Throughout Sunday, firefighters battled an early-morning blaze that destroyed a handful of Uptown businesses and displaced dozens of OU students.
On March 12, 1984, a fire emerged on Court Street, destroying six Uptown businesses, including the Moore-Russell Building and part of the Telecommunications Center — now the Radio & Television Building. In an issue of The Post from March 27, 1984, we reported that the fire began at Paulinda’s Small World children’s store and spread quickly because many of the buildings in its path were old and some of them also weren’t meeting code specifications. Then-Mayor Ed Beckett’s plan was to “see it renovated, rebuilt and then contact businesses to bring them back into the city,” according to the article. Thirty years later, the former two steps will likely be taken in regard to the West Union Street businesses and apartments affected by the fire on Sunday.
No one was prepared for the loss of businesses, homes and possessions in the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires Athens had ever witnessed.
I have a very low attention span — especially when it comes to a nearly three-hour movie. However, I was engrossed in this film.
Ohio’s hard-fought victories keeps it unbeaten at home after sweeping CSCHL rival Lindenwood.
Tywan Claxton earns three wins, remains undefeated on the season after pair of team wins at EMU duals
Ohio finished MAC play at a perfect 16-0 with a pair of wins this weekend.
The Bobcats turned to their freshman contingent in their 73-47 season-opening victory Saturday.
The Marching 110 played annual Varsity Show at MemAud with a variety of songs, such as “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne and “Bye Bye Bye” by ’N Sync.
International Student Union hosts their biggest event of the year with food, dance and eclectic cultures.
Third Coast Percussion will close the Performing Arts and Concert Series with a melding of rock and chamber music.
After many were affected by the Union Street fire, local companies helped out any way they could.
Officials are investigating what started a fire that raged for hours, causing power outages throughout the city of Athens and significant damage to five buildings on Union Street.
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis released a statement about early this morning on West Union Street.
Athens Uptown Fire
Kelly Lamberti and company never let the emotions of the senior night festivities carry over into the match.
A woman reportedly was raped by a male Tuesday on Main Green; the man fled after she sprayed pepper spray at him.
Led by freshman Ryan Taylor, Ohio won its season opener Saturday against Appalachian State.
Ohio (1-0) gets off to a hot start thanks to 21 points from Ryan Taylor in a 73-47 dominating victory Saturday.
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