Stimulus provides money for emergency agencies
May 12, 2009Athens County agencies providing emergency food and housing assistance can apply for an additional $21,000 in grants made possible by federal stimulus money.
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Your Turn: Washing clothes quickly becomes a complicated affair
May 12, 2009Thursday is laundry day. I took my bin and detergent over to Gamertsfelder Hall, where the nearest laundromat is. I had three dollars; laundry costs $2.50. After loading my clothing into the washer, exactly one load, I headed over to the change machine to get some quarters.
Athens gas prices higher than rising south central Ohio norm
May 12, 2009- Ryan Dunn contributed to this report
Swine flu increases demand for local virus detection kits
May 12, 2009In light of the recent swine flu outbreak, employees at a local company are working hard to distribute influenza detection kits to virology labs worldwide.
Senior graphic designers show off work
May 11, 2009When Cana Pistar, a senior studying graphic design, came to college, she started having panic attacks. Now she is helping others with her senior thesis in graphic design.
Graduate Student Senate recommends increasing insurance deductible, co-pay
May 11, 2009Graduate Student Senate made a recommendation at last night's meeting about how to mitigate insurance premium hikes for the student injury and sickness plan next year.
Athens residents seek thrills for fun
May 11, 2009Even after Alexis McKinley's sister was bitten by a copperhead snake in the Moonville Tunnel under Highway 50 and was rushed to the emergency room, she and her sister continued to play there.
'Post' Editorial: Robert Leary
May 11, 2009Student input on this year's Student Senate has been disappointingly low, with senators refusing to speak out against even the most frustrating decisions made by top OU administrators. Senators ignored increasing fees, a crumbling student health center and demands for shared governance. There is a disconnect between Student Senate and students. Considering that the senate's purpose is to represent the student voice, this is a problem.
Preachers condemn supporters of Obama, music, Palmerfest
May 11, 2009Several preachers led by notorious evangelist Brother Micah attracted a small crowd on College Green yesterday, braving the rain to condemn a wide swath of OU students ranging from the weekend's Palmerfest attendees to supporters of President Barack Obama.
Softball: Freshman earns All-MAC honors
May 11, 2009Zambrana said. I try to put the ball in play and not strikeout.
Bone Marrow Drive: Athletes raise awareness about leukemia
May 11, 2009Marcy Dull's battles are no longer with her usual field hockey opponents - they reach far beyond the turf.
Faculty Senate postpones censure vote until June
May 11, 2009Faculty Senate elected new leadership last night, called for the president to change his health benefits policy and delayed a vote on censure for next month.
Council officials 'appalled' by violence during Palmerfest
May 11, 2009City Councilman Kent Butler's immediate reaction to the near riot that took place Saturday at Palmerfest reflected the council's general reaction to the incident.
New 'Star Trek' welcomes all generations
May 11, 2009The prospect of a new Star Trek film is a scary proposition for many people. The general public seems to have stopped caring for the once-popular science fiction series, leaving its devotion to the legions of slavish fans who look over the blueprints for the USS Enterprise. For those fans, starting the franchise over with pretty boy Chris Pine stepping in for the legendary William Shatner as Captain Kirk sounds blasphemous, and the commercials for the film that stupidly proclaim This Is Not Your Father's Star Trek further alienate the fan base.
Drugs, poverty linked to child abuse
May 11, 2009Each month, the telephones at Athens County Children Services ring with calls from concerned neighbors, school counselors and hospital employees hoping to put an end to unexplained bruises on tiny wrists.
City considers repairs to improve residents' sidewalk accessibility
May 11, 2009Athens City Council discussed two methods to make Athens neighborhoods more pedestrian-friendly during last night's meeting.
In years, Jeff Hill renovations could open 'eyesore' to traffic
May 11, 2009Jeff Hill could open up again to traffic within a few years if funds come through, the head of the Athens Street Department said.
A priest, a minister and a rabbi...:Columnist spends week living by Ten Commandments
May 11, 2009Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series about a week of living biblically. The second half will run next Tuesday.
