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Mercy Health-St. Rita’s scholarship program is accepting applications

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 22, 2023

Deadline is February 24

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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Scam pretending to be Find a Ride

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 21, 2023

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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Hardin County Tractor Pullers schedule

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 20, 2023

The Hardin County Tractor Pullers have announced the following tentative schedule for 2023.

Organizers note: "We are still working out the details on some of these events, but here is our schedule as we have it penciled down this far."

June 10 - Ada

June 23 - Ottawa (Putnam County Fair)

July - Marion (Marion County Fair)

August 5 - Findlay (NW Ohio Antique Machinery Show)

August 12 - Ada

September 8 - Kenton (Hardin County Fair)

September 23 - Ada

Follow the organization on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hcpullers/

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ODNR asks Ohioans to share outdoor recreation preferences

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 19, 2023

To have your opinion heard, take the survey HERE.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – People have been spending a lot of time outdoors in Ohio, whether it’s kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, or swimming. 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 January 2023.

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Autonomous vehicles to be tested on Ohio rural roads

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Drivers may soon see automated vehicles on rural roadways in central and southeast Ohio as DriveOhio's Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project begins two deployments to gather data that will help define future technology needs.

Automated vehicle technology is revolutionizing the transportation industry, including the way that goods move, and people travel. While most automated driving systems have been tested in urban areas, there’s still much to learn about how automated vehicles operate in rural areas when navigating around curves, over hills, and in and out of shaded areas.

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AG Yost sues Dollar General and Family Dollar over deceptive pricing

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 6, 2023

Excerpt from the Ohio Attorney General's December 2022 newsletter:

After receiving consumer complaints from multiple counties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has taken two chains of dollar stores--Dollar General and Family Dollar--to court for allegedly advertising goods for one price and charging a higher price at the register. 

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