Library plans proceed for wheelchair ramp, cafe
Aug. 10, 2005The summer has brought many changes to the inside and outside of Alden Library. The latest modification to the building targets the second-floor stairs, making them wheelchair accessible.
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Athletic department budget up
Aug. 3, 2005Ohio University's athletic department received a $300,000 budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year 2005-06. The 2.4 percent budget hike brings the department's total operating budget to $12.8 million. The increase comes in the wake of campus-wide layoffs and departmental budget cuts.
Teenagers participate in week-long film course
Aug. 3, 2005For teens in Athens, summer is a time for playing sports, hanging out with friends and going to the pool. But for Jason Abel, summer is also a time for making movies.
University names interim dean for fine arts
Aug. 3, 2005Charles McWeeny, associate dean for Ohio University's college of fine arts for the past four years, has been appointed interim dean effective August 1.
Athens Country Fair comes to Athens
Aug. 3, 2005The Athens County Fair opens tomorrow at noon and runs through Saturday, August 13. Admission to the fair is $3.00 per day August 5-7 and $6.00 per day August 8-13. Fairgoers can purchase a membership for $20 or a season ticket for $18 to be admitted to all days of the fair. Seniors can attend the fair for free before 3:00 pm on August 11.
Embattled governor plans active role in campaign to pass bonds
Aug. 3, 2005COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Gov. Bob Taft -under a cloud from investigations into an investment scandal, gifts to his aides and golf he says he didn't pay for -plans to be active in the bipartisan campaign to pass a $2 billion borrowing plan.
Final Fridays in Nelsonville draws crowds, helps small businesses
Aug. 3, 2005Nelsonville's historic Public Square, lined with art galleries, craft shops and a plethora of small businesses, is among the most notable centers for art in Southeastern Ohio. But the area has earned its reputation fairly recently with the creation of Final Fridays.
Taft visits Athens
Aug. 3, 2005In the midst of a growing ethics investigation, Gov. Bob Taft visited Athens Tuesday to present $200,000 to the Progress Fund, a lending organization that aims to help grow Appalachian businesses.
Copperheads end season in winning fashion
Aug. 3, 2005After splitting a double-header on Saturday against the Lake Erie Monarchs, the Southern Ohio Copperheads met their opponents again on Sunday and were victorious in their last game of the season by a score of 3-0.
Storm shocks power out of Athens
July 27, 2005Late-afternoon thunderstorms struck the Athens area Monday, causing massive electrical outages that resulted in a daylong loss of power for many homes.
Poor condition of state economy hurts children
July 27, 2005In the recent past, it seems as if any news coming out of the state of Ohio has been bad news. That's not to say nothing positive ever happens within the state's borders -Ohio has many positive qualities -but it appears that the most recent and biggest headlines made in the state are about the poor condition of Ohio's economy, possible government corruption, questions about the governor's competency and leadership, misuse of previously earmarked state funds and other things of that nature. However, the finds of a new national study surely will deliver another blow, possibly the most damaging, to the image of this great state.
Senator to pursue public records lawsuit against Taft
July 27, 2005COLUMBUS -State Sen. Marc Dann, D-Youngstown, will not drop his public records lawsuit against Gov. Bob Taft, even though the governor has released hundreds of documents he wanted.
Plant's chemicals contaminate nearby residents' drinking water
July 27, 2005CHARLESTON, W.Va.-Residents who depend on water contaminated with a chemical used to produce Teflon have up to 80 times more of the chemical in their blood streams than the general population, according to a study released yesterday.
McDavis addresses OU research issues at conference
July 27, 2005Ohio University President Roderick McDavis spoke at a press conference yesterday at the Edison Biotechnology Institute at The Ridges to highlight the university's research work and his efforts to double OU's research budget.
Precollege prepares students for college life
July 27, 2005The hottest consecutive days of summer kicked off Ohio University's annual incoming-freshman orientation program this week. Precollege provides future Bobcats with a thorough tutorial of the ins and outs of OU life.
Brief thoughts on recent issues
July 27, 2005My attention span has been slashed by recent illness, so focusing on one subject has become, well, really hard. Instead, I've compiled a brief list of some of the happenings around the blue sphere that have ensnared my tweaked mind, and I've injected some Dryden Time into them.
Prosecutor makes plans to charge former Taft aide
July 27, 2005COLUMBUS -Gov. Bob Taft's former top aide is expected to be charged with violations of Ohio's ethics laws in an ongoing investment scandal, the city prosecutor said.
OU provides money to aid undergrad research
July 27, 2005When Ohio University student Chris Whitney wanted to study Shaolin Kung Fu in China, he got the university to help pay for it.
Copperheads suffer close loss to All-Americans at home
July 27, 2005When it came down to it, errors caused more problems for the Southern Ohio Copperheads than Tuesday's scorching heat, resulting in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus All-Americans. Still fighting for the sixth and final playoff spot in the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer Conference league, the Copperheads hosted the first place All-Americans at Bob Wren Stadium on Tuesday. Before game time, the Copperheads were trailing the Grand Lake Mariners by three games for the sixth spot. With six games remaining on their schedule, a great deal was at stake before the game even started.The All-Americans scored their only 2 runs in the first inning; and it was all they needed to cruise out of Athens with a win. Dallas Puskar, Denison, was the starting pitcher for the Copperheads. While that position was solidified, numerous injuries forced the team to reorganize its player positioning. Jason Selhorst, Ohio, stepped up to play outfield when teammate Jared Perdue, Shawnee State, was unable to make it to the game because of car problems.
