WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives shut down yesterday following a reported security breach at a nearby congressional office building, but police later determined that a plastic revolver and Halloween costume were to blame and lawmakers went back in session.
COLUMBUS - President Bush's message on the economy will have to move to the front as the 2004 election approaches, even as the nation continues the war on terrorism, Ohio Senate President Doug White said yesterday.
As a crowd of sweaty bodies forms a circle on the dance floor, a fresh wave of excitement builds. Zach Palmer raises his lanky arms to his side to hold back onlookers. Tonight, or this morning, rather, the Ohio University senior is shirtless wearing tight jeans held up by a red belt. He makes eye contact with other dancers, waiting for the floor to clear, not wanting to steal their five seconds of fame. He waits for the perfect entrance. And then, when the window of opportunity presents itself, he struts into the circle. He just knows about four moves, picked up from watching Michael Jackson music videos, but he comes across like he owns the place.
The space weather forecast for Earth's neighborhood is stormy through this morning at least, as the sun belched another huge cloud of highly charged particles toward Earth on Wednesday afternoon.
Editor's Note: This is the last of a five-part series exploring the haunted tales of Athens. The Post's culture staff writes from one person's point of view and journey's through coffins, ghost stories and The Ridges to declare fact from fiction.
AKRON - A man accused of siccing his pit-bull mix dog on his estranged wife, causing extensive injuries to her head, neck and shoulder, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Warm temperatures and clear skies made a perfect night for Spiderman, witches and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to get plenty of candy during Athens trick-or-treat.
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. - Fog and drizzle yesterday came to the rescue of firefighters laboring to save resort towns in Southern California from the raging wildfires that have killed at least 20 people.
A host of postseason scenarios for Ohio, including a possible first round bye, will unfold at the conclusion of this, the final weekend of Mid-American Conference play.
Students at Ohio University and other Ohio colleges are blurring the lines between male and female occupations by entering majors traditionally reserved for the opposite sex.
Editor's Note: This story is the fourth in a five-part series exploring the haunted tales of Athens. The Post's culture staff writes from one person's point of view and journeys through coffins, ghost stories and The Ridges to declare fact from fiction.
The Appalachian Regional Theater Company is performing a dramatic reading of Welcome Home
Ohio University Student Senators adopted a resolution last night encouraging a university-wide grade cap to ensure more equitable grading from professors.
New Straitsville in Perry County will have the opportunity to develop land and grow economically with a recent real-estate deal involving land in the area.
Candidates for the three Athens City Council at-large positions expressed their ideas and opinions on local issues last night at the Athens Parks and Recreation Community Center candidate's forum.
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