Similar teams meet up
Oct. 16, 2003The similarities between the Ohio and Kentucky football teams are endless.
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Pumpkin farmers say reward is in harvest, not profit
Oct. 16, 2003In southeast Ohio, the brilliance of fall is often closely related to the presence of a myriad of pumpkins. But this year, many of the city's doorsteps will remain empty.
Democracy in education conference at OU
Oct. 16, 2003The Institute for Democracy in Education brings Teaching for Democratic Activism to Ohio University this weekend. The conference will run from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18 and, through workshops, will address educational issues that affect everyone from K-12 teachers and university professors to students and community activists.
Bambino and Billy Goats no match for curse over 'Cats
Oct. 16, 2003Forget the curse of the Billy Goat or the curse of the Bambino. The real curse is the curse of Blake Whitney.
Network receives $16,000 for conflict management
Oct. 16, 2003The Appalachian Peace and Justice Network received two grants for $16,000 to provide the Comprehensive Conflict Management Program to schools within 30 miles of Athens.
Ohio to implement new tests
Oct. 16, 2003With the introduction this year of the first academic achievement test, Ohio begins phasing out the fourth, sixth and ninth-grade proficiency tests.
Ohio recruits beyond state borders
Oct. 16, 2003Some of the Ohio football players almost need a passport to get here. That is how widespread the team's roots are.
Levies on One Ballot could hurt funding
Oct. 16, 2003Voters in Hamilton County might soon be shocked to see a plethora of voting options on their ballots.
East State Street project deadline extended
Oct. 16, 2003Athens motorists will continue to see construction crews and orange barrels as they travel along East State Street this week. The road's widening project is not expected to finish until the end of this month.
Resident 'piano man' more about the music than the money
Oct. 16, 2003The syncopated rhythms of Honky-tonk Train Blues echo on Court Street almost every night as Athens' resident piano man tickles the ivories.
Program creates jobs
Oct. 15, 2003Celebrating its 20th anniversary, PersonnelPlus is honoring businesses that have helped the program expand and look ahead to the future.
Chaplains offer counsel
Oct. 15, 2003Editor's note: This is the second in a three part series examining health and religion in Athens. Tomorrow's story will focus on alternative medicine practices at Ohio University.
Guns not necessary for protection
Oct. 15, 2003I love homecoming at Ohio University. Sitting with my fiancee's family watching the parade, seeing the creative floats from the Greeks, listening to the 110 and alumni band, and seeing the joyous and uplifting Passion Works color explosion. Then I see a group of gloomy and menacing guys with guns. Enter the 2nd Amendment club.
Shelter shows police support with baked goods
Oct. 15, 2003The Athens county sheriff, Athens police and Ohio University police officers were surprised yesterday morning by two trays of cookies from My Sister's Place.
