Levy 17 would replace, increase Athens County Libraries funds
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29, 2024On the ballot this upcoming week, Athens County will be voting on a 0.3 mills increase for the Athens County Public Library.
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HB 458 changes voting rules, causes controversy
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29, 2024Along with changing voter identification rules, HB 458 shortens absentee ballot requests, changes curbside voting rules and moves early voting windows.
Ohio University recognized for student voter registration efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 29, 2024OU has been recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts and its student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Key races, issues on the ballot in Ohio this November
By Jack Solon | Oct. 29, 2024With Election Day fast approaching, here’s a compilation of key races in Ohio.
Athens County Ballot features 4 levy renewals
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29, 2024This election, Athens County has four levies --- Issues 19, 20, 21 and 22 --- on the ballot for renewal.
Jon Rose speaks out on low EMT wages, funds in press conference
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 25, 2024Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Student Senate resolutions take aim at textbook prices, meal swipe restrictions
By Jack Solon | Oct. 24, 2024Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
City Council heard BZA resignation, passed legislation for curb ramps
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 23, 2024Athens City Council met Monday to discuss sewer rates and construction for curb ramps and received a resignation letter from a BZA member.
Student Senate changes rules, appoints new members
By Jared Christopher | Oct. 21, 2024Student Senate met Wednesday to change some rules and procedures and discuss the upcoming accreditation process for OU.
Ohio House District 95 candidates face off in Student Senate forum
By Avery St. George | Oct. 10, 2024Citizens in parts of Athens County along with Morgan, Noble, Harrison, Guernsey, and Belmont Counties can vote on Ohio House District 95 on November 5 or early vote at their county board of elections.
Student Senate executives receive first evaluation
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 9, 2024As a part of its Rules and Procedures, the Student Senate executive office received an evaluation from its peers. President Dan Gordillo hopes students regain trust in the body by releasing the information via social media.
Council welcomes Dr. Eduard Balashov, addresses city housing rules
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 9, 2024Athens City Council hosts Dr. Eduard Balashov Monday, discussing the relationship between Athens and Ostroh, Ukraine and housing regulations.
League of Women Voters hosts voter registration event, encourages civic engagement
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 4, 2024The League of Women Voters of Ohio has helped thousands of students register to vote this election season alone. They hope touring college campuses across the state will foster responsible participation in democracy for younger generations.
Student Senate adds new members, establishes one-on-ones
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 4, 2024Student Senate continues to grow this academic year by adding new members to various commissions.
VP candidates Vance, Walz meet at vice presidential debate
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 3, 2024VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz discuss immigration, abortion and gun violence during the first and only vice presidential debate.
Meet Ohio’s U.S. senate candidates Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 1, 2024Incumbent Ohio senator Sherrod Brown faces businessman Bernie Moreno in a heated race for one of two U.S. senate seats this election year.
A how-to guide for OU student voters
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 1, 2024The date to register to vote crawls closer for OU students to participate in their democratic rights.
Editorial: Generalizations are dangerous forms of political rhetoric
By The Post Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2024If politicians continue to spew dangerous rhetoric, there will never be common ground between the parties.
Charlie Adkins, Jon Rose vie for Athens County Commissioner votes
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 1, 2024Charlie Adkins and Jon Rose look to win Athens County Commissioner in the 2024 election.
Harris pledged support for an equal economy in Pittsburgh speech
By Madalyn Blair | Sep. 27, 2024People gathered at Carnegie Mellon University to see or listen to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speak on pressing issues like the economy.
