Archive for February, 2001
Haynes found guilty
The jurors returned a guilty verdict this afternoon in the Shannon Haynes murder trial after deliberating since Monday evening. Haynes, 31, was convicted early this afternoon of rape, kidnapping, and voluntary manslaughter. Full Story
Underground Railroad aided by Ohio
The Underground Railroad, a legendary path to freedom used by thousands of runaway slaves, was an intricate system designed to reach northern destinations where many slaves found it possible to avoid recapture. Full Story
University proposes redistribution of funds allocated to various colleges
Ohio State Provost Ed Ray will spend spring quarter going from college to college to align each program with OSU’s new base budget plan. Full Story
Landlord must pay $1,500 to former tenants
Campus area residents won a drawn-out lease dispute case last week involving one of the area’s most prominent landlords. The Feb. 22 decision stemmed from a lawsuit from plaintiff Jack Beatley of Locations, Ltd., who contended that the defendants Todd Delehanty, Christopher Caswell and Kevin Demis breached their lease’s contract by refusing to move to a 183 E. Frambes residence. Magistrate Skeens of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas ruled in favor of the defendants. Full Story
