🚔 Small-town police blotter reveals quirky community incidents. Athens County Sheriff's deputies responded to a range of unusual situations, from a "disorderly person" at a student move-out event to investigating a suspicious white powder near picnic tables that turned out to be nothing. Other notable calls included a golf cart speeding down a street, dumpster diving that was actually permitted, and helping an elderly man who had fallen in someone's driveway. Deputies also mediated domestic disputes, including one where a husband turned off his wife's and daughter's phones.
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📸 Ohio University's visual storytellers sweep national photography scholarships. The School of Visual Communication dominated the National Press Photographers Foundation awards for the second consecutive year, with six students receiving $2,000 scholarships out of 14 total awards nationwide. Graduate students Loriene Perera, Milton Lindsay, Michael Blackshire, and HG Briggs, alongside undergraduates Ayiana Andrella and Ben Pennington, were recognized for their compelling visual journalism projects. The awards provide both professional credibility and financial support, enabling students to pursue projects they might otherwise be unable to afford. Professor Stan Alost praised the winners for creating work that earns recognition while building a supportive community of visual storytellers.
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🎓 Ohio University Chillicothe names Mike Lafreniere as interim dean. The longtime faculty member will take the helm on July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Roberta Milliken who is retiring after serving as dean since 2021. Lafreniere, who joined Ohio University in 1994, currently serves as Special Assistant to the Associate Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships. With degrees from the University of Florida and expertise in STEM education, he brings extensive experience in teaching, academic administration, and innovative educational approaches. Milliken expressed confidence in her successor, praising his dedication, institutional knowledge, and integrity.
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