Good morning, Jackson County. The daily East State Street crawl through Athens may finally become a thing of the past. City officials are launching a $600,000 traffic signal upgrade this month that promises to transform the congested corridor from May Street to The Market on State. While side street drivers might notice slightly longer waits, the new fiber optic network and controllers should create that elusive "green wave" effect for the main thoroughfare—a small price to pay for smoother commutes by fall.
Meanwhile, aspiring journalists at WOUB Public Media are getting a career-launching head start that industry veteran Tom Bosco credits for his 32-year broadcasting success. His journey from student producer to Columbus TV anchor exemplifies how hands-on experience creates professionals "several steps ahead of the game." For Ravenswood organizations looking to make community impact, the clock is ticking—applications for the Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program close March 15, offering support for everything from arts initiatives to substance use disorder programs.
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🚦 Athens aims to end East State traffic headaches this year. The city is upgrading traffic signals along East State Street from May Street to The Market on State to reduce congestion during rush hour. The $600,000 project, largely funded by an ODOT grant, will install new traffic controllers and fiber optic cables to improve signal timing. Drivers may experience slightly longer waits on side streets but should enjoy more continuous flow on the main corridor. Construction begins this month with completion expected by fall.
📻 WOUB training turns students into professional journalists overnight. Tom Bosco credits his successful 32-year broadcasting career to hands-on experience gained at Ohio University's WOUB Public Media. As a student, he produced real radio and TV newscasts that aired to the public, forcing him to maintain professional standards. This experience helped him land his first job in Cincinnati right after graduation in 1992. Now a multi-media journalist and weekend anchor at ABC 6/Fox 28 in Columbus, Bosco says WOUB alumni are "several steps ahead of the game" in the industry.
💰 Ravenswood grant applications due March 15 for community projects. The Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program, administered by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, is accepting applications from nonprofits and public institutions that benefit Ravenswood residents. Grants support diverse areas including arts, education, health services, and community development, with special consideration for projects addressing substance use disorders or eliminating racism. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or be public institutions. Interested organizations can apply online at www.pacfwv.com/Grants before the midnight deadline.
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