Albany man sentenced to 12 years in prison for bank robbery, other charges
By Marika Lee | Jan. 9, 2013An Albany man who pleaded guilty to five felony charges was sentenced to 12 years in prison at his sentencing hearing Thursday.
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Former Jacksonville mayor charged with using public funds for personal use
By Marika Lee | Jan. 9, 2013The former mayor of Jacksonville, Ohio, could spend up to five years in prison after being charged Thursday with using village funds for personal use.
Women's Basketball Notebook: Bobcats drop MAC opener against high-scoring Zips
By Chad Lindskog | Jan. 9, 2013Ohio lost its Mid-American Conference opener to Akron Thursday, 81-54.
Telescope mount's removal from roof fuels discontent
By Will Drabold | Jan. 9, 2013Sitting atop the roof of the Research and Technology Center, a 10-inch refractor telescope was once used for research, learning and pleasure since its placement there in the early 1950s until its recent disassembly and removal from the roof over the past few years.
Haydenville man pleads guilty to multiple charges including Nelsonville bank robbery
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 8, 2013Jason Johnson, a 30-year-old Haydenville, Ohio, resident, has plead guilty to three crimes and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Basketball Notebook: Ohio opens MAC play with win against Buffalo
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 8, 2013Ohio moved to 10-5 on the year with an 86-68 win against Buffalo Wednesday at The Convo. Follow our chronological coverage of the win below.
Local officials discuss possibility of adding motorcycles to police force
By Sam Howard | Jan. 8, 2013Police officers and elected city officials alike enthusiastically support an initiative that would send motorcycle-bound police officers rolling across the bricks of Athens.
OU purchases building in Cambridge for $800,000
By Will Drabold | Jan. 7, 2013Looking to expand its brand beyond the southeast part of the state, Ohio University has acquired almost 7,500 square feet of property to bring more students into the fold.
Lawsuit filed in Athens County moves to federal court
By Marika Lee | Jan. 7, 2013A personal injury lawsuit filed in Athens County against a local manufacturing company moved to federal court last month.
Councilman Gosney will not seek re-election
By Sam Howard | Jan. 7, 2013Elahu Gosney, D, said he first ran for an at-large position on the Athens City Council in 2007 to “see that the City of Athens would be as progressive as its people are.”
Men's Basketball: Bobcats set to begin MAC play against Buffalo
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 7, 2013In 2012, Ohio swept Buffalo in the teams’ three meetings, one of which was in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Former Gov. Strickland will not seek re-election
By Sam Howard | Jan. 7, 2013Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is not seeking to challenge Republican incumbent John Kasich in the 2014 gubernatorial election.
Common Experience Project expands throughout university
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Jan. 6, 2013Sustainability is becoming a frequent topic on Ohio University’s campus.
Local engineering company sold
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 6, 2013Sunpower Inc., an Athens-based engineering company, has been sold to AMETEK in hopes of growth opportunities for both businesses.
TV: HIMYM renewed for a ninth season
Jan. 5, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Basketball Notebook: Bobcats blow out Marshall to close early non-conference slate
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 4, 2013Ohio closed out its early non-conference slate with a 37-point win against Marshall Saturday, moving its record to 9-5 overall heading into Mid-American Conference play. Read our chronological coverage of the win below.
Women's Basketball: Ohio starts 2013 with victory against Xavier
By Alex Marcheschi | Jan. 4, 2013Ohio opened the 2013 part of its schedule with a 68-62 win against Xavier Saturday, without junior guard and second leading scorer Shavon Robinson.
