The 43rd graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held Aug. 12 in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Five students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.

Amanda Masters received the Anne E. Fender Scholarship, established by Anne and Donald Fender. Shawna Johnson received the Lena H. Rosselot Scholarship. This scholarship was established with a gift from Leana Rosselot, past board member.

Southern Hills Career and Technical Center was represented at Buckeye Boys State by Anthony Sharp, a senior in automotive technology program. Buckeye Boys State is a nine-day hands-on experience in the operation of the republican form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government.

From the feel-good tempo of “Annie” to the brutally true account of “The Laramie Project,” SSCC Theatre’s 2011-12 season covers the range from comedy to tragedy with a few stops in between. Season tickets go on sale Sept. 1 via www.sscctheatre.com at a cost of $15 for all four shows, a savings of up to $9.

Students and staff in the Bright Local School District returned to their classes this past Wednesday, and are excited to get back in the swing of things this fall. This fall, both the high school, and elementary will be working together to staff the Bright Food Pantry located in the old Concord School House.

Looking for new opportunities to reinvent yourself? Southern State Community College is now offering three new associate’s degree programs in Entrepreneurship, Food Processing & Technology, and Electromechanical Engineering.

The Patri-Tots Learning Center will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus location, 200 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

1935-36 Rainsboro School class photo

The Wilmington Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) is planning nearly two-dozen seminars this fall ranging from winemaking and ballroom dancing to public speaking, photography and writing.

In celebration of the new school year, Mrs. Salyer is shown giving the blessing of the school to all St. Mary Catholic School students and then blessed each classroom.

In celebration of the new school year, Mrs. Salyer is shown giving the blessing of the school to all St. Mary Catholic School students and then blessed each classroom.

Chatfield College has received reaccreditation for a period of 10 years by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This is the maximum possible time frame that accreditation can be extended.

Classes for students attending McClain High School will begin on Thursday, August 18, 2011.