City council considers bar training proposal
Apr. 14, 2005At Monday night's Athens City Council committee meeting, a new issue was raised pertaining to the recent increase in bar disturbances on Court Street.
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Elections board hears forged check story
Apr. 13, 2005Athens County Common Pleas Judge Michael Ward told the county board of elections yesterday morning that his treasurer's secretary, Rebecca Holley, was responsible for five forged campaign checks.
Off-kilter group settles its style down
Apr. 13, 2005For a band that performs in World War I uniforms on stages cluttered with tree branches and the odd person in a bear costume, British Sea Power's Open Season almost seems, well, rather normal.
Suspect in club struggle named
Apr. 13, 2005COLUMBUS, Ohio -A gunman who shot and killed a heavy-metal guitarist at a concert in December had an onstage fight with security during a show by the guitarist's band a year ago in Cincinnati, authorities said.
UCM forum explores different faiths
Apr. 13, 2005The United Campus Ministry Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice continues Soup for the Soul, its six-week discussion series about unconventional journeys in faith.
Battle of Ohio's MLB teams
Apr. 13, 2005The Cincinnati Reds should ultimately be more improved and better than the Indians during the 2005 season.
Reds' double-play defeats Cardinals
Apr. 13, 2005ST. LOUIS (AP) -Choosing to face Albert Pujols with the bases loaded was a no-brainer for Danny Graves.
Students dance pounds away
Apr. 13, 2005Fifty pounds lighter, an Ohio University sophomore has Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) to credit for his weight loss.
Woman who found finger in Wendy's chili decides not to file lawsuit
Apr. 13, 2005LAS VEGAS -A woman who claimed she scooped up a human finger in her chili at a Wendy's restaurant has decided not to sue the fast-food chain, her lawyer said yesterday.
Weather delays bypass work
Apr. 13, 2005The U.S. Route 33 Lancaster bypass, originally projected to be finished in June 2005, will not be completed until mid-September 2005 because of inclement weather conditions hindering construction.
Beck brings back the beat
Apr. 13, 2005What's the perfect soundtrack for chilling on a hot spring day in Athens? A new Beck CD, of course.
Baseball duo earns MAC pitching, weekly player awards
Apr. 13, 2005Ohio baseball standouts Anthony Gressick and Ben Crabtree were named East Division Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively, by the Mid-American Conference.
Blackoutfest brings eclectic mix to The Union
Apr. 13, 2005The 10th annual Blackoutfest at The Union will feature three days of music by import and local bands from every genre including punk, rockabilly, funk, psychedelic and classic rock.
McDavis travels to encourage global diversity
Apr. 13, 2005As part of Ohio University's goal to become more globally diverse, OU President Roderick McDavis visited Asia on his first international trip as president.
Relationship pending
Apr. 13, 2005KABUL, Afghanistan -Catching U.S. officials slightly off guard, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is seeking a long-term security partnership that could keep U.S. troops there indefinitely and make permanent the military relationship that began when American forces invaded his country in 2001.
'Die-in' did have relevance, purpose
Apr. 13, 2005Christopher Brower wrote a cynical opinion piece (Mass gatherings not enough to affect true societal change
Sipping, salivating over an icy Slurpee
Apr. 13, 2005There is a serious absence in my life, and it is synonymous with golden, warm weather. I lack a certain dietary supplement that makes every sunny day a little bit sunnier and definitely cools a perspiration-stained brow. I require a beverage besides beer that overflows my mouth with saliva (a.k.a. drool).
Baseball shutout balances record
Apr. 13, 2005The Ohio baseball team evened its season record with a 3-0 win against West Virginia State as four Bobcat pitchers combined for the team's second shutout on the season.
