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Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. The program for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023 allocates twelve $1,500 scholarships to students who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals. In addition to being awarded financial support, students will be connected to team members at St. Rita’s and invited to attend special events and activities related to health care.

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Area residents report receiving calls seeking donations for Find A Ride Program 

Lima, OH–Area residents have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be from the Find A Ride Program and soliciting donations.

The Find A Ride Program and Area Agency on Aging 3 does not contact via phone to solicit donations. Please do not give bank or credit card information to anyone over the phone that claims to seek donations on behalf of Find A Ride or the Area Agency on Aging 3.

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According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, "There are just two weeks left to let the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) know what you want to see more of in the great outdoors. The statewide survey to contribute to Ohio’s State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is available through the end of this month.

"Feedback from the survey will help determine outdoor recreation priorities of Ohioans. The survey results will be included in the five-year SCORP, which provides information on recreation trends and serves as a reference document for state officials distributing federal and state grants for public park facilities around the state."

The survey closes January 31 and can be found at https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jMMPPHUcrL9W86

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The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 honored Kameron Coughlan and Jonah Rehm for attending and graduating from the Ohio American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Class of 2022.

Commander Jerry Cupples and Dennis Morrison, Chairman for Buckeye Boys State, presented the awards. Morrison, Bluffton Legion chairman for Buckeye Boys State and The Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State, notes, "I’m sure if you asked Kameron and Jonah, they would both say 'It Was A Week To Change A Lifetime!'"

Morrison is looking for high school Juniors from the Bluffton, Ohio area to attend this year's Buckeye Boys and Girls State.

If you are interested, please contact Bluffton High School Principal Mike Minnig for information. Call (419) 358-7941.

Buckeye Boys State will be held June 11-18 2023 at Miami University.

Buckeye Girls State will be held June 11-17 at Bowling Green University.

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Landowners in Allen County may apply from January 12-February 24, 2023. 

The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) is in the process of selecting interested landowners who meet the qualifications for the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) in Allen County.

Interested agricultural landowners are encouraged to call or email WCOLC ([email protected]) for additional information. The WCOLC will complete a pre-certification scoring of qualified applicants. The WCOLC will select the landowners with the highest pre-certification scores and aid them in completing an application to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) for purchase of their agricultural easement. 

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The Putnam County District Library is offering free technology help for individuals who need assistance with their smartphone, tablet, iPad etc. Call and set up a 30-minute session with the technology trainers. 

They are available at the Pandora library on Wednesdays from 12:30-4:30; call 419-384-3232 for an appointment.

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