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.
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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.
OU faculty to attend international conference
July 16, 2003A group of Ohio University faculty and administrators will speak at an international conference in Malaysia, discussing media and technology around the world.
Play showcases women with HIV/AIDS
July 16, 2003The Ohio University African Studies department is sponsoring a play that details the lives of women living with HIV and AIDS.
Search for Jimmy Hoffa resumes
July 16, 2003HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Almost 28 years after ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, law enforcement officials dug into the ground yesterday outside a home nearly 100 miles away, a prosecutor said.
Local bus drivers attend safety competition
July 16, 2003Imagine having to take the driving test all over again, then proving your skills by parallel parking, maneuvering through cones and barrels, staying in a straight line of tennis balls and driving through narrowing alleyways. Now imagine doing all this in a vehicle 36 feet long.
Roller coaster finds friends in weird riders
July 16, 2003SANDUSKY--It's been a whirlwind summer for Robert Ward. He has been a rider on the 72 mph Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park 1,194 times so far this season.
OU-COM, area doctors give physical help
July 16, 2003The community-service program at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is working with local health professionals to provide athletic physicals and camp physicals for area children.
Cooking up a culinary course via video
July 16, 2003Good timing is needed when whipping up recipes in the kitchen -- and it is also the reason behind the co-production of Chef 'N' Show.
Business partners refute supplement allegations
July 16, 2003COLUMBUS -- A poultry researcher and her doctor business partner did not claim their company's powdered egg yolks -- sold as an immune system booster -- were a drug, the doctor said Wednesday.
Here's the thing
July 16, 2003Here's the thing about concerts: The shows are for the real fans, not just some folks who have enough money to buy tickets and have heard a few songs on the radio.
Trafficking charges dismissed
July 16, 2003Drug trafficking charges filed in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas against a 36-year-old Athens man were dismissed Monday pending further investigation by the Athens Police Department and the Sheriff+
Local production of Annie kicks off
July 16, 2003Tomorrow no longer is just a day away for the Ohio Valley Summer Theater's cast of Annie. The musical, which will run July 16 through Aug. 3, opened last night at Kantner Hall's Elizabeth Baker Theater.
Taft names new advisor
July 16, 2003COLUMBUS — Gov. Bob Taft yesterday named a longtime aide who serves as his liaison to state and federal lawmakers to be his new chief of staff.
