Third OU presidential candidate withdraws leaving one
In one week three of four candidates for Ohio University’s presidency have withdrawn. Robert Frank, formerly of the University of New Mexico, thanked officials via email for hospitality but withdrew from consideration without giving a reason. Dr. Pam Benoit and Dr. Dean Bresciani also exited the race, leaving Dr. Duane Nellis as the sole remaining candidate. The OU Board of Trustees will vote on February 22 at the Dublin campus, with Chair David Wolfort expressing confidence in a new president.
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Stivers conducts rural broadband roundtable in Logan Ohio
U S Rep Steve Stivers hosts a Logan campus roundtable at Hocking College with community leaders providers Ohio legislators and federal officials to discuss rural broadband access. Participants include State Reps Edwards Hood Carfagna and Hoagland Senators Hottinger and Patterson and College President Young. A fall infrastructure bill is planned to include broadband funding.
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Ninth Circuit denies attempt to reinstate travel ban
The Ninth U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court stay on President Trump’s travel ban restricting entry from seven Muslim-majority nations. The three judge panel ruled the government failed to show likely success on the merits or irreparable harm if a stay were not entered.
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New water sewer rates set for Buchtel
Athens County Commissioners raised Buchtel water and sewer charges after Nelsonville boosted its rates. Water starts at 30.13 for 2,000 gallons, plus 14.28 per extra 1,000, while sewer is 42.06 for 2,000 gallons and 10.83 per additional 1,000. Minimum bill climbs from 64.94 to 72.19, effective March.
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