Screen Goes Beyond the Sea with Hunt for Red October
By William Ashton | Feb. 19, 2013For their next Science on Screen event, the Athena Cinema plans on sailing into victory.
Women's Basketball: Ohio seeks end to historic losing streak
By Chad Lindskog | Feb. 19, 2013Though they are the two worst teams in the Mid-American Conference, Ohio’s first meeting with Kent State was the closest scoring margin of its season.
A weekend away can help cure Athens doldrums
Feb. 19, 2013Sometimes you need to get away. Doesn’t matter where. Just go.
Amesville tightens bonds, looks to future after floods
By Allan Smith | Feb. 19, 2013Editor’s note: This is the third in a five-part series highlighting different villages in Athens County.
Sports Column: Media should silence argumentative rhetoric
By Christian Hoppens | Feb. 19, 2013If you’ve been anywhere near a television or computer, you’ve likely heard discussions about whether LeBron James compares to Michael Jordan or even Kobe Bryant.
'God of War' one of gaming's most senselessly sexy
Feb. 19, 2013I have always heard people talk about how terribly women are portrayed in the God of War series. I had never played the series, but that is mainly because it’s Playstation 3 exclusive. It’s set in ancient Greece, and you play as Kratos, a Spartan warrior who serves the Olympian gods. Kratos is seeking revenge on his father, Zeus, for his betrayal. Cue the family drama.
Jackie O's taps into new market
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 19, 2013Beer lovers throughout the state of Ohio will soon be able to drink Jackie O’s brews from home as the brewery’s new facility begins production.
Production puts modern spin on Greek sex comedy
By Brad Friedman | Feb. 19, 2013A new production will examine the power that sex, or lack thereof, has.
Academic and political activist set to speak at OU
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 19, 2013The Center for Law, Justice and Culture will host world-renowned speaker Michael Hardt on Thursday as a part of its efforts to better inform students of the interdisciplinary nature of law and humanity.
Post Column: College athletes should not be paid
Feb. 18, 2013Coaches of high-profile college football and men’s basketball programs are signing multimillion-dollar contracts year after year. In addition to that, some of those same high-profile programs are able to bring in millions of dollars in revenue every year.
15 houses set to be torn down in surrounding counties
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 18, 2013Athens County commissioners approved a list of houses to be demolished throughout the county, with priority given to those with health or safety hazards.
High benzene levels at East State location overdue for testing
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 18, 2013Athens County will soon begin mandated testing for contaminated land found more than six years ago at the former site of the county garage, a site that was reported as meeting regulations when it was sold.
OU Summer Sessions hosts annual fair in Baker Center
By Ryan Carrigan | Feb. 18, 2013Ohio University Summer Sessions is previewing its summer course lineup Wednesday at its annual fair at Baker University Center.
Post Cartoon: 2/20/13
Feb. 18, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Albany eyes system upgrades, construction
By Allan Smith | Feb. 18, 2013Editor’s Note: This is the second in a five-part series highlighting different villages in Athens County.
