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Strip club request denied a 3rd time

The decision to reject three zoning applications for a strip club on Stimson Avenue was upheld unanimously at last night’s Athens City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The board said that Code Enforcement Director Steve Pierson had acted correctly ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  14 May 2008

Delivery Dough sends deals to students via texting

About every two weeks, Ohio University sophomore Scott Woodrum receives a text message offering him deals on calzones from local delivery service Delivery Dough. “They were pretty annoying at first, but they’ve grown on me. They offer pretty good ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  1 May 2008
Related Topics: Federal Communications Commission

Manager clashes with Friends of Dog Shelter, vacates position

The manager of the Athens County Dog Shelter, credited with reducing dog euthanasia at the shelter, resigned Tuesday via e-mail after the Athens County Commissioner’s meeting. Sherry Armstrong’s e-mail came as a surprise to Commissioner Lenny Eliason, ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  25 Apr 2008

Shot at liquor license could sweeten restaurant’s sale

The coveted liquor license attached to Seven Sauces could increase interest in the building because of the limited number of available licenses in Athens County, the realtor said. The opportunity to transfer the license could entice buyers because ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  17 Apr 2008
Related Topics: Ruby Tuesday, Inc.,  Scott Bradley

Owners to sell 7 Sauces, might not remain as is

7 Sauces on Court Street is currently up for sale. It is not yet clear whether the restaurant will keep its name and image after the sale. The $550,000 sale price for 7 Sauces, the fine-dining restaurant at 66 N. Court Street, includes the two-floor ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  11 Apr 2008

Prokos plans rooftop gardens as possible alternative to strip club

If plans for a strip club fall through, Stimson Avenue could see several buildings with rooftop gardens instead, a local landlord said yesterday. “I’m keeping my options open,” said property owner Demitrios Prokos yesterday after the Athens Planning ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  4 Apr 2008

Zoning board strips Stimson club plans

The Athens City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously turned down a proposed West Stimson Avenue strip club last night after determining the club would not fit the character of the street. Board members rejected the club because its location in the ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  12 Mar 2008

Comic book store reopens after fire

James Patrick, a freelance comic book author, discusses the comic book industry with Andrew Johnson (foreground) Friday at Universe of Superheroes.  Patrick is the first artist to be featured in the store, which had its official reopening on Friday ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  10 Mar 2008

Strip club might give way to new alternative

Pro Rentals Inc. owner Demetrios Prokos said yesterday he would abandon the plan to build a strip club on Stimson Avenue if city officials seem favorable to other plans for the building he owns there. Prokos submitted new designs to city code ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  7 Mar 2008

Republican commissioner candidates focus on jobs

Both Republican candidates for Athens County Commissioner want to focus on bringing more jobs to the county, but have different ideas on how to accomplish this. Larry Payne and Joe Yanity, along with seven democrats, are vying for Athens County ...

From BRIGITTA BURKS, The Ohio University Post,  29 Feb 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party

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