Water Main break forces street to close
July 30, 2003A water main break Tuesday forced city officials to close West Union Street from Congress to High streets until later that night.
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Bush to prepare for Labor Day visit
July 30, 2003WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush should be prepared to explain Ohio job losses when he visits the crucial political state on Labor Day, Democratic Rep. Sherrod Brown said.
Skyline Chili feeds 6,000 sailors
July 30, 2003CINCINNATI - Airman Michael Stewart's craving for Cincinnati-style chili has been satisfied even though he's stationed on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.
Mid-American Conference wide open
July 30, 2003Marshall might have won the Mid-American Conference East Division, and Toledo might be the two-time defending champion in the West Division, but the MAC football titles might have to go through Oxford, Ohio, and DeKalb, Ill., respectively.
Athens County fair to kick off Aug. 1
July 30, 2003The 152nd Athens County Fair is coming to town this weekend with a slew of rides and entertainment for people of all ages.
Iraq Governing Council chooses leader
July 30, 2003BAGHDAD — A Shiite Muslim member of a political party banned by Saddam Hussein was chosen Wednesday to be the first leader of Iraq's U.S.-picked interim government, serving a one-month term that will be rotated among eight other faction leaders.
Willie Nelson shows support for candidate
July 30, 2003WASHINGTON — Country music singer Willie Nelson is taking his support for Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich to the radio waves this week.
Bush accepts responsibility for statement
July 30, 2003WASHINGTON — President Bush yesterday accepted personal responsibility for a discredited portion of last winter's State of the Union address that suggested Saddam Hussein was shopping for nuclear material in Africa.
Seperate, gay high school not needed
July 30, 2003In the fall, a newly -renovated building in New York City will house about 100 high school students, offering the same opportunities as other high schools — the only difference is this other high school is specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students.
'Please' say 'thank you,' please
July 30, 2003Here’s the thing about basic rules of social etiquette: they often are easy to understand, and must be followed for you to be allowed to participate in this scientific study known as the planet Earth.
Trade mission projected to generate $97 million
July 30, 2003For most Athens residents, especially students, a May trip to Mexico could result in partying, relaxing and having less money then they left with. But thanks to a trade mission lead by Gov. Bob Taft, a local Athens company might have left Mexico with an economic boost.
Precollege marks start of 2003 school year
July 30, 2003On Monday, the vacant summer streets of Athens were filled with life again as Ohio University’s class of 2007 began their undergraduate experience with Precollege Orientation.
Economy seems to be on the up
July 30, 2003WASHINGTON — America's economy displayed fresh signs of gaining momentum in June and the first half of July, the Federal Reserve said yesterday in its latest snapshot of U.S. business activity.
Columbus police arrest suspect in OSU fire that killed 3 OU students
July 30, 2003An arrest has been made in the Ohio State University arson that killed 5 students, including 3 Ohio University Students.
Standoff continues for second day
July 30, 2003SOUTH VIENNA, Ohio - A standoff continued into a second day yesterday between state troopers and a man who holed up in a rural house after speeding away from a rest area in a pickup that was reported stolen.
No copyright allows choice
July 23, 2003Activist group People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals and actor Alec Baldwin have joined forces in producing a documentary that allows people to meet their meat by showing images of animals raised and slaughtered for food.
Shotgun rules must apply
July 23, 2003Here's the thing about standard shotgun rules on a car trip: They are made for the enjoyment of all riders and they must be followed.
Skate park remains intact
July 16, 2003At a special session of Athens City Council Monday, council members voted 7-0 to grant the skate park project the additional $22,000 needed to begin construction.
Ohio basketball player charged with felony
July 16, 2003An Ohio men's basketball player is facing a fifth-degree felony charge for allegedly using an Ohio University checking account number to pay for pornography on the Internet.
Democrats challenge Bush, CIA director
July 16, 2003CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Two of the Democratic presidential candidates called for the resignation of embattled CIA director George Tenet yesterday as the rest of the field faulted President Bush for misleading the public about Iraq.
