Tim Price/FOR THE POST Wayne National Forest, whose trails are popular among many outdoor sports enthusiasts, appear muddy and snow covered this time of year. Despite the U.S. Service's recent ruling barring logging and road construction in certain areas of national forests, Wayne National Forest will not receive any protection under the program.

County has busy year ahead
by Kelly Olson / Staff Writer
Less than a month into 2001, several Athens County officials are mapping out major projects and improvements to work on for the rest of the year.... continued

Displaced Memories hit the mark
by Christine Mersch / For The Post
The three artists featured in the art show "Displaced Memories" are themselves displaced from their original homes.... continued

Fitzgerald classic adapted to television
by Adam Koehler / THE POST
Put on your spats and grab your derby cap as the Arts and Entertainment Network is now showing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Originally released in 1925, this classic tale of high-society social life and heartbreak is now the latest made-for-television film produced by the same network that does those Biography shows.... continued

Save the last one for the screen
by Lauren Gross / Staff Writer
In the 1930s, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire lit up the silver screen with their magical dancing duets and on-screen romances. Nearly 70 years later, Julia Stiles (10 Things I Hate About You) and Sean Patrick Thomas (Cruel Intentions) attract the same kind of enchantment, only with a different flavor.... continued

Forest Service decision not to affect southeast ohio
By Nikki Klemmer / General Assignment Editor
Although land in Wayne National Forest will not be protected by a recent decision to preserve national forests, residents of Southeast Ohio could still feel the effects of the measure.... continued

Candidates vie for seats on City Council
by John Fischer / Staff Writer
All eight Athens City Council seats are up for election in November, and potential candidates already have begun their campaigns.... continued

OU sophomore remembered for smiles, hockey skills
by Erica Ryan / Staff Writer
Known for his ever-present smile and talent in the hockey rink, Ohio University sophomore Spencer Oltmann was remembered yesterday by his friends and mother.... continued

BRIEFLY

John Moore/The Associated Press Sgt. Brad Smith from Pine Bluff, Ark., watches as local residents unload American relief aid from a U.S. Army helicopter in the town of Comasagua, 28 kilometers (17 miles) southwest of San Salvador, yesterday. International aid is being distributed throughout the country following Saturday's earthquake that killed at least 650 people and left thousands homeless. Nelsonville police officers vying for chief job New traffic pattern to be instated Authorities deal with earthquake victims Presidential growth tests positive for cancer Ashcroft pledges to enforce laws, not preferences Alabama exam raises legal questions 18 year-old adjusts to legislature

Success equals more than wins for coaches
by Ryan Ernst / Assistant Sports Editor
In the past three years, there have been 233 head-coaching changes in the Division I "revenue" sports of football and basketball.... continued

Ohio takes third at second meet
by Ryan Ernst / Assistant Sports Editor
The Ohio women's indoor track and field team finished third out of four teams at the Cincinnati Quad Meet on Friday, scoring a total of 101 points.... continued

Performance-enhancing drugs debated
by Tim Pappa / Staff Writer
Most schoolyard disputes can be quickly settled with a fair game of dodge ball. But when the recess bell stops ringing, gab becomes the potion for peace.... continued

Ohio roars into Central Michigan
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
Tragedies might come in threes, but the Bobcats are hoping victories come in greater numbers - starting with four.... continued

Bobcats look to gain another MAC win
by Jenny Hugenberg / Staff Writer
The Ohio women's basketball team has traveled to Ball State, trying to hand the Cardinals their first Mid-American Conference loss.... continued

Center climbs blocked shot charts
by Anthony Castrovince / Staff Writer
With eight blocked shots against Miami on Jan. 13 and 45 for the season, Ohio mens' basketball center Patrick Flomo has had more blocks than a Lego set this season.... continued

Predictions come true for Hall of Fame
by Ben Walker / The Associated Press
NEW YORK - Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett were elected yesterday to the Hall of Fame on their first try, becoming the seventh pair of teammates picked by baseball writers in the same year.... continued