🎓 Two McClain grads score rare full-ride scholarships to Ohio State. Nicolas Alvarez and Dawson McMurry were awarded the prestigious Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship, which covers the entire cost of attendance at OSU. The university aims to award two scholarships per county each year, selecting students based on academic merit and financial need. McMurry plans to study computer science or engineering, while Alvarez will pursue biochemistry on his path to becoming a surgeon. Both graduates were recognized for their academic excellence and involvement in various school activities during McClain High School's honors convocation on May 8.
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🍽️ Free summer meals return to Greenfield schools for hungry kids. The "Summer Tiger Bites" program provides breakfast and lunch to children ages 1-18 from June 2 through August 1. Meals are available Monday through Friday at three locations: the Fifth Street colonnades in Greenfield, Buckskin Elementary, and Rainsboro Elementary parking lots. Parents can pick up meals without children present by completing an online form. The USDA-funded program aims to address summer food insecurity, especially after Highland County Community Action's similar program ended.
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💐 Lavender dreams bloom at Ohio's Timbuk Farms festival this June. The annual Lavender Festival returns on June 14-15 and 21-22, transforming the farm into a purple paradise where visitors can stroll through fragrant fields and pick their own lavender stems. Beyond the floral spectacle, the event features family-friendly attractions including rides, games, and a petting zoo, with food trucks appearing on weekends only. Tickets cost $10 per person (free for children under 2), and while weather may affect bloom schedules, festival updates are available through Timbuk's social media and newsletter.
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Profitable duplex with rental income: $239,900 buys you a freshly-painted duplex with a new metal roof and updates throughout, currently housing tenants paying $900 and $1,200 monthly—live in one side while collecting rent from the other.
Ranch near schools needs work: Charming $249,900 ranch boasts 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, and a spacious living area connected to a well-appointed kitchen, all located minutes from schools and amenities with a fenced yard and 2-car detached garage.