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Columbus, school district pick possible site for new public indoor swimming pool
Columbus could soon be getting a new indoor pool facility. That's after Columbus City Schools and the city Parks and Recreation Department signed a letter of intent to construct a new indoor pool and recreation complex on the Northeast Side after the school district transfers property to the city. The non-binding letter of...
Columbus State Community College launches Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus State Community College is stepping up to help fill a nursing shortage through a new initiative. Dr. Kirk Dickerson, chief health care strategist at the college, said as they continue to see high numbers of students graduating, earning their associate's and becoming licensed nurses, the goal is to help them obtain their bachelor's and master's degrees so that they have the opportunity to become more advanced clinicians.
Recent Developments At The Ohio State University
As Richland County is home to a regional campus of The Ohio State University and very much part of the university community, we occasionally take the opportunity to provide updates on all things OSU. Here are three recent news items from the state’s flagship institution of higher education:. 24...
Governor DeWine signed new law requiring AEDs in every Ohio school
Worthington, Ohio – On a significant day for student safety, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law at a ceremony held at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This new legislation mandates that every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio must be equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Governor DeWine emphasized the critical role of these devices in saving lives, stating, “The evidence is clear: AEDs save lives.” He highlighted that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student-athletes in the U.S. and noted that immediate use of an AED can make a life-saving difference.
Back-to-School Drive: Passionate teachers spend big for their classrooms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Teachers pouring thousands of dollars into their classrooms, year after year, is the normfor many educators across the country. Passionate teachers like Columbus pre-K teacher Emily Ross empty their own wallets to create safe spaces for their students. “Construction paper. Everything," Ross said. "They love...
Ohio State University building new dairy facility
The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure demolished in March. “We’re making exciting progress,” said Graham Cochran, CFAES associate dean for operations....
Ohio State University to Lead $10M Effort to Bridge Gap Between Research and Farmers
Regenerative practices, such as cover crops, diversified rotations, and replacing fertilizer with manure, all promise benefits. But adoption rates are still low among farmers, said Doug Jackson-Smith, Kellog Chair of the AgroEcosystem Management program at OSU. "Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent just in Ohio to incentivize farmers...
Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County presents scholarships and awards
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Muskingum County will have its annual full membership meeting and recognition event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at VFW Post 1058, 1318 Putnam Ave. The meeting will include special recognition of 19 students receiving scholarships from the club for the current academic year. Nine are current students at Ohio State and 10 are entering freshmen. ...
Pickerington City News | August/September 2024
With students returning to the classroom, the Pickerington Police Department has some important reminders about safety, particularly when it comes to school buses and the areas around them. School bus traffic laws vary depending on the size of the road. Two-Lane Roads. For two-lane roads, all traffic must stop for...
State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
Pickerington Schools News | August/September 2024
MaryAnn Miller’s tenure since joining Pickerington Schools in 2000 as a reading specialist has been transformative, not only for herself but also for the numerous English Learning students and families she has influenced. Her journey began at Tussing Elementary, where within her initial three weeks, she was entrusted with...
Youthful Newark Catholic showing signs of growth in passing scrimmages
NEW ALBANY ― Newark Catholic will lean heavily on its sophomore class this fall, but in Wednesday's 7-on-7 at New Albany it was a pair of familiar faces setting the tone on the very first play. It's finally the last go-around for two four-year varsity lettermen − quarterback Miller Hutchison and running back...
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