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Westfall High School students grades 10-12 will get a glimpse of career opportunities during their Annual Westfall Way Forward on February 23rd.
This is an annual event that presents students with different career options after high school.
Westfall 9th-grade students will have a Digital Learning Day on February 23rd, with freshmen needing to sign-in to the Google Classroom to check assignments.
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Fayette County Farm Bureau is teaming up with Miami Trace School, Great Oak FFA and the Fayette Soil, Water & Conservation District for the Annual Farmers Breakfast.
See details below:
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(Columbus) – 40 Ohio livestock and poultry producers will receive grants totaling $10 million to help them expand capacity and meet the growing demand for meat processing services.
“The supply chain issues that our country is facing have put increased pressure on our meat processors, and they can’t keep up with the demand,” said Governor DeWine. “By awarding this money, we can help these Ohio businesses enhance their operations to strengthen the local meat supply chain and reduce reliance on out-of-state processors.”
Each company will receive a grant of up to $250,000, with half of the funds disbursed before projects are started and the other half awarded after the companies show that the initial funds were spent on eligible costs. In total, the businesses receiving awards have estimated that the funds will help them create up to 830 jobs.
“These grants will not only benefit consumers, but they will also help sustain these businesses and bring new job opportunities to Ohioans,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “In addition to new jobs, this funding will help businesses retain 300 jobs and nearly $30 million in payroll.”
The DeWine-Husted Administration prioritized the creation of the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program in the state’s 2022-2023 operating budget, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly last year. Grant funding will be used to implement processing efficiencies, expand or construct facilities at existing sites, assist in training and certification, and improve harvest services.
The $10 million grant program, administered by the Ohio Department of Development in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, generated tremendous interest from the meat processing industry. A total of 143 applications requesting more than $28 million were submitted. Grants were awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible businesses.
“The interest in this program shows that this industry is ready to improve its processes and increase its efficiency,” said Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik. “We are prepared to get these funds into the hands of operators quickly so that they can begin to implement their plans.”
“Ohio’s meat processing industry is incredibly important to our food supply chain,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda. “These grants will provide some much-needed help to facilities that are critical to maintaining an abundant food supply.”
For more information about the grant, visit Development.Ohio.Gov/MeatProcessing.
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(Update: Correcting the location of the tournament. Also clarifying Miami Trace Boys won the tournament, Hillsboro Boys and Girls are regular season champions)
The Hillsboro Girls and Miami Trace Boys were crowned Champions of the Frontier Athletic Conference Bowling Tournament hosted by Hillsboro’s Highland Lanes.
both Indians squads were regular season FAC Champions. The Hillsboro Girls recorded a 15-0 mark while the Hillsboro Boys were 14-1.
In Friday’s FAC tournament, Hillsboro scored a total pinfall of 2414 for the Girls title while the Panthers tallied a pinfall of 2658 on the Boys side. Miami Trace was 13-2 on the season.
Behind the Hillsboro Girls was second place Chillicothe (2066), Miami Trace (2035), Jackson (1562), Washington CH (1536) and McClain (1309).
Following the Miami Trace Boys was second place Hillsboro (2556), Washington CH (2509), Jackson (2480), Chillicothe (2317) and McClain (1614).
FAC All-Conference Girls: Player of the Year – Taylor Jordan, Hillsboro (211 avg.); Madison Tomko, Hillsboro; Onesti Evans, Miami Trace; Julie Lemaster, Chillicothe; Maddy Gilbert, Chillicothe; Brianna Callahan, Hillsboro; Macie Caudill, Miami Trace.
FAC All-Conference Boys: Player of the Year – Jake Manbeavers, Miami Trace (233 avg.); Conner Collins, Miami Trace; Shawn Woodyard, Jackson; Zach Ison, Hillsboro; Hunter Springer, Hillsboro; Mason Mullins, Washington CH and Shaun Rodgers, Hillsboro.
2021-22 Regular Season Standings:
GIRLS: Hillsboro (15-0), Miami Trace (11-4), Chillicothe (8-7), Jackson (5-10), Washington CH (5-10), McClain (1-14).
BOYS: Hillsboro (14-1), Miami Trace (13-2), Washington CH (8-7), Jackson (7-8), Chillicothe (3-12), McClain (0-15).
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(Columbus)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced today that $3 million in grants are available for projects that will improve water quality in the Ohio River Basin through the creation or restoration of wetlands.
ODNR is administering the Ohio River Basin H2Ohio Wetland Grant Program as part of Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative. Wetlands help improve water quality by trapping, filtering, and removing excess pollutants and nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from the water before they flow into waterways and contribute to harmful algal blooms.
“Ohio has a great abundance of water, making our state a prime location for economic development, so we must ensure that this important resource stays clean,” said Governor DeWine. “Similar to H2Ohio’s work in the Lake Erie Basin, H2Ohio projects in the Ohio River Basin will contribute toward naturally improving water quality throughout the rest of the state.”
