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City officials discuss strategy for litter collection
Jan. 25, 2004In the streets of Athens and on the properties of homes, an abundance of litter can be found regardless of the time or day of the week. Even if street cleaners sweep daily and trash has been picked up and thrown away properly, litter is accumulating at too high of a rate for the efforts to be noticed.
Cincinnati police arrest developer accused of fraud
Jan. 25, 2004CINCINNATI - A fugitive developer accused of illegally accepting thousands of dollars in city loans and grants to renovate a theater has been arrested in New York, federal authorities said.
Ohio romps Fredonia State
Jan. 25, 2004Another big win at home for hockey teamThe domination the Ohio hockey team had over visiting Fredonia State in two wins this weekend can be exemplified in one stat: at the end of the second period Saturday night Ohio had as many goals - six - as Fredonia State had total shots.
Unmarried partners can register in Cleveland
Jan. 25, 2004CLEVELAND HEIGHTS - Doug Braun and his partner of 14 years cannot wait for this morning when they will go to City Hall and add their names to a registry recognizing them as domestic partners.
Nominees share stories, motives
Jan. 22, 2004LOS ANGELES - Five movies about culture clashes and strangers in strange lands collected nominations yesterday for best original movie script from the Writers Guild of America.
Rules for the road trip
Jan. 22, 2004Looking back on college memories 20 years from now, certain things will stick in our minds. We'll remember sledding down Jeff Hill, commencement, our first roommates, the parties we threw and maybe even how to draw a supply and demand curve. But we'll definitely remember taking road trips.
Athens school board hears PTO proposals
Jan. 22, 2004Members of the Athens High School Parent Teacher Organization presented future plans for the high school library's expansion during last night's Athens City School Board meeting.
Student beliefs tested
Jan. 22, 2004Inundated with a mass of divergent perspectives, many students find their prior religious convictions strained upon entering the college world.
Funds in place for abuse victims
Jan. 22, 2004CINCINNATI - No one knows how many people who say they were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests will seek money from a $3 million compensation fund.
Freshman phenom and others surprise with stellar play
Jan. 22, 2004When evaluating men's basketball teams at midseason, comparing performance to the preseason poll with projected finishes is usually helpful. These polls are often used to show that a team exceeded or failed to meet certain expectations.
OU construction 'progressing well'
Jan. 22, 2004Construction work across Ohio University's campus is getting to sophomore Julie Dougherty. From North Green's Putnam Hall and Burson House to West Green's Bicentennial Park and new student center, bulldozers and construction workers have been as regular a sight on campus as the students themselves.
Commissioners select coordinator
Jan. 22, 2004At yesterday's Athens County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners approved a new Tobacco Prevention Field Coordinator, Deanna Bragg. He will oversee the new tobacco prevention program sponsored by the Department of Job and Family Services. Anne Hanson, who was originally offered the job, declined to accept the position.
Alaska to be drilled
Jan. 22, 2004WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton signed off on a plan yesterday for opening most of an 8.8 million-acre swath of Alaska's North Slope to oil and gas development. Some of the drilling could occur in areas important for migratory birds, whales and wildlife.
Wrestling to face first test in MAC
Jan. 22, 2004The Ohio wrestling team's perfect start to the New Year might be in jeopardy as the Bobcats play host to what will prove to be one of the most competitive meets of the season.
Privatizing HR biased choice
Jan. 22, 2004According to a $173,142 study conducted for the state by BAE Systems, switching to a private company to manage Ohio's human resources program would save the state $131 million over five years, but instead of privatizing, the state should continue with its Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) in order to keep jobs in Ohio.
Ohio falls in line with preseason predictions
Jan. 22, 2004The demise of Ohio men's basketball might have been a bit overstated in the preseason.
Tax program helps county
Jan. 22, 2004Athens County residents who need help preparing their taxes can now look to The Plains.
Memorial transit hub to embody flight, hope
Jan. 22, 2004NEW YORK - A transit hub at the World Trade Center site will shine sunlight 60 feet underground and have a dome that can be opened to the sky each Sept. 11, design drawings released yesterday show.
