💰 Ohio State's investment pool crushes financial benchmarks. The university's $8.6 billion long-term investment pool of endowment assets achieved an impressive 11.8% return for the fiscal year ending June 30. This performance outpaced market benchmarks, demonstrating strong financial management at the institution. The results come as other educational institutions in Ohio face various challenges, with Lakeland Community College rebounding after a difficult year and Notre Dame College dealing with legal issues.
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🍎 Healthcare heroes tackle hunger in Dublin schools. OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital has partnered with Dublin Food Pantry and local schools to provide essential healthcare and nutritious food for families in need. The collaboration includes school-based health clinics offering services like immunizations and sports physicals, alongside pop-up food pantries reaching hundreds of families throughout the district. A new "FARMacy" initiative will soon allow physicians to connect at-risk patients directly with fresh produce and food resources. This comprehensive approach addresses both healthcare access and food insecurity, with organizers hoping to eventually expand services to all schools in the district.
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⛽ Gas prices drop 14 cents in South Central Ohio. The average price in the region is now $2.992 per gallon, while the national average sits at $3.13. Abundant supply, including OPEC+ production increases, has kept prices steady nationwide with crude oil prices hovering in the mid-$60s per barrel. Today's national average is 31 cents less than a year ago, with gasoline demand slightly decreasing from 9.15 to 9.04 million barrels per day. Prices vary across South Central Ohio communities, ranging from $2.645 in Columbiana to $3.199 in Athens.
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