Thomas Bohl, a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, received a bachelor of arts degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14.

Hillsboro resident Jamie Evans was part of a trio of Wilmington College science students and their professor that traveled to the Republic of Serbia earlier this month to participate in the fifth annual International Undergraduate Research Symposium.

The Area 5 Soil and Water Conservation District held their Annual Envirothon on May 9, 2012 at Slate Run Metro Park in Pickaway County. The competition focused on forestry, soils, wildlife, aquatics and environmental issues. During the contest, teams travel to four 20 minute ecosystem stations to test their knowledge in the field.

The Area 5 Soil and Water Conservation District held their Annual Envirothon on May 9, 2012 at Slate Run Metro Park in Pickaway County. The competition focused on forestry, soils, wildlife, aquatics and environmental issues. During the contest, teams travel to four 20 minute ecosystem stations to test their knowledge in the field.

Three Miami Trace graduates were among the 11 young Ohioans who were recently named recipients of $1,000 college scholarships from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.

The students at St. Mary Catholic School participated in the traditional May Crowning of Mary before Mass.

The third- and fourth-grade pupils at St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro recently held a science fair. They presented many interesting and varied projects.

The third- and fourth-grade pupils at St. Mary Catholic School in Hillsboro recently held a science fair. They presented many interesting and varied projects.

The April students of the month from Buckskin were: Faythe Crabtree, Azalea O'Connor, Lukas Goldsberry, Kyler Williams, Chase Williamson and Tanner Countryman. They were treated to lunch at McDonald’s with their principal, Mr. Shumate.

The April Students of the Month from Buckskin Elementary School were: Jacob Howard, Evan Hutchinson, Macie Adams, Fiona Gilbert, Ella Osborne, Makenzie Gibson and Nicki Glass. They were treated to lunch at McDonald’s with their principal, Mr. Shumate.

Students completing two years of Southern State Community College's sign language coursework will perform an ASL concert "Shrek Idol" 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the college's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Christopher Ortlieb was presented the David A. Watts Memorial Scholarship from Sara Watts at the Art and Scholastic Awards Night on Monday, May 14. Austin Palmer received the Nell Ann Frump Memorial Scholarship.

Christopher Ortlieb was presented the David A. Watts Memorial Scholarship from Sara Watts at the Art and Scholastic Awards Night on Monday, May 14. Austin Palmer received the Nell Ann Frump Memorial Scholarship.

SSCC Theatre will host open auditions for the upcoming summer production of "Annie." Auditions, open to students and community members, will be held for adults 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, and for children 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Congratulations to the Whiteoak Junior/Senior High May Students of the Month.