Board of Elections has absentee ballots
Oct. 18, 2004Absentee ballots are available at the Athens County Board of Elections, 15 S. Court St.
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Board approves Trimble finances
Oct. 18, 2004The financial forecast for the next five years was approved and the busing of private school children was declared impractical at the meeting of the Trimble Local School Board of Education last night.
Candidates debate budget plans, jobs
Oct. 18, 2004Questions during the Athens County Commissioner debate focused on budget concerns and job opportunities last night at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St.
Golfers hanging on to first round lead against Marshall
Oct. 18, 2004After a rain-shortened first round, the Ohio women's golf team holds a narrow lead in the inaugural Lady Herd Classic hosted by Marshall.
Off-Campus Living to discuss responsibilities with residents
Oct. 18, 2004The new Ohio University Off-Campus Living Office, created to support students living off campus, will be sending people out into Athens neighborhoods in the next two weeks to discuss concerns for Athens residents, including Halloween.
Sublime tribute band to play
Oct. 17, 2004The band Sublime disbanded in May 1996 after lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell died. In the spirit of that band comes Badfish -a Sublime tribute band.
Strong performance helps men to third place finish
Oct. 17, 2004The Ohio men's cross country team continued to improve its season by finishing third in the Open division race at the NCAA Pre-Nationals Saturday.
Holy Toledo! Bobcats blasted by Rockets
Oct. 17, 2004A familiar theme for the Ohio football team this season has been relying on a stout defense to keep a struggling offense in the game.
Play goes on peacefully
Oct. 17, 2004For two hours Saturday, Ohio University students anxiously awaited the arrival of protesters responding to OU's production of the Laramie Project. Despite their preparation, the protesters never showed, but the students still used the opportunity to convey their message.
Council member offers insight on plan
Oct. 17, 2004As a member of Athens City Council, I was a little surprised to see your front page stating council opposes the moratorium (City council opposes moratorium
Candidates debate possibility of draft
Oct. 17, 2004WAKEFIELD, Ohio -Since John Kerry embraced speculation about another national draft as a campaign issue last week, he has been repeatedly criticized by Republicans for exploiting the issue for political gain.
Campaign targets Ohio
Oct. 17, 2004WAKEFIELD, Ohio -John Kerry continued his effort to let no stone go unturned in the search for Buckeye-state voters Saturday, traveling through four counties President Bush easily won in 2000.
Flu vaccination shortages affect local health care
Oct. 17, 2004Millions of Americans, by choice or not, are going to go without flu shots this year so that more vulnerable Americans can be immunized.
Volleyball continues winning streak
Oct. 17, 2004The Ohio volleyball team continued its dominance of Mid-American Conference opponents this weekend, defeating Toledo 30-26, 30-25, 30-27 and Bowling Green 30-19, 30-15, 30-25. The Bobcats finished a five-match road swing an impressive 5-0.
Money important factor in campaign
Oct. 17, 2004WASHINGTON -Republican Sen. George Voinovich has spent 10 times as much money campaigning as Democratic challenger Eric Fingerhut in the last three months, according to campaign finance reports.
Citizens of battleground state divided in political affiliation
Oct. 17, 2004DES MOINES, Iowa -Here, playing out on 57th Street, there is an intense miniature version of the nationwide effort by President Bush and Sen. John Kerry to find friendly voters and get them to the polls on Nov. 2.
Field hockey suffers season's worst loss
Oct. 17, 2004A streaking Kent State field hockey team handed Ohio its most lopsided loss of the season yesterday and its worse defeat since 2000, winning 9-1 at Kent.
Military incursion destroys homes, kills civilians
Oct. 17, 2004JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip -Israel's military said Saturday that its 17-day incursion into the northern Gaza Strip struck a heavy blow against Palestinian militants routinely firing makeshift rockets into the country's southern region.
Soccer allows goal, but remains undefeated
Oct. 17, 2004Immediately before yesterday's soccer game, Ohio's six senior players received flowers and hugs during Senior Day ceremonies, which are held every season before the team's final regularly scheduled home appearance.
Ohio hockey tames the Lions, extends winning streak
Oct. 17, 2004The Ohio hockey team got its chance this weekend to set the record straight against No. 5 Lindenwood, winning 2-1 in overtime Friday and 4-1 Saturday.
