Ohio foodbanks: Funding needed for fresh food with local roots

Ohio food banks are urging state lawmakers to approve what they said is a modest budget increase needed to get more fresh, local produce into the hands of hungry families.
Ohio food banks are urging state lawmakers to approve what they said is a modest budget increase needed to get more fresh, local produce into the hands of hungry families.
VAN WERT - This fall, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will resonate with a powerful blend of classical brilliance and youthful energy as The 5 Browns take the stage on Friday, September 26th at 7:30 PM. Known as “the Fab Five of Classical Music,” this sibling quintet has redefined what it means to be piano prodigies in the modern age. Presented by The Ohio Music Teachers Association and Supported by Roger & Kay Okuley.
Since its enactment in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of gender equality in education, including high school sports. The legislation, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities, has had a profound impact on the landscape of high school athletics, promoting equal opportunities for female athletes and driving significant changes in sports programs across the country.
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio Senate’s passage of the biennial state operating budget:
We’re activists from different parties, and both are appalled by the violence in Los Angeles. As Senator Fetterman said, there is no excuse for the violence, and it should be condemned.
HAVILAND – A pair of Green Meadows Conference rivals met in ACME baseball action Thursday night with host Wayne Trace rolling to a 23-1 win over visiting Hicksville.
PAULDING – Green Meadows Conference squads Ayersville and Paulding hooked up for an ACME doubleheader Wednesday evening with the host Panthers recording victories of 8-5 and 2-0 on the night.
PAULDING – Grady Barton struck out eight and scattered one hit and one walk in tossing a complete-game victory as the Paulding ACME baseball team defeated Ottoville 5-0 Thursday night.
VAN WERT – After falling behind 4-0 early in the contest, the Wayne Trace ACME baseball team exploded for seven runs in the top of the fourth and went on to record a 9-7 victory over host Lincolnview Monday evening.
VAN WERT — 82nd District Ohio House member Roy Klopfenstein co-sponsored House Bill 10, which recently passed the Ohio House.