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Commissioners replace Emergency Management director
Sep. 27, 2006The Athens County Commissioners hired a new director for the county's Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday.
Bike rocker, new Uptown venue ready to roll
Sep. 27, 2006While biking one afternoon in the splendid West Virginian hills, Attila Horvath encountered a mother black bear and her two cubs on the road. If he was driving, Horvath might have had to dodge the trio or perhaps he would have hit them. If he were walking, he wouldn't have been on the road in the first place. But on his bike, Horvath was able to observe the scene in its splendor without being in any danger.
devine
Sep. 27, 2006Singer-songwriter Kevin Devine, based out of New York City, will descend upon the rolling hills of Athens tonight at The Front Room with his own mixture of searing folk-rock.
Minimum-wage boost proponents hand in needed signatures
Sep. 27, 2006The Ohioans For a Fair Minimum Wage coalition has submitted enough signatures to put a proposal to raise the minimum wage on the ballot, but the amendment could leave some teenagers and college-aged employees out of a job.
'Runway' star struts into Athens
Sep. 27, 2006Passion and fashion combined for a night of fundraising and reality TV gossip last night in the Baker University Center Ballroom.
Calling a spade a spade
Sep. 27, 2006The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has come out against the Learn and Earn ballot initiative, which proposes placing thousands of slot machines across Ohio and funneling 30 percent of the revenue toward college scholarships.
Candidates on kindergarten
Sep. 27, 2006A child growing up in Ohio might not attend an all-day kindergarten and might not receive regular medical care.
'Bold' and 'beautiful' runner talks running, sports, running
Sep. 27, 2006Ohio freshman men's cross-country runner Ridge Robinson kicked off his Bobcat career by leading his team to a first-place finish at the Ohio University Green and White Invitational on Sept. 9. Tomorrow, he looks to keep it up at the Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend, Ind. The Post's Justin Whelan caught up with Robinson at practice yesterday.
Column: No more excuses ' it's the perfect time to pack Peden
Sep. 27, 2006Bobcat nation, this is an open invitation to Saturday's football game between Ohio and Bowling Green. Be at Peden Stadium by 2 p.m. and dress accordingly ' school colors or business casual is acceptable.
'Cats return home to take on Golden Flashes
Sep. 27, 2006The last time the Ohio women's volleyball team played a match in Athens was Nov. 5. Since then, the No. 21 Bobcats have traveled everywhere from the West Coast to the Northeast.
Answers to the equestrian question
Sep. 27, 2006Amid clopping hooves and neighing horse calls, students at Ohio University can take a break from the rigors of studying and turn their attention toward horsing around.
Parking enforcement hours change at Konneker, Hudson
Sep. 27, 2006Ohio University's Department of Parking Services has changed the hours of enforcement for two sets of parking meters on campus in the hope of reducing confusion and inconvenience, a parking official said.
Council gives another $10,000 for Arts/West
Sep. 26, 2006Athens City Council is putting an additional $10,000 into the Arts/West community facility for repairs and renovations, bringing its allotment this year to $86,000.
East Green project expands sewer: Storm drain work has been low-key; should alleviate flooding after heavy rain
Sep. 26, 2006Note: Article updated on Oct. 1, 2006
O'Bleness adds $3 million diabetes, cardiovascular center to hospital complex
Sep. 26, 2006Athens-area people suffering from heart problems or diabetes can visit O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for their needs instead of traveling to hospitals in Columbus and Parkersburg, W.Va.