“We have made water quality a passion and a priority at ODNR,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “Spreading the opportunity to contribute to this issue facing Ohio and build even more wetlands will only strengthen our efforts to ensure clean water for families all across our great state.”
The Ohio River Basin H2Ohio Wetland Grant Program is funded as part of Ohio’s 2022-2023 operating budget, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly last year. This is the second round of funding available through the grant program, with $5 million awarded for 10 wetland projects in 2021, including the Hellbranch Meadows West Wetland Restoration Project in Franklin County. “This grant program has provided an amazing opportunity for soil and water conservation districts and others to both improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat,” said Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District Assistant Director Kyle Wilson. “Programs such as this are an investment in the future of our state and will provide ecosystems services for generations to come.”
Right now, there are more than 80 H2Ohio wetland projects underway or complete throughout the state. You can find a list of ODNR’s H2Ohio wetland projects at h2.ohio.gov.
H2Ohio is Governor Mike DeWine’s initiative to ensure safe and clean water in Ohio. It is a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving water quality over the long term. H2Ohio focuses on encouraging agricultural best management practices, restoring, and enhancing wetlands, and replacing home septic systems to reduce nutrients that contribute to harmful algal blooms. For more information on the H2Ohio initiative, please visit h2.ohio.gov.
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(Piketon)- The U.S. Department of Energy will conduct two virtual information meetings concerning the air quality during demolition of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon.
Check the information below on dates/times and how to connect for the virtual meetings:
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Open auditions for Chillicothe Civic Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins will be held on Saturday, February 26th at 1pm.
Detailed audition information will be posted to the Chillicothe Civic Theatre’s Facebook page on Wednesday February 16.
Any questions can be directed to cctmarypoppins2022@gmail.com.
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A fundraising event geared for family and friends is planned for Thunder Alley Bowling and Fun at Shawnee Lanes on March 5th.
Here’s how it works:
1.) Put together a team of up to 6 individuals (any and all ages)
2.) Each individual can either raise the registration fee ($50) or MORE or pay $50 to participate.
3.) Choose a bowling time for your team, either 12pm or 2:30pm.
4.) Register your team by texting Jennifer at (740) 703-4285 include your captain and all team members names and T-shirt sizes.
5.) Please pay registration ($50) via Venmo at PlayForXXI. Additional monies raised can be turned in the day of the event and added to your team total.
Here is what is included for each bowler:
Bowl 2 free games with free shoe rental, free Julio’s Pizza, free Pepsi and a free Play For 21 T-shirt. Youth sizes will be available if you signup before the deadline of 2/24/22. They will also have a Chinese auction and 50/50 Raffle.
All proceeds benefit the Tristan Miller Foundation.
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(Chillicothe Campus News)- Have you visited the OHIO Chillicothe Spring Workshops ’22 webpage yet?
Registration for these nine exciting courses is now open and the spots are filling up fast. Learn a new skill under the professional guidance of local business owners and craftspeople.
Current Workshop Openings:
1. Resin Jewelry- 8 spots left
2. St. Patty’s Mixology- 5 spots left
3. Intro to Candle Making- 12 spots left
4. Needle Felting- 13 spots left
5. Polymer Clay Flower Pot – 10 spots left
6. Concrete Leaves- 10 spots left
7. Reclaimed Fiber Bowls- 14 spots left
8. Soul Line Dancing- 18 spots left
9. Intro to Icing- 5 spots left
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Unioto’s DeSean Branson has been voted SVC Boys Basketball Player of the Year and Zane Trace’s Gary Kellough is Coach of the Year as the All SVC Boys Basketball team has been announced.
Branson was one of the top offensive players in the conference, while Kellough led the Pioneers to their third SVC crown in the last four years.
Here is the All SVC Selections:
(1st Team)
DeSean Branson (Sr) Unioto
Xzander Ream (Jr) Zane Trace
Dax Estep (Jr) Paint Valley
Tra Swayne (Sr) Piketon
Casey Cline (Jr) Westfall
(2nd Team)
Cordell Grubb (Sr) Paint Valley
Levi Gullion (Sr) Piketon
Ethan Carroll (Sr) Southeastern
Joedy Ater (So) Adena
Nalin Robinson (Jr) Zane Trace
(3rd Team)
Evan Park (Sr) Unioto
Kyle Stonerock (Jr) Zane Trace
Trevor Wolfe (Sr) Westfall
Dalton Black (Jr) Huntington
Blake Hoops (Fr) Unioto
(Honorable Mention)
Davis Kerns- Adena
Cody Rawlings- Adena
Seth McCloskey- Huntington
Noah Potter- Huntington
Trent Mettler- Paint Valley
Cole Miller- Paint Valley
Brady Coreno- Piketon
Kydan Potts- Piketon
Connor Smith- Southeastern
Luke Corcoran- Southeastern
Jordan Perkins- Unioto
Jude Little- Unioto
Ashton Nunemaker- Westfall
Tyler Shipley- Westfall
Donavin Baker- Zane Trace
Ben Nichols- Zane Trace
