🌱 Benjamin Logan FFA officers toured Select Sires and Wendy's on retreat. The 2025-2026 officer team first visited Select Sires near Plain City to learn about artificial insemination processes, from semen retrieval to shipping. Their second day was spent at Wendy's Corporate Office in Dublin, where they toured the test kitchen, sampled unreleased menu items, and created custom Frostys. Between tours, the officers collaborated on plans for the upcoming year, discussing fundraisers, committee chairs, and a new student spotlight form. The productive retreat combined agricultural education, corporate insight, and team planning sessions.
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🗳️ Ohio lawmakers want to eliminate independent campaign finance oversight. Both the Ohio House and Senate budget proposals would dissolve the current Ohio Elections Commission, replacing it with a partisan-controlled body housed in the Secretary of State's office. The new "Ohio Election Integrity Commission" would have five members selected by partisan officials, creating a 3-2 advantage for one party. Critics worry about the elimination of independent oversight and question the tactic of making such significant changes through the budget process rather than standalone legislation. If approved, the transition raises concerns about funding gaps between July and January 2026.
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🍽️ Uptown Food Crawl offers culinary adventure for a good cause. The 2025 event, scheduled for June 21 in Marysville, invites attendees to sample signature dishes from eight local eateries including Fiesta Grande and Whit's Frozen Custard. For $25, participants receive a Food Crawl Passport and can enjoy free entertainment including face painting and a stilt walker while supporting the Union County Guardianship Service. The three-hour culinary exploration runs from noon to 3 PM, with limited tickets available online or at the UCGS table on event day.
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Horse paradise outside Richwood: This rural sanctuary priced at $850,000 offers a custom 5-bedroom home on 10 acres outside Richwood, featuring a gourmet kitchen, horse barn, and riding arena—perfect for equestrians and families seeking country living with modern comforts.
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