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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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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.