When thousands of people dress up and flock to a closed-off Court Street for the annual Halloween street party, the city of Athens spends tens of thousands of dollars on extra police and other expenses.
A newspaper's staff needs to reflect the cultural and intellectual makeup of the communities they cover. The Summer Post, however, does not. One primary mission of this and every paper is to serve and enlighten the audience. Without certain sensitivities paid to groups within the larger community, it is a mission that is compromised.
After ending their opening week with a 4-4 record, the Southern Ohio Copperheads climbed over the .500 mark during the second week of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play.
City officials are following the example of Ohio University students vacationing during the summer.
Athens City Council will determine the expectations of the proposed Halloween event planner in a resolution separate from the ordinance allowing for the creation of the position, council members decided Monday.Council members will vote on the proposed event planner for the Halloween street party during next week's council meeting.
No matter what time of year , the annual Court Street Halloween celebration always seems to find its way into the news.
As workers at the Universe of Superheroes comic book store clear the crisped comic books and charred merchandise, co-owners Tom Green and Todd Grace now face the question of what's next.
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei said that an attack on Iran over its refusal to freeze its nuclear program would be an act of madness . . . [that] would not resolve the issue.
The Ohio Valley Summer Theater is putting on three productions this summer, creating an eclectic mix that offers a little something for everyone. G
With the school's budget still in the red and the RIAA's Machiavellian tactics of blackmailing file-sharing students flourishing, one begins to wonder whether the university should follow suit.
Editors note: This is the first in a five-part series about the evaluations of regional campus deans. There are two other stories in this week's issue and there will be two in next week's.
Sunday, June 17 was the last supper for Damon's Grill restaurant, 859 E. State St.
Athens City Council will determine the expectations of the proposed Halloween event planner in a resolution separate from the ordinance allowing for the creation of the position, council members decided Monday.
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I read the article by Ashley Lutz on strip clubs, New law means changes for the adult entertainment industry in the May 30 Post, with interest, as I am a former stripper. The details of my experiences are on my website: www.savedfromstripclubs.org.
When incoming freshmen at Ohio University go to receive their student identification cards, they will be different from the cards of years past: the cards will not store Social Security numbers.
Hot weather, skimpy clothing, sunburns and a town that is light on students; during summer, Athens is a little different. But as skin turns bright red and the hot bricks melt sandals, cooling off with a cocktail or pint is just a little cheaper.
Athens City Council will allow the Service-Safety Director to hire an event planner on a contractual basis to manage the annual Halloween street party if council members adopt an ordinance introduced during Monday night's meeting.G
Five months after the university topped the organization's list of the 25 U.S. colleges with the most music copyright infringement notices, the recording industry considers Ohio University a success story in its battle against college music sharers.
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