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Midwest Electric awards $11, 000 in scholarships to 13 high school seniors
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (431+ words) ST MARYS, OH " Twelve'area high school seniors were awarded a'Children of Members Scholarship'from Midwest Electric, Inc. Two first-place students received $1, 500, two second-place students received $1, 000, two third-place students received $750, and'six honorable mention students received $500 each toward their college education.'The winners…...
Lima Family YMCA hosts annual Healthy Kids Day for local families
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (220+ words) LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima Family YMCA hosted their nationwide 175th Healthy Kids Day. Healthy Kids Day is the Y's national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families In Lima, many organizations came out to promote their…...
Free event encourages kids to stay active, learn healthy habits
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (170+ words) LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) " Families in the area are invited to help their children build healthy habits during the annual Healthy Kids Day hosted by the Lima Family YMCA this weekend. The event, set for Saturday, April 18, will feature a morning…...
Children's Hunger Alliance works with Lima leaders to fight childhood hunger
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Ohio State Lima students showcase research at undergraduate forum
1+ week, 6+ day ago (101+ words) Projects ranged from planetary orbits to the possible link between smartphone addiction and hypnosis, to the role of women brewers in the Middle Ages. The annual forum is a chance to highlight student-led research across a wide range of disciplines....
Students at Bluffton University explore civic engagement and lessons from competition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (200+ words) BLUFFTON, Ohio (WLIO) " Students at Bluffton University are learning the value of serving others and building character through competition as part of the school's Civic Engagement Forum. Track and field coach Christopher Scott told students that competition can have both…...
Students gain real-world experience through Ohio State Lima internship initiative
2+ week, 1+ day ago (301+ words) LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) " Ohio State University Lima is helping students gain a competitive edge in the workforce through hands-on learning opportunities and career preparation resources. The university's Office of Career Development and Engagement recently marked Ohio Intern and Co-op Appreciation…...
ATR Contractors hosts career exploration tour for area students
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (200+ words) LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) " Dozens of Mercer County students traveled to Allen County on Wednesday to explore career opportunities at a local business. More than 70 students from Tri Star Career Compact toured ATR Contractors on Elida Road. The students, who are…...
Growing STEM: Spencerville middle schoolers explain STEM activities courtesy of Charles River
3+ week, 2+ day ago (332+ words) SPENCERVILLE, Ohio (WLIO) - After Charles River Laboratories made a $10, 000 donation to Spencerville Schools, students have been able to participate in more STEM-related activities through specialized classes. This has lead to these students getting an idea of what concepts are involved…...
Ottawa Elementary celebrates STEM night with baseball themed family learning
3+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) Hometown Stations OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) - Ottawa Elementary School hosting a night for all things STEM. With a theme of baseball because it's opening day, kids from Ottawa Elementary were able to bring their families and learn about different STEM stations…...