Elections: Athens Dems: A GOP mayor equals logjam
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 3, 2011The last time the city of Athens had a Republican mayor, the Athens Bulldogs football team recorded an undefeated regular season.
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OU student's cause of death unknown
By Rebecca McKinsey | Nov. 3, 2011An Ohio University student who loved art and dancing died early yesterday morning.
Jana's weekend soul food turns grumps to gluttons
By Sarah Grothjan | Nov. 3, 2011Spicy crab omelets and grouper Rueben once drew many natives of The Plains to Jana’s Soul Food Café on Sundays.
Christian clubs to commingle for first time
By Anjelica Oswald | Nov. 3, 2011Campus Crusade for Christ, Reach Out on Campus and Young Life are just a few of the Christian organizations on campus at Ohio University, but each group has its own agenda and planned events.
Ridges' graves exchange numbers for names
By Rosie Haney | Nov. 3, 2011When the Athens Mental Health Center opened its doors Jan. 9, 1874, it was ill-prepared for patients who died during their stays.
Wiehl among 21 Ohio mayors to sign letter urging Republicans to pass jobs act
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 2, 2011In regards to a Ohio Senate vote on the infrastructure portion of the president’s American Jobs Act, 21 mayors from across the state have signed a letter this week urging Republicans in Congress to pass the bill.
Field Hockey: Ohio goalie leads bone marrow drive
By Mark Emery | Nov. 2, 2011Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. For those wanting to do something about it, an opportunity will be available this week at Pruitt Field during the Mid-American Conference field hockey tournament.
Take It Personally: Employees forced into living 'healthier lifestyles'
Nov. 2, 2011A nutritious diet, good exercise and healthy lifestyle are all methods of investing in yourself. However, we don’t usually think of this “investment” from an economical standpoint. The future of health care benefits may force us to change that.
Football: Blackout
By Rob Ogden | Nov. 2, 2011For the better part of four quarters, Temple backup quarterback Chris Coyer burned the Bobcats with his legs; but when the time came to lead a game-winning drive with his arm, he could not deliver.
All-Male Revue removes fabric for fundraiser
Nov. 2, 2011The All-Male Revue will don barely-there clothing and strip tonight at Casa Nueva as part of a benefit show to raise money for Athens Books to Prisoners.
Volleyball: 'Cats can't kick back and relax after conquering the MAC East
By Nick Robbe | Nov. 2, 2011Home is usually where people feel most comfortable, but being comfortable in old ways is not always the best.
Ohio hall of fame taps Athens County veteran
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 2, 2011After serving two years in the Army, including five months as a prisoner of war during World War II, a local resident will be inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame for his efforts fighting causes much closer to home.
Video: Ohio vs. Temple football highlights
By Paul Meara | Nov. 2, 2011The Bobcats defeated Temple 35-31 Wednesday in front of a "blackout" crowd. The win made Ohio bowl eligible for the third straight year.
Panel fills in 'fracking' holes for worried attendees
By Will Drabold | Nov. 2, 2011A panel discussion at Ohio University yesterday saw about 50 people gather to debate the possibility of hydraulic-fracture mining in Athens County — though, some attendees were not intimidated by the possibility.
OU Habitat for Humanity to run for cover
By Lindsay Friedman | Nov. 2, 2011Ohio University Habitat for Humanity will host its third annual 5k Run for Cover Saturday at Ping Center.
Blackout: Ohio fans stay faithful to their halftime mantra: Bars or bust
By Mark Emery | Nov. 2, 2011The presence of ESPN in Athens was enough to get more Ohio football fans at Peden Stadium than usual, but it was not enough to keep them from committing their most infamous maneuver.
HS Football: Playoffs finally here for area teams
By Austin Stahl | Nov. 2, 2011The high-school football playoffs are finally here, and three area teams will face tough challenges this weekend.
Football: Bobcats come from behind to defeat Owls
By Michael Stainbrook | Nov. 2, 2011Ohio and Temple found themselves in a game of Monopoly in a showdown fit for its national televison audience. The Bobcats endured to control the most real estate, and the Owls did not pass ‘GO’ nor collected win number six.
Post Endorsements: Ohio Issues
Nov. 2, 2011The Post editorial board has taken the following positions on state Issues 1, 2 and 3.
