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Editorial: Clean sweep: Voters paint the state blue as Democrats grab office after office in Columbus and Washington

Nov. 7, 2006

The corruption of people like Tom Noe, Bob Ney and our soon to be ex-governor Bob Taft, hit a nerve with voters. The citizenry regularly distrusts politicians ' it's the nature of the system ' but suddenly, their distrust was not only justified but also magnified. These people, whom Ohioans had vested power and trust into, had abused the system and neglected their responsibilities.

Column: Getting Spirituality

Nov. 7, 2006

Everyone knows that St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. Most people know that St. Valentine is the patron of lovers and engaged couples. And what an unhappy childhood you must have had if you don't know that St. Nicholas has a special place in his heart for children.

Wilson wins District 6

Nov. 7, 2006

After launching a successful write-in campaign to be the Democratic candidate for Ohio's 6th congressional district, Charlie Wilson emerged victorious as the district's representative.

Candidates wait for final results as Stewart leads

Nov. 7, 2006

With all the Athens County precincts not reporting results, the race to represent Ohio's 92nd district in the state House of Representatives remained too close to call very early this morning.

Women find home at new center

Nov. 7, 2006

After 31 years, women of Ohio University and the Athens area will once again have a place of their own at the new OU Women's Center.

Writer outed himself as man 'ignorant of science'

Nov. 7, 2006

I would like an equal opportunity to respond to Damon Krane's long commentary in the Oct. 31 edition of The Post.

Charity program deserves applause, recognition

Nov. 7, 2006

I would truly like to thank Ohio University for implementing the Second Helping program founded by OU student Stephanie Pleli. This program takes the leftover food from the dining halls and donates it to the poor and homeless in southeastern Ohio. OU is one of only a handful of universities in the United States that serves the poor in this way. Hundreds of impoverished individuals and families have benefited from the Second Helping program this year.

Campaigning as Mom

Oct. 31, 2006

Six-year-old Pauline Phillips bobbed in her chair and stared without expression into the large crowd that had gathered to rally for U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown.

Volleyball

Oct. 29, 2006

The Ohio volleyball team fought through the weekend and now stands alone as the only undefeated team in the Mid-American Conference.

Editorial: Calm on Court Street

Oct. 29, 2006

One step forward, two steps back

Bobcats win fourth straight; gain tie for top spot in MAC East Division

Oct. 29, 2006

The Ohio football team took advantage of a short field provided by Kent State special teams' miscues to earn a share of the Mid-American Conference East Division's top spot with a 17-7 victory over the Golden Flashes on Saturday at Dix Stadium.

Soccer: Huskies deal Bobcats early exit from tourney with upset shutout

Oct. 29, 2006

The Ohio soccer team saw their season come to a disappointing finish in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals yesterday, falling to seventh-seeded Northern Illinois 2-0 at Chessa Field.

Attorney general hopefuls focus on government reform

Oct. 29, 2006

In the race for Ohio's attorney general, both candidates are focused on increasing accountability in state government after the political scandals of recent years.

Your Turn: Strouds Run transfer idea was not of desperation

Oct. 29, 2006

The Department of Natural Resources is grateful to Mayor Abel and City Council for considering whether Athens should assume management of Strouds Run State Park and operate the park as part of the city's recreation system.

Your Turn: Ballot issues trample rights of local governments

Oct. 29, 2006

Did you know that Issues 4 and 5 are about more than smoking?

Book review: 'Oddly Huge,' oddly unfunny

Oct. 29, 2006

The problem with spoofs is that writers have to manage parodying specific points of an established piece while still creating something funny and appealing in its own right.

HallOUween reigns

Oct. 29, 2006

The festive atmosphere of Athens' Halloween street celebration warmed the spirits of partygoers Saturday, though some participants had to deal with the cool breeze and spine-chilling consequences of their costume choices.

Field hockey

Oct. 29, 2006

The Ohio field hockey team had to fight its way through torrential rain and second-place Central Michigan on Friday, but in the end the Bobcats came away with more than just drenched jerseys.

Madison, Wis., charges for Halloween

Oct. 29, 2006

Charging admission and fencing off the street for the Halloween party near the University of Wisconsin-Madison helped make the event safer for participants and police, city and university officials said.

Police arrest higher ratio of students

Oct. 29, 2006

This Halloween, police were met with a smaller crowd and fewer arrests, but the night was still characterized by several violent incidents, namely three vehicle fires.