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Ice Created Biggest Problem for Southern Ohioans In Winter Storm

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While snow hammered northern Ohio, freezing rain/sleet turned out to be the biggest nemesis for southern Ohio, creating icy roads and power outages during the winter storm to open February. All area schools are closed Friday.

Winter Storm Warnings, which covered every county in Ohio, were lifted Friday morning. The National Weather Service posted a Winter Weather Advisory for central and southern Ohio through 3pm Friday, which called for an additional one inch of snow to go with the few inches received Thursday night.

Power outage numbers in the thousands were reported in the region for South Central Power Company and American Electric Power in southern Ohio. Most of these were created by ice heavy trees falling on power lines. Winds that were expected to gust at up to 35 miles per hour had not materialized by Friday morning, which kept power outages from being even worse.

AEP officials said electricity in Lancaster and Athens might not be restored until Saturday night

Most area counties were on Level 3 Snow Emergencies into Friday, until being dropped to Level 2 Friday afternoon.

Ross, Pickaway, Pike, Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Fairfield & Jackson counties were lowered to Level 2 Friday afternoon.

The Ross County Commissioner’s in conjunction with Ross County E.M.A. opened a warming center at the Ross County Service Center located at 475 Western Avenue. The center was open from 12pm to 5pm Friday. Residents without power/heat can go to warm up, charge cell phones, and have a hot beverage.

Temperatures are expected to drop to 4 degrees Friday night with sunny and 21 Saturday and 39 degrees on Sunday.

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2022 Meeting Schedule Announced For Ross SWCD

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(Chillicothe) – The Ross Soil and Water Conservation District announces the Board of Supervisors will hold regular meetings in 2022 on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30am in conference room D of the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe, Ohio. Please contact the district if you would like to join by video conference or telephone conference.

Media outlets and the public may contact the district to be notified about any special meetings or meetings on a particular topic.

February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

The Annual Meeting will be held on August 18, 2022.

The Ross Soil and Water Conservation District promotes land use practices that prevent soil erosion and protect water quality. The district provides free technical assistance to landowners implementing conservation practices through the farm bill or for the CAUV tax program. The district is engaged in a broad range of services related to geographic information systems, residential neighborhood drainage and runoff, wildlife and habitat. Residents can find more information about education and outreach programs on the district website www.rosscountyswcd.org or call the district office at 740-772-4110, extension 116.

Celebrating 75 years in 2022, the Ross Soil and Water Conservation District was formed in 1947 and is governed by a volunteer board of supervisors elected by Ross County residents and producers. The 2022 supervisors are Brice Acton, Frankfort; Mike Anderson, South Salem; Philip Gray, Chillicothe; Greg Ramsey, Clarksburg; and Pam Snyder, Kingston.

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Ohio University Certified As Level 1 & 2 Tutor Training Program

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(Athens) – Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center (AAC) has been awarded certification as a Level I and II certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

The AAC has worked hard to develop a tutor training program that meets CRLA’s rigorous standards and has successfully completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) peer review process. Achieving certification means that the AAC has met CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service, and evaluation as an integral part of OHIO’s academic assistance efforts. 

“We have over 75 peer tutors who are well-trained and ready to help their fellow students better understand their course material, prepare for tests, and achieve better academic outcomes,” Director of Academic Assistance Elizabeth Fallon said. “Securing CRLA tutor training certification demonstrates how effectively we are equipping our student tutors to provide critical individualized academic support.”

The AAC is housed in University College but provides support to students in all colleges and at all Ohio University campuses. Interim Dean of University College Carey Busch said the AAC’s professional and student staff plays an important role in helping students perform their best and achieve their academic goals.

The Academic Achievement Center will be hiring peer tutors for fall semester beginning in March. Prospective tutors must have taken the class which they plan to tutor, received at least a B+ in the course and have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

To apply, visit http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/35460.