Good morning, Vinton County. The clock is ticking for Ohio University's audit committee, with some departments facing review gaps spanning 7-12 years. With their team finally fully staffed after a four-year vacancy, they're proposing a shift to calendar-year planning to tackle the university's 160 auditable units more efficiently. It's a behind-the-scenes change that could bring more accountability to an institution that touches many lives throughout our region.
Meanwhile, music lovers were treated to an electrifying experience as My Morning Jacket rocked Athens with a two-hour performance that drew superfans from across the Midwest. Closer to home, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are spreading kindness through thoughtful donations, delivering comfort dolls to Adena Health Center and fleece blankets to the Ross County Sheriff's Office for emergency situations—proving that sometimes the most meaningful gifts are those that offer comfort when it's needed most.
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🏛️ Ohio University audit committee faces 7-12 year gaps between departmental reviews. The Board of Trustees heard updates on internal audits, with the audit team finally fully staffed after a four-year vacancy. Executive Director Mary Anne Boyle proposed transitioning from fiscal year to calendar year planning to enable continuous auditing of the university's 160 auditable units. The board also received presentations from the Center for Law, Justice and Culture highlighting student success stories and research on sustainable building materials. Additional discussions included a 12% increase in aviation course fees and amendments to faculty retirement plans.
🎸 My Morning Jacket rocked Athens with electric two-hour performance. The indie rock band brought their spring tour to Ohio University's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, drawing superfans from across the Midwest. Australian opener Grace Cummings set the tone with her powerful vocals and versatile performance before MMJ took the stage with a mix of new material and beloved classics. Keyboardist Bo Koster enjoyed a homecoming to his alma mater while frontman Jim James captivated the audience with his dual personas as shredding guitarist and charismatic vocalist. Dedicated fans like Lyndsey Fulton, attending her 35th MMJ show, praised the band's exceptional live performance energy that has kept them coming back for decades.
🤲 Local church members spread kindness through meaningful donations.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints women recently delivered gifts to two Ross County organizations. Adena Health Center received Cabbage Patch-like dolls to comfort dementia patients and children, while the Sheriff's Office got fleece blankets for emergencies. Over 140 women participated in various service projects during a conference in Reynoldsburg, supporting charities across Central and South-Central Ohio. The groups also discussed future partnerships for an upcoming School Tools event in August, reinforcing the church's commitment to community service.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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