Swing State of Mind: Reactions to the 2018 midterm elections results
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Nov. 7, 2018Hosts Maddie Capron and George Shillcock break down the results and share their initial reactions.
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Police Blotter: Students smoke in dorm room; bird causes alarm
By Ellen Wagner | Nov. 7, 2018OUPD responded after a student was yelling and screaming then found unresponsive after smoking marijuana.
Sherrod Brown wins Senate race for Ohio
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 7, 2018Democrat incumbent Sherrod Brown won the Senate race, beating challenger Jim Renacci 52.72 percent to 47.28 percent (with 94.35 percent of precincts reporting in Ohio).
Mike DeWine will be Ohio’s next governor
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 7, 2018The Republican Ohio Attorney General defeated opponent Richard Cordray to become Ohio’s next governor.
Dave Yost is the new Ohio attorney general
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 7, 2018Yost took about 53 percent of the vote.
Jay Edwards wins re-election as state representative
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 7, 2018Jay Edwards won the race for State Representative of the 94th District, beating Democrat Taylor Sappington 58.29%-41.71% with 98% of precincts reporting in Ohio.
Here's a breakdown of how much money was spent in some of Ohio’s major races
By George Shillcock | Nov. 7, 2018DeWine outraised Cordray while Incumbents across the state outraised their opponents by large margins.
Athens County officials retain positions
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 7, 2018Three Athens County officials retained their positions in the 2018 election
Stivers wins Ohio 15th District seat, defeats Neal
By George Shillcock | Nov. 7, 2018Stivers took only 34.47 percent of the vote in Athens County while his opponent got 63.11 percent.
Issue 1 shot down by midterm voters
By Abby Miller | Nov. 6, 2018The classification for obtaining, possessing or using illegal drugs will remain a felony.
Issue 3, Athens City School District levy, passes
By Maggie Campbell , Arianna Guerra and Nolan Simmons | Nov. 6, 2018The levy will increase property taxes to improve school facilities.
How the Internet is shaking up the world of political elections
By Abby Miller | Nov. 6, 2018The internet helps spread politicians’ messages, but it can also be a host to disinformation.
Record numbers of LGBT and female candidates in 2018 election
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office.
Election Edition 2018
By The Post Staff and Megan Knapp | Nov. 6, 2018The Post's Election Edition 2018
Live updates for 2018 election results in Athens and across Ohio
By Alex McCann and News Staff Update | Nov. 6, 2018Follow along for live updates as results roll in for election races both in Athens and across Ohio.
The Blue Island: How Athens has been disempowered by gerrymandering
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 5, 2018While Athens, along with Appalachian Ohio, has been disempowered by selective redistricting, reform efforts could change that
City Council: Members showed support for Bailey’s Mountain Bike Trail System and discussed updates to parking
Nov. 5, 2018The residential parking program was extended for an additional year.
Issue 3 creates waiting game for Athens City School District
By Maggie Campbell | Nov. 4, 2018The levy has opened up discussions about how to best address issues within the district.
A record number of LGBT and female candidates are running for office this year. Here are some from Ohio
By George Shillcock | Nov. 4, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices, while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office. Many are here in Ohio.
City Council: Council members to discuss Bailey's Mountain Bike Trail System
By Erica Tracy | Nov. 4, 2018City Council will also discuss parking ordinances for the the city.
