Glouster resident agrees to plea agreement for robbery, burglary charges
By Marika Lee | Jan. 31, 2013A Glouster man could spend four years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to robbing a carryout store.
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Gov. Kasich presents new model to equalize funding amongst Ohio school districts
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 31, 2013Following a controversial $1.8 billion state education funding cut announced in 2011, Gov. John Kasich announced a new two-year school funding formula Thursday.
OU grad creates promise project after father's death
By Kate Hiller | Jan. 31, 2013For a 2008 graduate of Ohio University, the eulogy he gave at his father’s funeral was more than just a speech; it was the beginning of a social movement.
Women's Basketball: 'Cats show growth despite defeat by Rockets
By Chad Lindskog | Jan. 31, 2013It’s not about how you start, but how you finish.
Fracking, drilling in Athens face prohibition
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 31, 2013Oil and gas companies might have to pay to “frack” and drilling activities could be banned completely within city limits come November.
Multipurpose center to draw more from General Fee than publicized
By Jim Ryan, Will Drabold | Jan. 31, 2013Despite early university assurances to the contrary, students’ General Fee money will be used to pay for much more of Ohio University’s multipurpose center than originally planned.
20-year-old charged with aggravated assault, enters plea agreement
By Kelly Fisher, Marika Lee | Jan. 30, 2013A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty to breaking another student’s finger in a fight outside The Convo in September.
Uptown businesses benefit from OU closure, class cancellations
By Cassie Kelly, Sam Howard | Jan. 30, 2013Although Ohio University students went to town with hashtags like #FugitiveFest and #GundayFunday, Wednesday was not a party for local law enforcement officials.
Athens' small size, affordability appeal to retirees
By Allan Smith | Jan. 30, 2013Students aren’t the only group flocking to Athens to begin the next chapter of their life.
Man faces assault charge for alleged beating of woman
By Marika Lee | Jan. 29, 2013A 53-year-old man faces up to eight years in prison after allegedly beating a woman Monday.
Two Democrats set sights on Council seat
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 29, 2013Just weeks after an Athens City councilman announced he would not run for re-election, two potential candidates have announced they will vie for his spot.
Greek life to enforce 2.5 GPA standard
By Olivia Hitchcock | Jan. 29, 2013Ohio University’s current housing policy requires students to live in residence halls before completing four semesters, but there are exceptions to this rule — one of which is becoming stricter.
Students underutilize J-School tool
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 29, 2013In the blink of an eye, more than 1,000 news sources deliver global content in about 30 languages from more than 2,300 journalists, all while 45,000 companies’ stocks are exchanged throughout the planet.
Student Senate, Benoit renew tuition discussion
By Will Drabold | Jan. 29, 2013This year’s Student Senate is looking to leave its mark by continuing a conversation about alternative funding models to permanently change how students pay for college.
City to revamp 'rough' roads
By Sam Howard | Jan. 29, 2013Athens is on the road toward becoming a more bike-friendly city.
7Fest injury lawsuit dismissed
By Marika Lee | Jan. 29, 2013A Columbus woman who had to have part of her toe amputated after being stomped on by a police horse at 7Fest dismissed her lawsuit against the fest founder and city officials Monday.
