📚 Lauren Hagan leads Columbus Metropolitan Library into a new era. The former CFO and accounting expert stepped into the CEO role in October 2024, succeeding Patrick Losinski after his 22-year tenure. Hagan brings both financial expertise and a commitment to community service, overseeing a $120 million budget and the construction of multiple library branches. Beyond her professional duties, she chairs the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus & Franklin County and balances work with family life. Colleagues praise her collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking, and commitment to ethical stewardship of public resources.
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💥 Worthington man dies in violent head-on collision on Ohio highway. Abdimalik Hirad, 56, was killed Monday morning when a Chevrolet Silverado crossed the center line on State Route 750 in Delaware County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Hirad was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while the Silverado driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A school bus was also struck by another vehicle attempting to avoid the fatal crash, though no children were aboard and only minor damage occurred. Authorities continue to investigate the incident that happened around 6:50 a.m. in Orange Township.
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🎓 International students face sudden visa revocations at Ohio State. At least five Ohio State University students have had their F-1 visas revoked without explanation, forcing them to leave the country immediately. The crackdown appears to be part of a broader Trump administration effort targeting foreign students across multiple universities, including Arizona State, Cornell, and others. Some students have reportedly been targeted for pro-Palestinian activism, criminal infractions, or even traffic violations, while others remain confused about why they were selected. University officials nationwide worry this aggressive approach will deter international students from studying in the United States.
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