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Athens County EMS are funding to make the profession more appealing

Comedy to take the spotlight in place of melodic acts

As Spring Semester began, it looked as though there would be no performance in the Convo this spring, but Student Senate President Zach George was not satisfied with that.

Mayoral duties include officiating weddings free of cost

One of the many perks of being mayor in an Ohio city is the ability to officiate weddings for its city’s residents, and Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl has taken full advantage.

Post Letter: Art students have ability to make their own jobs

In Assistant Post Culture Editor Kristin Salaky’s story “The Career Canvas” Jan. 28, she said student artists “vie for job search success with double majors.” Their searches can include artwork they install in public places locally.

OUPD to offer ALiCE training

Post Letter: Israel, Palestine should focus on peace

This letter is in response to Eliot Kalman’s Feb. 11 letter and Stephen Pearson’s Feb. 7 letter to The Post. To Pearson: Yes, you’re right; in 1948, Palestinians were forced off their land. That was a terrible injustice, but what are you going to do? Kick the Israelis off the land that they’ve built their lives on for the past 65-plus years? We cannot consider kicking people off land a way of making right for another person being kicked off land. It’s the past, it’s awful, but we cannot change it.

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GLEE: Emma (Jayma Mays) prepares for her wedding day in the "I Do" episode of GLEE airing Thursday, Feb. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2013 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Adam Rose/FOX

Post Column: Soured Jackie O's ale is ambitious, complex

These past few weeks, we’ve told you about Jackie O’s Razz Wheat, Bell’s Hopslam, and Left Handed Milk Stout. We like Razz Wheat, love Hopslam, and really like Milk Stout. Today, we’re going to tell you all about a beer that is, with no exaggeration, divine. It is near perfect.

Stupid cupid

If movies are any indication, a typical scene on Feb. 14 consists of either a romantic candlelight dinner shared between lovers, or a middle-aged woman with too many cats diving into a tub of Ben & Jerry’s and watching The Notebook.

Kasich budget proposal to divert welfare funds to youth job programs

Earlier this month, Gov. John Kasich introduced his Jobs Budget 2.0 –– a move that has divided the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.  

Post Column: Happy Trails: V-Day doesn't have to be D-Day for singles

This one goes out to all my single ladies and gents.

A busy Student Senate makes announcement on Convo Concert

A solemn resolution, feminist fervor, an applauded return and a humorous announcement made for a busy Week 5 meeting of Ohio University Student Senate Wednesday night.

Inmate DNA gathered for state collection program

The state of Ohio issued a new policy regarding inmate DNA collection that is expected to diminish mistakes in databases that connect crimes to the people who commit them.

Pair of Athens residents arrested for manufacturing crystal meth and endangering children

Two Athens residents were arrested in Canaanville Wednesday night for manufacturing crystal methamphetamine and endangering children.

Blooming in Athens

Post Column: Gamergirl: Sexism is too deeply entrenched in gaming

With all the love in the air today, I figured I would talk about the most appropriate topic there is with video games: misogyny. You better watch out, it’s about to get romantic up in here.

Post Column: Shifting Tides: Staying on top of social media can be tough

A couple weeks ago, I made the mistake of getting back on Facebook. I scrolled down the endless page of posts, pictures, and “updates” from a range of people I’ve known all my life to the ones I’ve had single encounters with.

PRSSA Competes in the 2013 Bateman Study to Prevent Bullying in Athens

Thirteen million children in America will be victims of bullying this year  — a statistic Ohio University students are trying to change by competing in an annual program that began on Saturday.

Injury can't dampen swimmer's spirits

When Tori Bagan earned the Mid-American Conference swimmer of the week award in late January, it was almost too good to be true.

Athens residents bring safety concerns to town hall meeting

Athens city officials entertained qualms and queries from about 20 local residents –– including Ohio University staff members –– Tuesday night at the Athens Community Center.