Teen Loses Eyesight, Wins Ohio Award for Resilience
AnnaMari Smith, 14, went completely blind during middle school but kept thriving as a student. Ohio just honored her courage with a statewide achievement award.
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Ohio Alumni Club Awards $18,500 in Student Scholarships
Nine Knox County students are heading to Ohio State University with financial support totaling $18,500, thanks to their local alumni club's commitment to education. The scholarships reward merit and keep talented hometown students pursuing their dreams.
3 Owens Students Honored for Excellence and Service
Three Owens Community College students received special recognition for outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and campus leadership. Their stories prove that community college students are making a real difference.
3 Ohio Seniors Score 31+ on ACT, Earn Top State Honor
Three Beaver Local High School seniors just earned one of Ohio's highest academic honors for exceptional test scores. Their achievement puts them among the top students in Columbiana County.
Ohio School Dance Raises Funds for Evelyn's Legacy
A glow-in-the-dark dance at Woodlands Elementary School brought together an entire Ohio community to support a foundation helping families facing sudden hospital stays. The event honored 6-year-old Evelyn Bauer, whose memory now brings light to parents in their darkest moments.
3 Ohio Seniors Score 31+ on ACT, Earn Scholarships
Three Beaver Local High School seniors just proved that small-town students can achieve big things. Their outstanding ACT scores earned them statewide recognition and scholarships to help fuel their futures.
5 Ohio Seniors Win Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Five high school seniors from East Central Ohio received the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Each student earned a $500 scholarship and will pursue science-focused careers at top universities.
Ohio Honors 5 Students Who Excel in Service and Academics
Five East Central Ohio seniors received statewide recognition for combining stellar grades with meaningful community service. Each earned a $500 scholarship and joined nearly 2,700 students honored since the program began.
Ohio Schools Rethink Success Beyond Just Getting a Job
High schools across Ohio are shifting from "just get a job" to building real career pathways that lead to growth and living wages. It's a change that could transform how graduates enter the workforce.
Ohio Students Win $5,350 in Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Two Ohio students are heading to college with extra support after winning local and statewide scholarships from their electric cooperative. Their combined awards total over $5,000 for pursuing careers in healthcare and agriculture.
Ohio Students Win $5,350 in Electric Co-op Scholarships
Two Ohio students turned local scholarship wins into even bigger opportunities, collecting thousands more in statewide awards. Their success shows how community investment creates new paths to education and careers.
Toledo Adds 12 Electric School Buses and Training Program
Toledo Public Schools is rolling out 12 new electric buses that will do double duty as classrooms on wheels. Students will learn to repair and maintain the fleet while the district saves up to $1 million annually.
Ohio Town Gets $6.5M Health Clinic and Job Training Hub
Mingo Junction, Ohio is building a community innovation center that will bring the town its first medical clinic in years, plus free job training and youth programs. The $6.5 million facility opens this summer with no cost to local taxpayers.
Ohio Needs Foster Grandparents to Help Kids Learn
Seniors 55 and older can earn a stipend while helping students with reading, math, and life skills through Ohio's Foster Grandparent program. The program has matched caring volunteers with children since 1972 and is still growing.
Ohio Senior Wins $500 Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Ridgedale High School senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck earned Scholar Student of the Week honors and a $500 scholarship from Ohio State University at Marion. The award recognizes his stellar academics, leadership in FFA, and four years of dedication to football and basketball.
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.
Piqua High Grad Leads Indiana to First National Title
A small Ohio town is celebrating as one of their own helped make college football history. Bryant Haines, who graduated from Piqua High School in 2004, just led Indiana University to its first-ever national championship as defensive coordinator.