OSU appoints first female president Karen Holbrook
Ohio State University trustees unanimously chose Karen Holbrook, a University of Georgia administrator and scientist, as the school's first woman president. The 59 year old biologist will begin Oct 1 with a 325000 salary, replacing William Kirwan. Holbrook cited OSU size, research focus and undergrad strength as key draws and pledged a last career move.
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Taft Helena decides against special election for Traficant seat
Gov. Bob Taft with both parties backing declines a special election to fill the Traficant term, saying it would cost up to 800000 and cause voter confusion with new district boundaries. Local officials urged against the costly move, noting the brief remaining term and shifting district lines.
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Ohio Village Mayor Served Though Not Elected
In Bat Wood County Rick Whetsel served as mayor for a year though not on the ballot and not elected. The village of about 600 residents appointed him mayor retroactively and approved actions since January. The town lies 30 miles south of Toledo. Also in Ohio Muslim inmates in Cuyahoga County Jail can request hijabs, with a jail stock hijab provided. In Youngstown 60 workers are laid off with 48 accepting buyouts amid a $2.5 million deficit after Phar-Mor HQ closure and the loss of a private prison and a congressman.
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