Hocking College union files grievances over five firings
The Hocking College Professional Bargaining Unit filed grievances on July 24 and Aug 25 alleging lack of just cause in terminating five faculty members for credential gaps. Grievants Carla Ryan-Hirst, Michael Whittemore, Martin Hamlin, Tamara Monk, and Steve Roley seek reinstatement, lost wages, and a written statement of Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements. The college will forward the disputes to arbitration and has not issued comments.
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Weather Today Forecast Partly Cloudy High 85
Partly cloudy skies expected today with a high near 85 and a low around 66. The conditions suggest light winds and no significant precipitation on the forecast, with temperatures typical for this time of year.
Obituary Fragments Highlight Local Names in Athens Area
Alice Hensch 93 of Athens County and Margaret Nelson of The Plains are listed with others in a fragmented obituary. Daryl Gustavson 95 of Athens, Kenneth Reisig 58 of Opal, and Whitmer 78 of New Straitsville are also named. Warren Frost 57 appears in the sequence.
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Athens County
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the Plains
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Athens
Kenneth Reisig
Opal Whitmer
New Straitsville
Warren Frost
Ohio University president urges reflection at faculty staff convocation
In a keynote referencing a heartfelt letter from a prospective student’s parent, OU President Roderick J. McDavis praised faculty and staff for going the extra mile. He reviewed milestones from the past year, including new residence halls and the Dublin and Cleveland Campus launches, and highlighted top programs while urging continued pride in the Ohio University experience.
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Full slate of OU campus fun kicks off fall term
Ohio University activity season has begun with a wide range of events organized by the Campus Involvement Center and SEE, offering students entertainment beyond studying as the semester starts.
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Parole Denied in 1993 Athens County Murder Case
Michael Eckels, 44, who has served over 22 years for Mia Russell's death, faced a parole hearing and was denied. The board cited the intentional shotgun killing as a factor against early release, with Eckels to serve three more years before reconsideration.
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Athens County
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Nelsonville
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Rockbridge
JoEllen Smith
Ohio Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
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Charles Ruse
Muskingum County
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