Liz Condo/ Staff Photographer Ohio University students sit on the steps of the Athens County Courthouse during a candlelight vigil Monday night. The vigil was held in memorial of GLBT hate crime and suicide victims as part of the events of Out Week.

Bike patrol gives police chance to talk with people
by Yosuke Takanashi / Staff Writer
Both the Athens Police Department and the Ohio University Police Department are expanding their bike patrols....continued

Police arrest intoxicated people to prevent alcohol-related crimes
by Yosuke Takanashi / Staff Writer
Some people who drink excessively Uptown on weekends become out of control and vandalize property, but local law enforcement agencies are working to combat the problem....continued

Vaccination lawsuit will not affect Athens
by Casey Clapper / For The Post
Athens County residents are experiencing little change as a result of lawsuits filed across the nation against pharmaceutical industries....continued

Motherline kicks of fall theatre season
by Rosie Lukanc / For The Post
Motherline, the Ohio University School of Theatre’s new play, officially will kick off its fall season Friday. Chantal Bilodeau, an Ohio University School of Theatre graduate and M.F.A student in OU's school of film wrote the play....continued

Glass House suffers transparent plot
by Ben Grabow
The highest praise I could offer
to The Glass House is that I didn't leave for the bathroom once during the entire movie. And I really had to go....continued

Afghanistan endures second night of bombing
by Ron Fournier / The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The United States pounded terrorist targets in Afghanistan from the air for a second night yesterday in an effort to undercut the Taliban militia sheltering Osama bin Laden. Anti-Taliban forces inside Afghanistan appeared ready to strike in concert with the American barrage....continued

Volunteers needed for Halloween safety teams
by Emily Patterson / For The Post
The city of Athens is looking for volunteers for this year's Halloween celebration on Nov. 3....continued

Admissions adds to online offerings
by Lindsey McKay / Staff Writer
Applying for college can be a complicated process, but increasing numbers of Ohio University students are avoiding the delay of regular mail and applying online....continued

Forum promotes discussion about ethics, tolerance
by Philip T. Ewing / For The Post
Ethics, racism and sensitivity dominated a discussion led by Ohio University officials yesterday in Copeland Hall....continued

Fed's decision to lower interest rates affects Athens
by Natalie Hines / For The Post
Members of the Athens community have differing opinions on whether the Federal Reserve made the best decision Oct. 2 in lowering interest rates....continued

Dropping cattle prices could mean less money for Athens farmers
by Hillary Copsey / Senior City Writer
Drastically dropping cattle prices since the Sept. 11 attacks could mean a falling profit margin for Athens County cattle producers....continued

Few students in residence halls make it to the polls
by Jeremy Boren / Staff Writer
Ohio University students affect two trends in the Athens election scene: high voter registration and low voter turnout, city officials said....continued

Locals brace for Halloween events
by Adam Townsend / For The Post
With the November election shortly after Halloween, some small business owners feel the Athens’ policymakers could do more to help them maximize profits during the season, as well as remove some of the harsh law enforcement....continued

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Doug Mills/ The Associated Press A Prince Georges County, Md. hazardous material team member was hosed down outside the Southern Avenue Metro stop in Temple Hills, Md. yesterday after police arrested an armed man who allegedly dropped a jar containing an unknown substance inside the station. Unknown liquid closes subway Arafat takes action against anti-U.S. protests Hurricane Iris hits Belize Appeals court grants Byrd further stay of execution Vinton County landmarks to be highlighted on tour