Copperheads grab close victory over Terriers
July 13, 2005After a 3-game losing streak over the weekend, the Copperheads came back strong Monday, beating the Stark County Terriers by a score of 2-1.
MULTIMEDIA
Cardinal discusses future of Catholic Church, new pope
July 13, 2005WASHINGTON -Pope Benedict XVI will continue the legacy of Pope John Paul II through open dialogue as he leads more than 1 billion Roman Catholics, said one of the 115 cardinals who helped to elect him.
OU tops state in national awards
July 13, 2005Ohio University is the best among Ohio's public and private colleges and universities in regard to their nationally competitive award winners. OU produced 33 students who won awards in the 2004-2005 academic year -a new record for the university.
New Uptown festival scheduled for Saturday
July 13, 2005Boogie on the Bricks, the latest in Uptown Athens street festivals, debuts this Saturday on Court Street between Washington and State streets.
Hot rods lead funeral procession for soldier
July 13, 2005DANVILLE -Six vintage hot rods led a funeral procession through town streets as a tribute to one of the passions of a soldier killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan with 15 other servicemen.
Meeting centers on OU's 'strategic plan'
July 13, 2005More than 50 Ohio University faculty, staff members and interested individuals attended the latest public forum in OU's ongoing strategic planning initiative yesterday in Walter Hall, one of the first meetings held to discuss the planning document after it was submitted and approved by the university's Board of Trustees.
OU cuts four additional employee positions
July 13, 2005Four more facilities management employees received layoff notices earlier this week. One is a classified, non-bargaining employee and three were members of the university's employee union. Last week, four administrators in the department were laid off.
G-8 countries attempt to reach comprises on Africa, global warming
July 6, 2005GLENEAGLES, Scotland -World leaders faced pressure from the United States to scale back goals for relieving African poverty and combating global AIDS, but British Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday he planned to keep campaigning for his ambitious objectives with other world leaders.
Increased oil prices to lead to rise in national gas costs
July 6, 2005WASHINGTON -Oil prices climbed nearly 3 percent to finish at a record above $61 a barrel yesterday and analysts warned of an imminent spike in the retail cost of gasoline as storm-related power outages disrupted some oil production and refining operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Cindy floods streets along Gulf Coast; thousands without electricity
July 6, 2005BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. -Heavy rain and storm surge flooded low-lying streets along the Gulf Coast yesterday as a rapidly weakening Tropical Storm Cindy pushed inland after leaving more than 300,000 homes and businesses without electricity.
Council discusses fees for Halloween vendors
July 6, 2005The infamous Athens Halloween celebration, though still three months away, was a topic of concern at Tuesday night's city council meeting.
4 administrators lose jobs because of budget cuts
July 6, 2005Four administrators within the Facilities Management department received 90-day notices of unemployment last Friday. Director of Legal Affairs John Burns said the positions were eliminated because of budgetary concerns.
U.S. troops in Iraq celebrate Independence Day with BBQs, pool dips
July 6, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -In blistering summer heat and blinding sandstorms, U.S. troops marked Independence Day on Monday with barbecues, volleyball and -for those who have them -dips in the pool. Bursts of gunfire and wailing sirens served as a reminder of why the troops are here.
Study compares local marijuana use
July 6, 2005Franklin County residents are more likely to smoke marijuana than Athens County residents, according to a new study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Congress must protect right to symbolic speech
July 6, 2005As the American public diligently goes back to work after honoring the founding of this great nation by celebrating the freedom Americans are privileged enough to enjoy, the U.S. Congress is confronted with a proposed amendment that speaks to the heart of everything we, as Americans, hold dear. Now that the patriotic euphoria of Independence Day has subsided, the talk in Washington, D.C. is not of how to continue to protect the rights of its citizens, but how to limit the public's right to symbolic speech -namely, whether it should be a criminal act to desecrate the American flag.
Offense gives a no-show for Copperheads against Cows
July 6, 2005On Tuesday, it seemed as though the Copperheads' offense stayed at home -the Delaware Cows shut the team out by a score of 2-0.
Diplomat's kidnappers release statement threatening murder
July 6, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -Kidnappers of Egypt's top diplomat in Iraq threatened to kill him because Egypt has allied with Jews and Christians
Gambling with Ohio's future
July 6, 2005Ohio is finding itself in the all-too-familiar position of being yanked back and forth between moralists and secularists in the political arena. Now that the religious right has assured the people of the state that homosexuals can not get married, it has turned its Sauron-like eye to casino gambling.
Ads target Ohio congressman
July 6, 2005COLUMBUS, Ohio -The congressional election is 16 months away, but Democrats already have an eye on Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, who has come under fire for his association with an Indian tribe lobbyist.
Cultural differences bring learning experiences for all
July 6, 2005As Summer Sessions at Ohio University progress, students are changing their approach to life in Athens. Stores and restaurants have adjusted their times, the number of students has decreased to about 4,000 undergrads and the ability to notice some of the campus's great scenery has become a little easier.
