🎓 College senior discovers saying "yes" transforms fear into opportunity. Alaina Dackermann reflects on her journey from a terrified freshman to a confident soon-to-be graduate at Ohio University. Joining The Post newspaper early in her college career helped her find belonging and purpose, eventually leading to her role as Director of Photography. Through experiences covering presidential elections and traveling with the football team, she learned to stop second-guessing herself and embrace new challenges. Dackermann now considers Athens her second home, thanks to the family she found in her peers who supported her through late nights and personal growth.
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🎓 Ohio University's MPA programs prepare leaders for real-world impact. The Voinovich School offers three flexible Master of Public Administration options: on-campus, online, and hybrid executive formats to accommodate working professionals. With impressive post-graduation employment rates and 30% salary increases over five years, the programs equip students with practical skills for government, nonprofit, and public sector leadership. Students benefit from hands-on experience through the school's 200+ annual grants and contracts, creating networking opportunities and resume-building projects. Graduates consistently report career advancement, with many securing promotions or pivoting to high-profile positions after completing their degrees.
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🏗️ Athens County Children's Services breaks ground on a much-needed upgrade. After 50 years in outdated facilities, the agency will demolish two of its four buildings to construct a new 28,800-square-foot facility costing $12 million. The new complex will feature three connected sections—a conference center, administrative offices, and a visitation center—designed to create a safe, welcoming environment for children and families. Construction begins in April with completion expected by August 2026, addressing the growing needs of an agency that now serves 135 children in custody compared to 75 a decade ago. The environmentally-friendly building will use sustainable mass timber construction rather than traditional brick and concrete.
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Garden paradise atop rancher vibes: For $362,000, this "cute yellow house" near Sells Park offers raised ranch living with hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a garden worthy of a Master gardener, plus potential for an in-law suite in the lower level.
Expansive Luxury Near University Campus: This magnificent $649,900 home offers 7 acres of tranquil living just minutes from Ohio University, featuring luxurious details like leathered granite counters, hardwood floors, five bedrooms, and a three-car garage with storage above.
Remote Athens hillside paradise: This 11.4-acre plot in Athens County is listed for $69,000. Located just minutes from Athens off US 33, the land offers accessible utilities and neighboring homes, though mineral rights are not included.