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O'Bleness expansion continues with wing
July 7, 2004O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, already in the midst of a major $23.5 million expansion that began last year, is embarking on another new project, hospital officials announced Friday.
New business moves to West State Street
July 7, 2004Hungry Howie's Pizza, a franchise store based in Michigan, took the former Pizza Inn's place at 235 W. Union St. on June 8 to cater to the Athens area.
Residents still wading through flood mess
July 7, 2004The severe rain that hit Athens County in May did much damage to the homes and businesses in the Glouster and Trimble areas. For many folks, though, it was not just the week worth of rain that bothered them -it was the weeks and months after the rain they had to spend cleaning up.
Summer schedule in effect
June 30, 2004Ohio University services such as the Ping Center, Alden Library and Baker University Center continue to be available to the student population during Summer Quarter, albeit with slightly different hours of operation.
Humor, horror make film unforgettable
June 30, 2004Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 -a scathing attack on the Bush administration conducted with Moore's typical flair for the creative -is unquestionably his finest work. Filled with his trademark humor interspersed with moments of gut-wrenching reality, the film satisfies the hype.
Son of blues legend does it his own way: modern
June 30, 2004The son of a blues legend from another era, John Lee Hooker, Jr., has positioned himself as a bluesman for today. Patrons of the Blue Gator won't be hearing about sharecropping or working on the railroad when Hooker takes the stage Friday night. He has something more current in mind.
Smoking ban provides benefits
June 30, 2004Throughout my three years in Athens, I have never missed the Columbus area from which I came. Today, however, I find the idea of returning to my old stomping ground a bit more refreshing.
Stepping forward as a president steps back
June 30, 2004Now-former Ohio University President Robert Glidden was given much applause and accolades during last week's Board of Trustees events. The music building was even named after the departing president. But, the gift given by the board and Glidden to the university's group of gay and lesbian employees represents a far more important tribute than a building name or a hearty round of applause --it is an important social statement with a great amount of both literal and symbolic meaning.
Responses low, marks high for OU deans
June 30, 2004The good news for Ohio University deans is that they all received generally favorable reviews in their latest round of evaluations. The bad news is that, because none of the evaluations garnered enough responses, they only can be seen as the opinions of some of the professors in their respective departments.
Board approves equal same-sex benefits, renovations
June 30, 2004During its June 24 meeting, the Ohio University Board of Trustees announced the approval of equal benefits for same-sex domestic partners, concluding at least four years of discussion on the issue.
Council adopts garbage pickup ordinance
June 23, 2004Some Athens residents and Ohio University students living off campus might be required to use standard containers for their garbage cans in the future.
Commencement brings laughter, tears
June 23, 2004More than 3,000 undergraduates turned their tassels and stepped into the real world during Ohio University's 250th commencement ceremony June 12.
Dreading the end of dorm life
June 23, 2004Nearly two weeks have passed since I spent my last night in Lincoln Hall, or in any Ohio University residence hall for that matter, but I have yet to come to terms with my new status as an off-campus resident.
Bush praises awardees
June 23, 2004WASHINGTON -President Bush recognized winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony in the White House.
Bobcats boast another baseball All-American
June 23, 2004Following a sophomore season during which he led the Ohio baseball team in nearly every offensive category, designated hitter Anthony Gressick was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America third team on Tuesday.
Improved relations, diversity goal of panel
June 23, 2004Three weeks after a fight broke out in front of Evolution -sparking accusations of racism by local law enforcement -a four-member panel is organizing the first meeting to discuss race relations in Athens.
Latest Spielberg flick falls short of creativity
June 23, 2004For its first 20 minutes, Steven Spielberg's The Terminal manages to show all the blunders of bureaucracy. Unfortunately for the viewer, it quickly morphs into a saccharine-sweet fairy tale.
Prominent Democrats visit Athens as part of coalition
June 23, 2004On June 8, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Reinvest in America: Put America Back to Work! campaign came to College Green at noon. Speakers at the rally included Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ohio Senate Democratic candidate Terry Anderson, Rep. Richard Gephardt and Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers of America.
Farce falls flat, fails critic
June 23, 2004Absurdist comedy is a fine genre, but even absurdity needs refinement and control. This doesn't necessarily require a good plot -in fact, as shown by winter's Club Dread
