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Kent State listed as Most Affordable college in Ohio according to new analysis
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. In its analysis, Money analyzed college affordability based on the estimated price of tuition with an average grant applied. This data comes as tuition costs across Ohio and the United States continue to rise.
Some residents of new affordable housing complex are walking along a “dangerous” road
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The new, affordable Kershaw Greene apartment complex sits next to a busy rural road in western Athens. For residents without transportation, it means walking alongside cars with very little room to maneuver. Some residents cross the high-traffic intersection of State Route 682 and West Union...
Boil advisory issued for city of Athens
ATHENS, Ohio — Residents of Hillcrest Dr. west of Strathmore Blvd. and Utah Place north of Dalton Ave. are under a boil advisory starting at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, lasting until 1 p.m. Wednesday. A boil advisory is a precautionary measure issued when the water distribution system’s pressure drops below...
Ohio University names Bob Bulow as assistant vice president for student information strategy and university registrar
After a national search that began in March, Ohio University has named Bob Bulow as the new assistant vice president for student information strategy and university registrar. Bulow, who has served as interim university registrar since November 2023, brings more than a decade of experience in higher education administration to this vital role within the Division of Enrollment Management. His appointment is effective July 1, 2024.
Bobcat benches installed near Baker Center
The Bobcat Benches — three bronze benches that playful depictions of Ohio University’s mascot, the bobcat — were recently installed between Baker Center and Emerti Park. The installation was given in memory of Gary Nakamoto (March 14, 1964-June 22, 2021), an OU alumnus, by friends and family to honor his philanthropy and impact on OU students. The benches were made by Zanesville artist Alan Cottrill.
Porchfest draws good crowds on 14 East side front porches
If Sunday’s inaugural Near Eastside Neighborhood Athens (NENA) Porchfest and its results are an indication of NENA Porchfests to come, then this first run at it has set a high bar. And one made possible through volunteerism, with nearly all bands willing to play for “tips in a jar.” Good-sized crowds enjoyed 20 local bands playing on 14 front porches and at two businesses — Kiser’s BBQ on East State Street to kick the event off, and Jackie O’s Taproom at 25 Campbell St. for...
Three Ohio Women's Golf Members Named WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Three members were named to the 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar Team, the organization announced today (July 1). 1,497 women's collegiate golfers from 378 programs recognized with this prestigious honor. For the third-straight year, Sydney Longstreth (Carmel, Ind.) earned a spot on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team....
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
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