💰 School booster treasurer steals $40,000, gets two years in prison. Lisa Frisby, 46, was convicted of felony grand theft and telecommunications fraud after a six-day jury trial in Wellston, Ohio. The former treasurer of the Big W Football Boosters concealed her embezzlement for five years until the club's vice president grew suspicious and obtained bank statements. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Frisby "disgraced herself and betrayed the trust of students, parents and teachers." During her sentencing hearing, Frisby repaid the full $40,200 in restitution to the successor organization.
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🌎 Ohio University unites global programs under one powerful new school. The School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL) brings together the Center for International Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages, and the Ohio Program of Intensive English. By consolidating these previously scattered departments, SISAL creates new opportunities for collaboration in teaching, study abroad programs, and student engagement. The school offers 14 languages—some unavailable elsewhere in Ohio—while fostering a global community where American and international students share cultural experiences. This initiative aims to prepare graduates for careers in multinational companies, supporting Ohio's ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment from companies like Honda and Siemens.
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🍽️ Government shutdown leaves 8,000 Athens County residents hungry. SNAP benefits for November are at risk due to insufficient federal funding, affecting 4,612 households including 2,594 children. Athens County Department of Job and Family Services is working to distribute food while the local Food Pantry organizes a weekend drive. The shutdown has also halted Medicare payments to Athens County Emergency Medical Services, with impacts expected "very soon." Meanwhile, commissioners discussed FEMA grants for firefighter equipment and approved extending the Sheriff's Office body camera contract with Motorola.
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