Lawsuits, eviction notices dog local bar
June 5, 2003Zachary's owner Christopher Boyd is running from Athens, from creditors and from the law.
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Concealed carry laws not harmful to general public
June 5, 2003I am writing in response to the editorial on June 5 regarding concealed-carry reform in Ohio. The basic premise of this article, apparently, is that Ohio citizens are somehow less intelligent or less able to handle firearms than residents of 44 of the 50 states in the Union as Ohio is only one of six states that does not allow concealed carry of firearms.
City prepares for massive trash removal
June 5, 2003Piles of garbage and old furniture line the streets of Athens at the end of every school year, but this year city officials have a new way of dealing with the trash.
Foundation spending served OU well in short term, gave bonuses to administrators
June 5, 2003Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series examining the Ohio University Foundation.
Residents receive awards
June 5, 2003Three Athens professionals working in local businesses were recognized last month for overcoming mental or physical disabilities, or for helping those who have disabilities.
Year in Review: Three OU students die in fire near OSU campus
June 5, 2003Monday, April 14 — Five college students were killed in an early morning fire near Ohio State University campus that brought 11 fire engines and 100 firefighters to the scene.
Hockey team overcame adversity, experienced success
June 5, 2003After enduring extensive injuries, growing pains, a slow start and rink renovations all in one season, most teams would be satisfied to break even, but not the Ohio hockey team.
Famous guitarist settles in Appalachia
June 5, 2003Former Jefferson Airplane lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and his wife and manager Vanessa did not expect to leave New York but fate brought them to Southeast Ohio.
Year in Review: Director misdeeds spawn suit
June 5, 2003Ohio University officials in March dismissed a sexual-harassment complaint against Larry Nighswander, School of Visual Communications director, after a four-month investigation into his studio conduct with nude student models posing for photographs.
Awards of little importance
June 5, 2003The one thing I have always wanted to do was give my own sports awards.
Local artists reach out to residents
June 5, 2003Editor's note: This is the third in a three-part series profiling the Nelsonville Arts Community.
Russian OU junior finds home, friendship in Ohio
June 5, 2003They came to the United States with the clothes on their backs, one suitcase each and $600 and they never looked back.
All's Well That Ends Wells
June 5, 2003Or so Conrad Dillon says. Administrators, consider this a kiss-off. I have suffered accusations of praying to false gods and corrupting the youth of Athens. I have heard rumors of being placed on "double-secret" probation. So I say, let us all drink a Jack Daniels bottle poisoned with hemlock together, and we'll see who winds up where in the afterlife.
Year in Review: September 11: One year later
June 5, 2003Sept. 11, 2002 Sprawled on the steps of Washington Square Park on the New York University campus, 21-year-old Sara Hefton took in a typical summer afternoon last week with a book and a cup of coffee.
Senior Class Council encourages students to apply
June 5, 2003Senior Class Council planned on having executive elections on May 6, but no votes were cast because only one party applied.
Ping Center busting at the seams
June 5, 2003When Ohio University administrators, faculty and student leaders were in the planning stages of Ping Center, they were focused on pleasing the student body with a welcoming environment. As a result, the facility might be pushed beyond its limits overcrowded with students exercising, basketball or racquetball playing, and weight lifting.
Recent studies bring controversy to heading in soccer
June 4, 2003Moms worry about their kids crossing the street, talking to strangers and falling off their bikes. But soccer moms are starting to discover a new worry - heading the ball.
Jury awards $30.1 million in lawsuit to men who said Taco Bell stole its idea for Chihuahua ad
June 4, 2003GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -
Conceal carry laws will ultimately hurt Ohio
June 4, 2003If Ohio senators have the safety of their constituents in mind they will reject a law they are considering that would allow Ohioans to carry a concealed weapon. Lawmakers must not succumb to rhetoric about states with concealed weapons laws having lower murder rates -
