Ohio University Campus Trees Highlight Benefits and Challenges
The Athens campus prunes and preserves more than 120 tree species as part of a Climate Action Plan aiming for carbon neutrality by 2075. OU records a 2-to-1 replacement ratio, manages invasive threats like emerald ash borer, and notes trees help reduce energy use, filter pollutants, and aid healing.
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Ann Bonner
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
America
Athens
Susan Calhoun
Ohio University
Calhoun
Virginia
Versity
Annie Laurie Cadmus
Galhoun
Cadmus
Office of Sustainability
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Ohio
Union Street project moves forward with rebuild plan
Four buildings on Union Street face demolition after a fire. 10 W Union St will be rebuilt with a brick front and brick on part of the east side, with wood frame windows. 12 W Union St also to be rebuilt brick front. 16 W Union St and 14 W Union St facades saved. State historic officials will decide on the final height and facade details, possibly increasing the building to four stories.
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W. Union St
Uptown Dog
City
Historic Preservation Commission
Paul Logue
Planning Commission
Jack Neal Floral
W. Union
R.J. Sumney
Paul Wiehl
Guy Philips
Philips
Caruthers
MaKey MaKey workshop sparks kids to build electric circuits
In Athens County, small groups of students aged 4 to 8 use MaKey MaKey kits to connect laptops and conduct electricity with everyday items like a banana and Play-Doh. Katherine Cochran-Hill and Theo test materials while Lucas guides the creative science session, highlighting hands on learning and engagement beyond screen time.
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Lucas
Katherine Cochran-Hill
Theo
Katherine
Eet
Athens County
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Andrews
U.S. Forest Service
Ohio Uni
Ben Siegel
Ohio Department of Natural Resource
College
Union Street
John Halley
ODOT
Nelsonville
Makey
Wolfe
Danielle
Anna’s Retirement Center
Anna’s
State of
Anna
West
Hunter Street
Logan