Ultra-cool freezer company defrosts local job market
Jan. 12, 2009Athens residents can expect to see at least 75 - 100 job openings within the next five years at a company that makes energy efficient ultra-cool freezers.
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Blu-ray increases in popularity
Jan. 12, 2009Ohio University sophomore Scott Naypauer would like to own a Blu-ray player, the high-resolution disc medium named for its blue, high-resolution laser technology.
Athens native keeps a Front Room tradition 'live'
Jan. 12, 2009In the past 25 years, music genres have changed and cassettes have given way to digital music. For music lovers in Athens, however, the one constant has always been Bruce Dalzell and his weekly open stages.
OU-produced movie exposes problem in paradise
Jan. 12, 2009An Ohio University professor and graduate student released a film in November that shares Indonesia's growing destructive fishing crisis with American students.
Mayor sticks to constructing new tower
Jan. 12, 2009Several citizens and city council members left yesterday's meeting outraged after Mayor Paul Wiehl adhered to his decision to install the 150-foot city communication tower on Roosevelt Drive.
In spite of major financial losses, School of Leadership not expected to cut back on student, faculty involvement
Jan. 12, 2009Despite two state budget cuts in three months, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs does not expect to shed student or faculty positions next year, according to school officials.
Faculty Senate challenges provost search's 'legitimacy'
Jan. 12, 2009Three days after Ohio University announced the make-up of the search committee for Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl's replacement, Faculty Senate passed a resolution expressing no confidence in the committee's structure and asking selected faculty not to serve.
Local luthiers' careful craft restores vintage guitars until they sound better with age
Jan. 12, 2009Matt Slater's red Rickenbacker guitar would have cost $750 in 1977, but now the instrument is worth almost twice that amount.
Your turn: Athens community calls for end to Israeli-Palestinian violence
Jan. 12, 2009As of the writing of this statement, the Israeli bombardment and invasion of Gaza is now in its twelfth day and has resulted so far in the deaths of more than 770 Palestinians, a significant proportion of them non-combatant civilians. Thousands more have suffered injuries, many of them life-threatening.
Outbreak of Salmonella virus could be tied to peanut butter
Jan. 12, 2009A national outbreak of the Salmonella Typhimurium virus has infected 53 people in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and may be linked to peanut butter.
Men's Basketball Notebook: Forward's play earns praise
Jan. 11, 2009Geno Ford didn't leave The Convo with a win, but he did come away impressed.
Football: Bowl games embarrass MAC, drain revenue from schools
Jan. 11, 2009It was neither a merry Christmas nor a happy New Year for Mid-American Conference football fans.
Your Turn: Walk this Saturday to benefit southeast Ohio's homeless
Jan. 10, 2009Homelessness is increasing dramatically during a time when giving to charitable organizations is decreasing because of the profound economic changes in our country. The Good Works' Timothy House continues to provide food and shelter to the growing number of adults and children who are homeless in our community. More than a year ago, we asked the City of Athens for permission to use the house next to the Timothy House as a safe place for homeless families. The city refused this request. As a result, we have had to turn away more people in 2008 than any time in our 28-year history because we were full. Good Works continues to provide the only shelter for the rural homeless in nine southeast Ohio counties. I started Good Works my senior year at OU in the basement of my home back in 1981. This Saturday, Good Works will sponsor the 7th annual WALK FOR THE HOMELESS. Would you join other like-minded friends this year and participate in the WALK? Events begin at 8:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church uptown. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to help keep our shelter open in 2009. We have planned five different inspiring and educational walk experiences for adults and children of all ages. Together, we can create a community known for taking care of the vulnerable and the needy rather than turning them away. For more information, visit our WALK Web page: www.walkforthehomeless.net.
Swimming: Ohio wins first meet back from break
Jan. 10, 2009Ohio's rigorous six-week endurance training during winter break has produced immediate results.
Wrestling: Injury-ravaged Bobcats finish 1-2 at tournament
Jan. 10, 2009Injuries and a tough draw stood in the way of the Bobcats at the Virginia Duals.
OU not at fault for custodial layoffs, state arbitrator reports
Jan. 10, 2009Ohio University management was not at fault for eliminating custodial positions in the summer of 2007, according to an independent state arbitrator.
Green with Envy: Consider proposing with eco-friendly engagement rings
Jan. 10, 2009and this means that engagement rings are going to be in high demand as graduation.
Between the Lines: Take a cue from George Bailey when battling winter blues
Jan. 10, 2009There are emotions with which most anyone can relate as the holiday season peaks and a new year arrives with the swiftness of the wind. Cheerful, catchy songs grace the airwaves and classic movies with warm lessons at their centers are in theaters and on television. We travel great distances to be near those we love to share in the magic of this special time with them. Everywhere we look, decorations are hung in splendid fashion to honor the times.
Track and Field: Throwers help lead to second place finish at Capitol Invitational
Jan. 10, 2009Bahiyjaui Allen wasn't completely satisfied with her performance.
Your Turn: OUPD rejected strong female candidate, ignored low ratio
Jan. 10, 2009Thanks to Ryan Dunn for the front-page article in the Jan. 8 Post noting the lack of female representation on the OUPD staff. This is especially lamentable because one of the 3 finalists for the recently filled OUPD chief position was a highly qualified woman who is currently an assistant chief at another large Ohio university.
