Family, friends remember administrators
Nov. 2, 2004More than 100 colleagues, friends and family members of Ohio University administrators Kathy Gebard and Bridget Wagner gathered yesterday for a memorial service in Irvine Hall.
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Fingerstyle guitarist visits Athens
Nov. 2, 2004Marjorie Thompson has been playing guitar since the 1960s but did not learn fingerstyle guitar until five years ago.
Ohio citizens approve Issue 1
Nov. 2, 2004COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohioans backed up the nation's toughest law banning gay marriage with an even broader constitutional amendment against civil unions yesterday.
Local high schools pull for publication freedom
Nov. 2, 2004On Oct. 11, 1999, an underground newspaper called The Lockdown was distributed at Nelsonville-York High School.
FAFSA helps increase student financial aid
Nov. 2, 2004Some students are not receiving the maximum financial aid they are eligible for because they are not completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid applications.
Democrats remain in control of clerk's office with easy win
Nov. 2, 2004Democratic incumbent Ann Trout won the race for Athens County Clerk of Courts last night, defeating Republican challenger Miles Wolf by a sizable margin.
Commission remains all Dems
Nov. 2, 2004Democratic incumbent Mark Sullivan firmly maintained his seat among the Athens County Commissioners, securing yesterday's election against Republican Fred Davis by more than 3,500 votes.
Levy passes for Athens schools
Nov. 2, 2004Athens City School District passed a 7.78 mill levy and Nelsonville-York City School District passed a 4.04 bond issue.
Celebration considered less rowdy
Oct. 31, 2004Police arrested 98 people on 139 charges Saturday night as thousands flocked to Athens for the annual Halloween celebration.
Happening Halloween
Oct. 31, 2004Costume-clad partygoers were out fulfilling their pop-culture fantasies by dressing as current celebrities and icons at Athens' biggest block party of the year.
Ohio women finish 10th
Oct. 31, 2004At her first Mid-American Conference Championships, freshman Carime Reinhart took fifth place, helping the Ohio women's cross country team to a 10th-place finish with 255 points.
Athens hosts Frisbee tournament
Oct. 31, 2004The high winds and morning rains could not stop 24 men's and women's ultimate Frisbee teams from playing in Ohio's annual Halloween tournament Saturday.
Budget, job-growth issues differ among candidates
Oct. 28, 2004The candidates for Athens County Commissioner have traded barbs about the county budget, communication among departments and job creation.
Internet agreements accepted
Oct. 28, 2004The Athens City Board of Education members approved agreements with the district's internet service provider among other business at its meeting last night.
Issue passage would bring educational improvements
Oct. 28, 2004Next Tuesday the Nelsonville-York City School District will ask city residents to vote for a 4.04 mills bond issue needed to improve district buildings and to create a campus building housing all the district schools.
Visitors: Halloween isn't Athens' only attraction
Oct. 28, 2004Wait! Don't turn the page yet! I have something very important to tell you! OK, you can turn the page now. I just wasn't done reading the article below me. What's that? You actually thought I had something worthwhile to say? You must be visiting from out of town. Welcome to Halloween weekend in Athens.
Opponents battle for seat
Oct. 28, 2004Both candidates for Athens County Clerk of Court say their experience makes them the best choice for the job.
Ohio voters await Election Day duty
Oct. 28, 2004TROTWOOD, Ohio -Many Ohioans say they are relishing the chance to cast votes because of the possibility that the state may decide the presidential race.
Schools hold elections
Oct. 28, 2004If the votes of students in Athens County's school districts are any indication, John Kerry will be running away with the presidency.
Athletes warned of hazards
Oct. 28, 2004Concerned parents aren't the only people warning Ohio University students to be careful during the annual Halloween celebration in Athens. Athletes are under added scrutiny from coaches and the athletic department to make sure they follow team and department guidelines, as well as university rules.
