April 2025

New agricultural research

Recent soybean research by Dr. Rafiq Islam, Ohio State University shows benefits from using sulfur fertilization and small doses of aspirin or salicylic acid (SA, a fulvic acid) to increase soybean yields. Soybeans are planted on about 86.5 million USA acres. Yearly increases in soybean yields have been flat and with lower prices, farmers are looking for ways to get higher yields. Hot weather, drought, flooding and other environmental issues have caused soybean yields to stagnate.

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Wayne Trace artists exhibit at three area shows

Throughout the spring, the art students at Wayne Trace High School have been extremely busy showcasing their work around the region. In the Scholastic Art Show which just wrapped up at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, six Raiders exhibited pieces. Senior Luke Stouffer received a Gold Key and a Silver Key, Junior Axel Bidlack received a Gold Key, Senior Fern Jackson received a Silver Key and an Honorable Mention, Senior Aiden Lee received a Silver Key, Junior Natalie Richie received an Honorable Mention, and sophomore Boston Font received an Honorable Mention. Senior Aiden Lee was also one of only six artists in the entire Northeast Indiana/Northwest Ohio Region to have his portfolio selected for recognition, receiving a Silver Key for his series of works.

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WT engineering students visit Dana,Inc.

On Wednesday April 9th, the Wayne Trace High School the students, from Ed Stuart’s Engineering Design Class traveled to Dana Incorporated for a class field trip. The field trip is a requirement for the CTE Engineering Pathway and the purpose of the visit was to expose the students to real world engineering design procedures and processes.

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The Influence of Social Media on High School Sports

Social media has become an integral part of daily life, influencing everything from communication to entertainment. In high school sports, social media’s impact is increasingly evident, as athletes, teams and schools navigate its role in recruitment, publicity and personal branding. While social media offers significant opportunities, it also presents challenges that affect both athletes and their programs.

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CCAO thanks Ohio House for additional support in many areas of county government

COLUMBUS, Ohio –The County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) would like to thank the Ohio House of Representatives for preserving many of Governor DeWine’s initiatives in children’s services, child welfare placement cost transparency, regional crisis stabilization centers, indigent defense delivery, increasing the Local Government Fund, and others. Additionally, the House further strengthened the state-county partnership through targeted investments in indigent defense reimbursement to counties, and 9-1-1 funding.

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How business owners can make Social Security part of their retirement planning

Most business owners are focused on growing their business and legacy. But at some point, they must consider a plan for retirement. That’s why it’s important for business owners to begin thinking about how Social Security fits into their retirement planning. Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker – including business owners.

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BGSU partners with PCED and hosts grant writing workshop

PAULDING – Lisa Lawson, Project Manager for Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Center for Regional Development (CRD), held a grant writing workshop at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office here. The session empowered 16 local professionals, representing 13 individual businesses, by equipping them with essential skills to navigate the often-complicated world of grants.

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Rev. Jon Nicholas Appointed Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment at MVNU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Jon Nicholas as the new Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective June 1. With a remarkable 25-year background in church ministry and leadership, Jon is poised to bring invaluable experience and a passion for higher education to this important role.

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