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How the drought could impact the fall colors
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - As you drive around, you may notice that the leaves on some trees are starting to change already. Craig Minton with the West Virginia Department of Forestry explained that because of the drought, some areas won’t be as colorful because some trees are starting to turn but he still expects it to be a good year.
Town hall for veterans held at American Legion Post 15
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a town hall for veterans at the American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg on Thursday. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, which is in Clarksburg, says it likes to have these town halls twice a year to hear opinions from veterans. A public affairs specialist from the VA said it’s important for these town halls to be held in Parkersburg because there is an outpatient center in Parkersburg on Ohio Avenue, just before you get to the Memorial Bridge.
OHIO faculty members honored for award-winning research article
Three Ohio University faculty members were honored earlier this summer after their article was named the Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health. The faculty members, who are all part of OHIO’s Institute to Advance Health Equity, partnered with a faculty member from Florida Atlantic University on the article, “Efforts by critical access hospitals to increase health equity through greater engagement with social determinants of health.” The article was published by the Journal of Rural Health in June 2023.
2024 Ohio Volleyball Season Preview
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team is looking forward to growth and more during the 2024 season. Last season, the Bobcats finished fourth in the Mid-American Conference with a 18-13 overall record and 13-5 conference record. This season, the Bobcats hope to continue to be competitive across the U.S.
MyOHIO Success Network (MOSN) updates for fall semester
As announced in the spring, the underlying technology for the MyOHIO Success Network (MOSN) is being replaced. During the summer, Ohio University piloted the new system, Slate for Current Students, with OHIO Online and the feedback has been positive. OHIO is now extending the system to all success advisors, assistant deans for student services, regional campus student services directors, and a few others this fall semester. Here is what you need to know.
Retirement reception for Gwyn Scott, Kent Scott set for Aug. 29
The Ohio University community is invited to a retirement reception for Gwyn Scott, associate vice president for auxiliaries, and Kent Scott, director of auxiliaries operations, on Thursday, Aug. 29. The retirement reception will be held at 29 Park Place from 3-5 p.m. Gwyn Scott has worked for Ohio University for...
REDCap data collection platform available to all students, faculty, staff
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a web-based, secure and HIPAA compliant data collection platform that is available to all students, faculty and staff at Ohio University. REDCap is primarily used as a tool for research due to its robust features for data collection and ability to collect sensitive data...
New hours for OHIO IT Tech Help Desk
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is always looking for ways to improve its service and meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. As part of these efforts, the OIT Tech Help Desk has adjusted its hours for the new academic year. Based on data collected from the past...
Iron Pony Motorsports’ 8th Annual Ride for Rhinos to Support The Wilds
Cumberland, OH – Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up for a meaningful ride this Sunday, August 25, 2024, as Iron Pony Motorsports hosts its 8th Annual Ride for Rhinos. The event, designed to support rhino conservation efforts, promises to be a major draw for bikers and wildlife supporters alike. Starting...
Ohio University receives $25 million college of fine arts naming gift
Ohio University in Athens has announced a $25 million gift from alumnus Jeffery D. Chaddock ('88) and his husband, Mark A. Morrow, in support of the university’s college of fine arts. Named in recognition of the couple, the college is undergoing a $94 million renewal, including the creation of...
'Dogs hit a dozen in shutout victory over Amanda-Clearcreek
THE PLAINS — You only get one chance for a first impression. Playing its first home game of the new season, Athens soccer absolutely toyed with Amanda-Clearcreek all night, consistently controlling possession in a 12-0. thrashing of the Aces. Kicking off his senior season in front of the home crowd, Sully Pelot proved why he was given a captain’s armband with a sublime performance from the attacker. Pelot finished the...
Flotsam River Circus delights 1,000 in Steubenville, plans next show in Wheeling
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Flotsam River Circus stopped in Steubenville on Wednesday on its way down the Ohio River. The circus is a group of performers who travel on a raft to perform in various cities. The group was welcomed to Vukelic Wharf for the performance and about 1,000...
Ohio teacher forced to resign after refusing to use students’ pronouns, lawsuit says
MASSILLON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio middle school teacher is headed to trial after she resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns, and asked to have them removed from her classroom. The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, alleged in a 2022 lawsuit against Jackson Local School District her First […]
Congresswoman Miller talks at-home emergency care bill on KCEAA tour
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) took time Thursday to tour the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority headquarters. During her visit, Miller met with EMS and county officials, as well as talked about a bill she introduced with some of her colleagues that would allow seniors on Medicare to receive […]
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Cbus goes viral, has to adjust hours because of the attention
A 1950s Cantonese restaurant on Columbus’ West Side has been garnering praise for the past seven decades, but it’s officially gone “viral,” thanks to a national food blogger’s Tik Tok. Robert Martinez (@eatingwithrobert) has been traveling all across America and showcasing unique restaurants around the...
Former Ford plant in Cleveland area will be put to new use
WALTON HILLS, Ohio - Cardinal Health, the drug distributor and maker of medical and laboratory products in Dublin, Ohio, announced plans Wednesday to open a distribution center in Walton Hills, a Cleveland suburb, by the spring of 2025. The nearly 249,000-square-foot distribution center would be located on part of the...
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