Road construction in Athens an ongoing project
July 29, 2009With roadwork going on all around town, those living in, working in or visiting Athens cannot seem to avoid the orange traffic cones and detour signs this summer.
MULTIMEDIA
Mixin' It Up: Indians should hold on to Lee, maybe Martinez
July 22, 2009The 2009 Major League Baseball trade deadline is much like it was a year ago for the Cleveland Indians, but that doesn't mean they need to take the same direction.
Rape case from 1998 to go before grand jury
July 22, 2009The case of a Lancaster man accused of raping two Athens minors in 1998 while baby-sitting them will go before a grand jury Monday.
Professor shows 'passion' for peace group
July 22, 2009One may encounter Chuck Overby in his favorite place on the Ohio University campus, Alden Library. He often wears a Veterans for Peace (VFP) cap or his ancestral Norwegian fisherman's hat - each with an origami peace crane attached. He walks with a cane and likes to talk about Japan's war-renouncing Article 9 and related war-
I Love New York...I Think: Seeing 'Harry Potter' in New York more spellbinding than in Athens
July 22, 2009Expelliarmus! Lumos! Other spell! As you should know, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hit theaters recently. This new development could mean only one thing in the life of Jane Adams, Bo's Clothing Shack employee and intern not-so-extraordinaire: She too must hit theaters.
Notebook: Basketball adds transfer, golf boasts standout GPA
July 22, 2009Ohio coach Semeka Randall added a Columbus native to her roster this week.
Student accused of barricading RA changes plea to guilty
July 22, 2009The first of four students accused of barricading an Ohio University residential assistant in his room has changed his plea to guilty as part of a deal with city prosecutors.
Hocking River in 'fairly good health,' safe for recreational use in Athens area
July 22, 2009The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency released a draft report stating that the Hocking River was in fairly good health, although some parts of the river remain unhealthy.
Alleged rapist called, texted victim after reported assault
July 22, 2009A Philadelphia man accused of raping an Athens woman he met over the Internet continued calling the alleged victim after the alleged assault, according to phone records.
Court to decide where murder suspects will be tried
July 22, 2009The Court of Common Pleas will decide today if two Columbus juveniles, accused of committing aggravated robbery and felony murder in Athens County, will face trial in Franklin County.
Post Letter: Bartender's life lessons will be missed by alum
July 22, 2009There were a lot of great professors at Ohio University when I was a student. Math, philosophy, psychology, English, etc. They all contributed to my education. But one of the best was Manuel Gevas, my bartender at the Towne House Grille.
Post Letter: Health care 'propaganda' is inaccurate, unwelcome
July 22, 2009I was disappointed to see insurance company propaganda printed as the political cartoon in Thursday, July 16th's paper. The myth of long waits in government-run health care is a complete farce invented by opponents of single-payer health care systems, namely profit-driven HMOs and other organizations, which deny or drop coverage to millions of Americans. These companies are afraid that socialized health care would actually work and people would be happy with it, leading to massive losses in their profits, so they invent these lies in hopes that their fear mongering will stifle social progress. Another lie propagated by opponents is that America has the best health care system in the world. This is painfully untrue as the United States is currently ranked 37th by the WHO, with France's socialized, government-run system as No. 1.
I Love New York...I Think: 'Lone Bobcat' lunges after fashionable financial alibi
July 15, 2009Internships, as you may or may not know, don't normally pay, and living in New York City, as you also may or may not know, is incredibly expensive. So by my second week in the city I knew I was going to have to get an actual job to go along with my internship.
Archery competition hits local marks
July 15, 2009The third and final leg of the International Bow Association Triple Crown Tournament was held last Friday through Sunday at Hocking College, ending the world qualifier competition.
Council passes ordinance on house party restrictions
July 15, 2009The Athens City Council passed an ordinance during a special session on Monday that will make it easier for police to shut down out-of-control parties and prosecute disruptive revelers.
Students could face tuition increase
July 15, 2009As state agencies await the approval of the next state biennium budget, which includes a $170 million cut to higher education, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has lifted the statewide tuition freeze.
Your Turn: Hear this House bill
July 15, 2009Independent research has estimated that nearly 29 million Americans currently suffer from some form of hearing loss. About 24 million Americans continue to live with their untreated hearing loss, with the majority being of school or employment age. Hearing is a critical component to our daily lives and essential for daily communication.
Brew on the bricks
July 15, 2009When the founders of Ohio Brew Week began planning the initial week-long event, their goal was simple.
Boogie on the Bricks, Brew Week scene showcases great tunes
July 15, 2009After four and a half weeks touring in the frigid Northwest United States, Woody Pines is excited to heat up Athens for the fifth-annual Boogie on the Bricks Saturday.
Post Editorial: Wishful thinking
July 15, 2009In an effort to balance a struggling state budget, Ohio colleges can raise tuition for the first time in two years, ending a valiant attempt to keep higher education affordable. For Ohio students, who are already paying higher-than-average tuition, increased costs will be an obvious hardship in an already fledgling economy.
