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November 2, 2009

Early childhood conference set BOWLING GREEN -- Early childhood educators will learn new ways to energize teaching, build relationships with parents, and bring fun and movement into the classroom at the early childhood conference at Bowling Green State... Read Story.

Tanzanians are part of consortium in Paulding

November 2, 2009

Tanzanians are part of consortium in Paulding PAULDING -- Tanzanian artists were in northwest Ohio in October through the Great Lakes Consortium for Training and Development program. The goal was to create a leadership team of young Tanzanian female... Read Story.

GED classes offered at Owens CC

November 2, 2009

GED classes offered at Owens CC FINDLAY -- Area residents interested in enhancing basic skills in English or math, or improving employment skills, are encouraged to attend free GED educational opportunities in November at the Owens Community College... Read Story.

Engineering night slated

November 2, 2009

Engineering night slated Defiance High School will host the fifth annual engineering evening at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 with students, their parents and the public invited. This year's guest speaker is Scott Molitor, Ph.D., who is the associate director of the... Read Story.

Purdue touts online tool

November 2, 2009

Purdue touts online tool WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Purdue University is touting its online calculator as a way for parents and students to learn how much financial aid they can expect. Colleges have long touted the average amount of aid awarded to... Read Story.

NSCC's Bird named nursing ambassador

November 2, 2009

NSCC's Bird named nursing ambassador ARCHBOLD -- North-west State Community College has announced that Lori Bird, nursing faculty member, has been appointed by the National League for Nursing (NLN) to serve as an NLN ambassador. As a participant in this... Read Story.

FCCC Wall of Fame inductees named

October 25, 2009

FCCC Wall of Fame inductees named ARCHBOLD -- Four County Career Center recently honored eight past graduates from the school who have had success in their careers and who will serve as outstanding representatives for the school at the 12th annual Wall... Read Story.

Communities need to embrace education

October 25, 2009

Communities need to embrace education Northwest Ohio is known for its strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and the strength of its communities. During the past several years, many of our communities have been hard hit by a recession no one was... Read Story.

Cup and Saucer is now open

October 25, 2009

Cup and Saucer is now open VAN WERT -- Vantage Career Center's culinary arts and food career students learn on the job while running the Cup and Saucer Restaurant. The restaurant is open for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each... Read Story.

Applications accepted

October 25, 2009

Applications accepted ARCHBOLD -- The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program is taking applications for youths and young adults in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties who need help completing their education, getting short-term job... Read Story.

[$] Vantage Career Center SkillsUSA students watch as representatives

October 18, 2009

Vantage Career Center SkillsUSA students watch as representatives from Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op explain and demonstrate high voltage safety during a recent... Read Story.

[$] State Schools of Promise named

October 18, 2009

State Schools of Promise named COLUMBUS -- High expectations and a strong system of learning supports can help students overcome high levels of poverty, Ohio Department of Education (ODE) superintendent Deborah Delisle said recently as she announced... Read Story.

[$] Teacher workshop slated Nov. 5

October 18, 2009

Teacher workshop slated Nov. 5 ARCHBOLD -- Teachers from Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance, Williams, Henry, Fulton, Auglaize, Mercer, Hancock, Lucas, Seneca, Sandusky, Ottawa, Putnam and Wood counties are invited to attend a workshop titled "Transportation &... Read Story.

[$] Peace officer academy set

October 18, 2009

Peace officer academy set PERRYSBURG -- Students considering a career in law enforcement can pursue such an opportunity by enrolling in the basic peace officer academy training program at the Owens Community College. During the seven-month program, Owens... Read Story.

[$] ProMedica offers scholarships

October 18, 2009

ProMedica offers scholarships ProMedica Health System (PHS) is offering the opportunity for area high school students to win a $5,000 college scholarship. The Fields of Green scholarship competition is open to students in grades 10-12 in northwest Ohio... Read Story.

[$] Coalition offers info packets

October 18, 2009

Coalition offers info packets COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Livestock Coalition has developed a package of educational materials for teachers designed to teach Ohio third-graders about the origins of the food they eat every day and about the important role... Read Story.

[$] College challenges students to open their minds, hearts

October 18, 2009

College challenges students to open their minds, hearts I thought that I would share with you some excerpts from my recent inaugural speech. One of the points I tried to make at the end focused on the distinction between excellence and exclusivity, and... Read Story.

Students observed 11th Day of Caring

October 4, 2009

VAN WERT -- The 11th annual Van Wert County United Way Day of Caring was held Sept. 25 with more than 120 Vantage Career Center pitching in to help make a difference by... Read Story.

Anderson University gets childen's book donation

October 4, 2009

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Thousands of volumes of classic children's books will become part of Anderson University's permanent collection through a donation from an alumna who is an avid... Read Story.

'Immigration and Migration' is topic of teacher workshop

October 4, 2009

TOLEDO -- Teachers from Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance, Williams, Henry, Fulton, Hancock, Lucas, Seneca, Sandusky, Ottawa, Putnam and Wood counties are invited to attend a workshop "Immigration and... Read Story.

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