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Apollo all-area board meeting Feb. 5

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Apollo Career Center will kick off Career Tech Education Month with the annual  All Area Boards Meeting held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Apollo Commons.

The program highlights include a presentation by Superintendent Judy Wells and Nate Neuenschwander, President of Touchstone CPM, on the progress of the seven-phase construction/renovation of Apollo Career Center.

Following will be the induction of three alumni into the Apollo Hall of Fame:

• Chris Buell, Welding Supervisor, Crown Equipment, Perry

• Nicole (Saunders) Scott, Marketing Director, Allen County Lima Area Chamber of Commerce, Secretarial, Elida

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University partners with St. John Fisher college in LEAP program

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, February 5, 2015

The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law and St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, N.Y., have announced a 3+3 Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP), which will allow legal studies majors and pre-law students at Fisher an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in six years, while minimizing the cost of their educations.

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Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship applications accepted

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Bluffton, is accepting applications for the Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

The scholarship is meant to promote the career of nursing.  Therefore the scholarship money may be used toward a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a degree as a Registered Nurse, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The scholarship is to be used to pay school related expenses toward any of these degrees.

The scholarship offers a minimum award of $500, and will be paid directly to the vocational school or college where the student is enrolled.

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Here's February features from Mustard Seed Cafe, Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Mustard Seed Café, (567-226-1120) 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its
February features.

DINNER:
1 - Crab-stuffed Sole in beurre blanc with light greens and vinaigrette
2 - Pan-seared Salmon over couscous with Mediterranean ragout and feta
3 - Veal Medallions over polenta with mixed mushroom pan sauce

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It's simple: take selfie at a local business and...maybe you'll win a cash prize

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 5, 2015

This looks like fun and maybe I can win some cash.

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliiance is rolling out its new Buy Local logo.

During the logo launch Icon viewers can support Hardin County's small businesses, shops and eateries. There's a chance to win a $50 Chamber Gold Gift Certificate.

Here's what you do:

Step 1 - "Like" the chamber's Facebook page

Step 2 -  Post a “selfie” of you "buying local" with a Hardin County business within the comment section of this posting.

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First United Methodist congregation prepares to move into its new worship home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Ash Wednesday 2015 takes on a new meaning for First United Methodist members the year.

Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel will preach during the service, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, which will include communion and will be held in the new church building.

The guest preacher is the father of Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel, pastor of the Ada congregation.

Several additional events take place in February, March and April as the congregation prepares to move into its new building.

• A complete schedule of events planned is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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