Good morning, Ross County. Excellence is thriving right in our backyard! Four Ohio University regional faculty members have been honored for their exceptional teaching prowess, including our own Greg Obi and Michael Koop from OU Chillicothe. Their remarkable contributions to organizational management and making astronomy accessible demonstrate the caliber of education available right here in our community.
On the diamond, local softball teams are making their final push before tournament season, with Piketon holding the top spot in power rankings despite Chillicothe nipping at their heels. Meanwhile, your wallet might be feeling a bit lighter at the gas pump—Ohio prices have jumped 13 cents in just one week, reaching $3.11 per gallon. The silver lining? We're still paying slightly less than the national average of $3.15, giving us one small victory to celebrate while filling up.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Four Ohio University regional faculty honored for exceptional teaching excellence. The awards recognize contributions to teaching, scholarship, and service across the university's regional campuses. Greg Obi from OU Chillicothe was celebrated for his organizational management research and dedication to student success, while colleague Michael Koop earned recognition for making astronomy and physics accessible to all ages. Jennifer Steele from OU Lancaster was commended for her engaging sociology teaching style and community leadership, and Kim Ciroli from OU Eastern was praised for innovative educational strategies. Vice Provost Lewatis McNeal highlighted how these educators exemplify commitment to their students and communities.
⚾ Piketon and Chillicothe dominate local softball power rankings. The final rankings before tournament season show Piketon at #1 despite dropping one conference game, with Chillicothe close behind as the Division III district tournament's top seed. Adena moves up to third place after a marquee win over Unioto, riding a five-game winning streak. Other teams like Westfall and Huntington show promise heading into playoffs, while Southeastern, Waverly, and Paint Valley struggle with consistency as the regular season concludes.
⛽ Ohio gas prices jump 13 cents in just one week. Regular fuel reached an average of $3.11 per gallon on Monday, up from $2.98 the previous week. Despite this spike, prices remain slightly below the national average of $3.15 per gallon. Looking back, Ohio's gas prices have fluctuated significantly over the past year, ranging from as low as $2.75 in March to a high of $3.60 in May. Compared to this time last year, Ohioans are paying about 2% more at the pump.
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