Locals recognized as ‘Good Citizens’
George Clinton Chapter NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution) congratulates Good Citizen winners Makayla Lanham, of Blanchester High School, Good Citizen Scholarship winner Delaney Thomas, Miami Trace High School, and Patience Persing, Macedonia Classical Academy the winner of the DAR Patriot of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest.
All-N-One 4-H wins first place in window decorating contest
The All-N-One 4-H Club held its third meeting on Feb. 21 at the Fayette County Extension Office.
Sabina resident participates in prestigious livestock show
FINDLAY, OH — Sydnee Deyo, of Sabina, and a member of University of Findlay’s Cattle Team, recently participated in a prestigious livestock show.
Senate panel OKs bill to overhaul Ohio education oversight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Republican-proposed overhaul of how Ohio oversees K-12 education and decision-making on academic standards, model curricula and school district ratings has cleared a Senate committee and could be put to a vote by the full Senate as soon as Wednesday.
4-H Tractor Club holds fifth meeting
The fifth meeting of the Fayette County Tractor Club was held Feb. 27. The Tractor Club dues are $20 for one club, $15 if you are in two clubs. and the tractor rodeo is June 11.
Southern State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend annual convention
For more than 100 years, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore career paths.
Southern State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to attend annual convention
For more than 100 years, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore career paths.
East Clinton FFA recognized for successes
SABINA — The East Clinton FFA has had a very busy but successful past few weeks with all three chapter officer books being rated gold in the state, and the ag communications team placing well at the state contest.
OSU Extension: The invasive Callery Pear
As of Jan. 1, 2023, it is now illegal to buy or sell Callery Pear and its cultivars in Ohio. This species quickly became a popular option for landscapes due to its signature, vibrant white flowers in the spring and the glowing red leaves in the fall. Despite the smelly aroma they put off in the spring, this recent news has created even more stink around Callery Pear. The tree’s ability to reproduce, spread, and sustain harsh environmental conditions landed it on the Ohio Invasive species list in 2018 and the 5 -year grace period has now ended in 2023, making the plant illegal to buy or sell in the state. The Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 901:5-30-01 also lists 37 other species as invasives in Ohio.
Local students named to Columbus State Dean’s List
COLUMBUS — The following local students have been named to the 2022 autumn semester Dean’s List at Columbus State Community College:
