Good morning, Jackson County. The halls of Ohio University are shining a little brighter thanks to some local academic stars. With Audrey Skeen of Ripley achieving perfect 4.0 status on the President's List and eleven more county residents earning Dean's List honors, our community is demonstrating that excellence doesn't stop at county lines. These students join over 10,000 undergraduates recognized for their scholarly achievements this fall—proof that determination still pays dividends in today's challenging academic landscape.
Meanwhile, the Jackson County Public Library continues to redefine what community service looks like. Beyond books and research materials, they've now stepped up as a UPS package drop-off location after Advance Auto Parts discontinued the service. This addition to their already impressive roster of offerings—from passport processing to notary services—shows how our local institutions are adapting to meet practical needs. In an age of digital convenience, sometimes the most valuable services still happen face-to-face.
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🎓 Ohio University honors local students for academic excellence. Over 10,000 undergraduates earned recognition on the university's prestigious academic achievement lists for Fall 2024. Audrey Skeen of Ripley achieved the highest honor with placement on the President's List, requiring a perfect 4.0 GPA. Eleven local students from Jackson County communities including Ripley, Ravenswood, and Sandyville were named to the Dean's List for GPAs between 3.5-3.999. Meanwhile, Caitlyn Mullins of Mount Alto earned a spot on the Provost's List, which recognizes high-achieving part-time students.
📦 Ravenswood library now serves as local UPS drop-off point. The Jackson County Public Library stepped in to fill a community need after Advance Auto Parts discontinued its package service. Residents can now bring pre-labeled UPS packages to library staff during regular business hours. If packages don't have labels, printing services are available on-site. This addition expands the library's impressive range of community services, which already includes faxing, copying, book lending, passport processing, and notary services.
🗳️ Vinton County elections officials to discuss personnel in closed meeting. The Vinton County Board of Elections has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. The sole purpose of the gathering is to hold an executive session focused on personnel matters. The meeting will take place at the Vinton County Elections Office, located in Unit 1 at 31935 State Route 93 in McArthur. Members of the public should note that executive sessions are closed discussions not open for general attendance.
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