OU graduates hear life lessons from Brand at convocation
A large audience at the Convocation Center heard Ohio University alum Brand urge graduates to stay open to curiosity and joy as careers and life unfold. He described non linear paths, the value of discipline, and forming real connections over chasing a plan. Students recalled marching band memories and shared plans for internships and jobs in marketing, news, and engineering.
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Convocation
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Cleveland
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Athens
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Hocking approves athletics program with planned growth
Hocking College presented its first athletics report showing 1.3 million revenue and a 260 thousand operating budget. The board heard plans to grow with women’s volleyball and more sports while noting academic performance and retention rates. Forfeited football season due to document issues, with plans to add soccer, cross country, and other sports for 2017. A new wooden floor is sought in the student center due to injuries.
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al Matthews
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Ohio Lottery Saturday Picks Day Pick 3 and 4 5 8 1 8 49
Ohio Lottery results for Saturday show Day Pick 3 numbers 0 5 8 and Day Pick 4 numbers 1 8 4 9 and Day Pick 5 numbers 3 0 0 9 8.
Ohio PUCO chief Porter resigns to join private sector
Ohio's top utility regulator Andre Porter resigns as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, effective May 20, marking the fourth PUCO exit since Governor Kasich took office in 2010. Porter cites a difficult decision to move to the private sector, with Kasich and PUCO officials noting his long public service. A nominating council will pick a replacement. a temporary chair may be named if needed.
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Joe Andrews
Tom Johnson
Todd Snitchler
Alan Schriber
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Cincinnati
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Obituaries From Winter Springs to Tuppers Plains Area
Obituaries notice multiple regional deaths including Norman Evan Midkiff 96 of Winter Springs Florida and Charles Ruth 83 of Marion Ohio along with Gary Edwin Spurlock 62 of Tuppers Plains Ohio. The notices include birthdates and places, family details, funeral arrangements and memorial donations.
Pugh Resigns as Athens Education Leader Amid Budget Strains
Pugh said the Wednesday meeting showed the staff doubts his leadership while he denies ill will and cites acting for the union’s good. The district faces a 1.5 million dollar deficit discussed at the April 21 board session, with rumors of nonrenewals denied by Supt. Gibbs. Renee Baum notes cuts to teaching staff and urges dialogue at board meetings as teachers push back against state mandates and under compensation. Pugh has long held roles in the Athens Education Association and union leadership.
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Pierce) Midkiff
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Richard) Ruff
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Ken) Fausnaugh
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Janet) Gilland
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Patty) Gilland
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Debbie) Spurlock
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John) Walker
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Fred) Dodge
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