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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.

Tinora HS graduate earns AP honors

October 4, 2009

Zachariah Clay, a 2009 graduate of Tinora High School, has earned the AP scholar with honor award. He qualified by scoring a five on four advanced placement exams during his high school career. He is the son of Kendra Schumm,... Read Story.

[$] UPS, FIHE announce grants

October 4, 2009

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The UPS Foundation of Atlanta, Ga., and the Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE) of Washington, D.C., have announced that more than $1.6 million in grants will be awarded to benefit private colleges and universities across... Read Story.

OCC offers QuickStart to College program Sept. 28

September 20, 2009

OCC offers QuickStart to College program Sept. 28 PERRYSBURG -- Area residents are invited to explore career options and gain advice on making the first steps toward a college education as Owens Community College presents a free "QuickStart to College"... Read Story.

DHS graduates take AP Scholar honors

September 20, 2009

DHS graduates take AP Scholar honors Two graduates of Defiance High School earned Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on... Read Story.

Human resources program offered to business owners

September 20, 2009

Human resources program offered to business owners FINDLAY -- Northwest Ohio small business owners, office managers and human resource professionals interested in expanding their proficiency in the area of human resources are invited to participate in... Read Story.

[$] Families are sought for international students

September 13, 2009

Families are sought for international students BOWLING GREEN -- Families who would like to invite an international student in Bowling Green to share a meal, a holiday, a trip to the mall or other activities can volunteer through Bowling Green State... Read Story.

[$] New faculty members join Defiance College

September 13, 2009

New faculty members join Defiance College Seven new, full-time faculty members have joined Defiance College for the fall semester. All bring extensive academic expertise in their respective disciplines. Dr. Keith Christy has joined DC as an assistant... Read Story.

[$] Seminar to study 1920s

September 13, 2009

Seminar to study 1920s VAN WERT -- The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center will hold a seminar on the decade of the 1920s at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, on Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Teachers of any grade level in Van... Read Story.

[$] The Hicksville Community Service Center and Community Memorial

September 13, 2009

The Hicksville Community Service Center and Community Memorial Hospital will co-sponsor a joint camp at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the hospital's community room 1. This free program will dispel joint replacement myths and answer questions about joint health. It... Read Story.

Do college rankings really tell the whole story?

September 6, 2009

Do college rankings really tell the whole story? There are some college presidents who have lots of sleepless nights in August waiting for the next year's U.S. News and World Report rankings to be released. An increase in rankings is greeted with glee,... Read Story.

Liberty Center student named essay finalist

September 6, 2009

Liberty Center student named essay finalist COLUMBUS -- Ohio Partners in Character Education has announced the finalists in the 2009 statewide laws of life essay contest. Among them is Liberty Center Middle School student, Nikole Kern. The statewide... Read Story.

Ohio University to increase tuition

September 6, 2009

Ohio University to increase tuition ATHENS -- The Ohio University board of trustees has approved an increase in the Athens campus instructional and general fees by 3.5 percent for the 2010 winter and spring quarters. "This was not an easy recommendation... Read Story.

Taking orders for small barns, sheds

September 6, 2009

Taking orders for small barns, sheds ARCHBOLD -- As part of their lab skills training, students from Four County Career Center's junior carpentry program are currently taking requests to build small storage sheds and barns. Buildings are made to the... Read Story.

Keeping kids healthy

August 30, 2009

Keeping kids healthy (ARA) As children head back to school, parents face another season of fighting cold and flu germs. In an average year, children catch six to 10 colds. In families with children who are in school, the number of colds per child can be... Read Story.

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