‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ transports to visually beautiful, literarily lacking Pandora
By A.J. Mater | Jan. 4“Fire and Ash” stuns in classic “Avatar” style despite its muddled execution.
NEWS BLOGS
Police blotter: Arrests, alleged vandalism, courtesy drives
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 3Police blotter: Warrants of the week and “suspicious” cars
US Weekly Headlines: Epstein Files, Zelenskyy, Trump meeting
By Bridget Thomas and Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 3Plus, another boat strike, Epstein document release.
Athens dentist, wife found dead in Columbus home
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 3Columbus officers discovered a husband and wife found dead with gunshot wounds. The suspect has not been found and investigations are ongoing.
Police blotter: aggressive dog, prank calls
By Maria Saunders | Dec. 26Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to all manner of calls, including an aggressive dog, prank calls and diesel theft.
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ is a cold show, but concludes in warmth
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 22HBO’s first season of “IT: Welcome to Derry” has concluded, leaving viewers on a rather positive note.
US Weekly Headlines: Oil tanker seize, Brown University shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 18Plus the potential problem with the Netflix and Warner Bros. deal and computer chips.
Athens City Council discusses housing, honors departing members
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 18Athens City Council held its regular meeting Monday, discussing temporary housing structures, fiscal appropriations and honoring departing members for their years of public service.
OU fires head football coach Brian Smith after review cites relationship with student, alcohol misconduct
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 18An administrative review found Smith violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct, including engaging in a relationship with an undergraduate student and participating in alcohol-related conduct.
OU terminates head football coach Brian Smith after administrative review
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 17Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith after an administrative review found he violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct.
Police Blotter: Upset exes, big arguments
By Fiona Petticrew | Dec. 16Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were met with several verbal disputes this week, involving upset ex-partners and neighbors, as well as runaway horses and juveniles.
Retro Technology is making a comeback
By Jordyn Wilson | Dec. 9Retro technology and decor are making a comeback because they offer warmth, comfort and a sense of relief from the digitally overwhelming world.
Education Department redefines professional degrees
By Finn Smith | Dec. 9A plan released by the U.S. Department of Education would place caps on student aid borrowing for graduate programs based on whether the program is deemed professional.
Two Appalachian states bound by one epidemic take different paths forward
By Natalie Saddler , Abby Waechter and Maria Saunders | Dec. 9Two Appalachian states are bound by the same opioid crisis but are taking different paths forward. The Post traveled to West Virginia to compare how two college towns and their surrounding counties are responding.
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ anticipates season finale in episode seven
By Jude Hannahs | Dec. 9Fans are now one episode away from HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” season finale.
‘Zootopia 2’ is Disney at its best
By Luke Ream | Dec. 9The sequel to the 2016 hit film, “Zootopia,” hit theaters Nov. 26 and broke every box office record in its path. Here’s a review of the latest Disney success.
Streaming services impact holiday specials
By Austin Yau | Dec. 9With the prevalence of streaming and the death of cable TV, seasonal specials are becoming less frequent, despite the generational love for the holiday spirit.
Police blotter: Dog on duty, not-there snakes, multiple arrests
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 9Police blotter: Who knew ding dong ditching was still popular?
Renovations continue at The Lostro ahead of Playa Bowls opening
By Laynee Eslich | Dec. 9The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: redistricting battles, immigration restrictions
By Avery St. George | Dec. 9This week’s headlines involve the Trump administration’s pause on immigration from 19 countries and the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Texas congressional map.
