Renovations Set for KSU-Salem

SALEM -- Renovations are scheduled to begin soon on both the main building and the city center according to business manager Henry Trenkelbach.

Because of recent ohio legislation Trenkelbach refers to as "House Bill 251", an unfunded mandate to reduce energy costs at the university, administrators have decided to employ A & I Studio to replace the "storefronts", or the entire glass window and door units that comprise the front and side exits to the building. "They aren't energy efficient, and they loose a lot of air daily," said Trenkelbach.

In October, Strollo Architects of Austintown will begin backhoe work on the Health and Sciences Wing in what is now a gymnasium.

Because the integrity of the concrete steps that lead down from the student parking lot has been compromised from the road salt and winter weather, continuing to patch isn't feasible. Both sets of steps need completly replaced, and the business office is still considering quotes submitted by companies.

The City Center has recieved a new fire alarm system because it needed the update. Santon Electric was hired to complete the project and install new security and exit lights.