Water-supply protection plan reaches final stage of design
Jan. 27, 2004The Wellhead Protection team is reaching the last step in the development of a plan to protect Athens' water supply while several area businesses continue to collect inventory.
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Bush brushes off questions about prewar intelligence, defends CIA
Jan. 27, 2004WASHINGTON - President Bush said yesterday that Iraq undoubtedly posed a threat to America last year and the U.S.-led invasion was justified, despite his outgoing arms inspector's conclusion that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction.
U.N. to send team to aid in rebuilding Iraqi government
Jan. 27, 2004BAGHDAD - The United Nations agreed yesterday to send a team to Iraq to help break the impasse over electing a new government, as the deaths of six more American soldiers in roadside bombings underscored concerns about security in the volatile nation.
Taft to address Ohio economy in state speech
Jan. 27, 2004COLUMBUS - The economy and programs to increase jobs are expected to dominate Gov. Bob Taft's sixth State of the State speech today.
Kerry sweeps N.H. primary in 2nd victory
Jan. 27, 2004MANCHESTER, N.H. - John Kerry overpowered Howard Dean to win New Hampshire's primary yesterday, scoring a second-straight campaign victory to establish the four-term senator as the Democratic Party's presidential front-runner.
Looking for the real nice guys
Jan. 26, 2004Last week, two of my best friends and I were dancing around in the dorms at 2 a.m. singing the lyrics to Good Charlotte's Boys & Girls.
Sales tax repeal will harm budget
Jan. 26, 2004The Citizens for Tax Repeal, with the help of Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell, is working feverishly to end the sales tax increase. Its motivation for doing so and the positive effect it will have on Ohio's strained budget is a mystery.
Four dead in home with high carbon monoxide
Jan. 26, 2004COLUMBUS - Four people died after being found unconscious yesterday morning in a house where high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide were detected, authorities said.
Ohio hockey puck stopper soars to new heights
Jan. 26, 2004When the Penn State Icers left Bird Arena last year, they had in their hands both the American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship trophy, and the heart of Ohio goalie Brian Gallagher.
New assault educator steps into role at OU
Jan. 26, 2004Now that Sue Ellen Hughes has been hired, officials say some weight will be lifted from the shoulders of the Ohio University Department of Health Education and Wellness.
Former cast member tells of reality on TV
Jan. 26, 2004Ruthie Alcaide, from MTV's The Real World Hawaii, is not bitter about her experience on The Fake World
Forward performing well
Jan. 26, 2004One of the brighter spots in the Bobcats' 18-point loss to Toledo was the play of Erin Isbell. The Gahanna native nearly had her fourth double-double of the season, dumping in 10 points and eight rebounds.
Council debates party definitions
Jan. 26, 2004Loud parties and a potential street luge competition were among the topics discussed at Athens City Council Committee meetings last night.
Afghan president signs post-Taliban constitution into law
Jan. 26, 2004KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai signed Afghanistan's new constitution into law yesterday, putting into force a charter meant to reunite his war-shattered nation and help defeat a virulent Taliban insurgency.
Gadhafi meets with Americans as two nations try to put rancorous past behind them
Jan. 26, 2004TRIPOLI, Libya - A Republican congressman led a delegation of Americans into uncharted territory yesterday: a meeting with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and a tour of a Libyan nuclear reactor.
Selection begins in arson case of former judge
Jan. 26, 2004COLUMBUS - Jury selection began yesterday in the trial of a former Fairfield County Municipal Court judge accused of setting his house on fire to collect insurance money.
Bus route hopes to increase use
Jan. 26, 2004Halfway through the six-month trial period of the mid-day express bus route, only 70 riders have used the service. The route, however, will continue to be funded in hopes of increasing the number of daily riders before March.
Women's sports heralded
Jan. 26, 2004Shortly before 1:30 Saturday afternoon, The Convo's main lobby was filled to capacity.
Blue lights aimed at preventing assault
Jan. 26, 2004The emergency blue light call box system is strategically placed on and around Ohio University's campus in case of assaults or emergencies. The system is designed to provide a sense of security and immediate safety to OU students and other Athens residents. The call box has a phone and an emergency button that directly calls OU Police Department.
