'Harry Potter' premiere sells out theaters like magic
July 15, 2009Local theaters drew massive crowds Tuesday night for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment in the Potter saga.
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FAFSA application could be shortened for future students
July 1, 2009A notoriously complicated federal financial aid application, that experts have said deters many students from seeking money for college, will be simplified as part of a new government plan to make aid more available to low-income families.
Post Column: Subway results in bruises, confusion for young traveler
July 1, 2009To someone who has never even ridden the Cat Cab, public transportation in New York City can be a little frightening. Who am I kidding, after Athens, walking on a crowded street in Columbus can be frightening.
Post Column: Movies inspire holiday patriotism, emotions for all audiences
July 1, 2009The Fourth of July isn't just a holiday where we eat hot dogs and watch fireworks; it's a day where we reflect the freedoms for which our Founding Fathers fought. It's easy to forget the struggles of those who came before us as we deal with our country's current economic situation. Perhaps all we need is a little cinematic pick-me-up to spark up our patriotism.
Alleged child endangerment
July 1, 2009An Athens County man, who allegedly held a 20-month-old child in 140-degree bathwater, will go before a jury next week to face more severe charges than the ones listed on his original indictment.
Recent kitten adoption day sees 2 new homes, more events planned
July 1, 2009The Athens Humane Society revamped their kitten adoption program last Saturday by holding their first event since August of last year.
Campus runs on fewer hours over summer
July 1, 2009Though taking classes in Athens usually means having a much more relaxed schedule and more free time, many students find it hard to keep busy.
Your Turn: Senator voices concern over Governor's proposed budget
July 1, 2009On June 19, Governor Strickland outlined several proposed cuts to government programs and services to help fix a $3.2 billion shortfall in House Bill 1-the state operating budget for fiscal years 2010-2011. While I want to work with the Governor and my colleagues in the General Assembly to ensure we pass a balanced budget without raising taxes on Ohio families, I have serious concerns about his plan to reduce the portion of employee salaries that the state contributes to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) from 14 percent to 8 percent for the next two years. The administration claims they will pay it back over a decade as state revenues get better.
'Post Editorial': Code enforcement's noise claims are 'forced'
July 1, 2009There is an old adage in rock music that if it's too loud, you're too old.
Film 'keeps' up with director
July 1, 2009Based on the large population of women and the various sobbing sounds heard throughout the theatre, My Sister's Keeper proves once again that Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook) is an expert at manipulating the emotions of his audiences.
Special Olympics Torch Run hits streets of Athens
July 1, 2009The thunderstorms paused briefly last Thursday morning, just in time for the Athens-to-Columbus leg of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run began at Peden Stadium at 8:30 a.m. and continued up Court Street and onward to Columbus.
Charges added to murder case
July 1, 2009A New Marshfield man already indicted for tampering with evidence related to a fatal shootout in February will face additional tampering and perjury charges for that crime.
Michael Jackson tribute successful at Casa's '80s night
July 1, 2009For Michael Bart, also known as DJ Barticus, Michael Jackson lives on through the upbeat, timeless tunes he's left us.
BREAKING:OU Student had drugs in his system during fatal fall
June 28, 2009An Ohio University sophomore had two types of drugs in his system when he died after falling from the fourth-floor window of his residence hall in April.
BREAKING: OU student dies following stabbing
June 27, 2009Ohio University Sophomore Bryan Barbin died shortly after midnight Sunday at Grant Medical Center in Columbus from multiple stab wounds.
OU Board of Trustees approve 2009-10 budget
June 25, 2009Ohio University's Board of Trustees approved next year's $684.089 million budget at the board's meeting on Friday.
Hudson allows students to make appointments online
June 24, 2009Ohio University's Hudson Health Center is taking steps toward a digital future with a new Web portal, which will allow online scheduling as early as this summer.
Athens has fair share of missing child cases
June 24, 2009Last month the office of the Ohio Attorney General released the Missing Child Clearing house annual report. According to the report there were 22,204 faces in Ohio that had the potential to be on a milk carton in 2008. Of the missing, 76 cases were reported within Athens County.
Talk Nerdy to Me: Technology fixation leads to distorted, artificial reality
June 4, 2009Despite all evidence proving otherwise, I sometimes get the feeling time is entirely sporadic and unstable in nature.
