Chatfield College has announced that private scholarship money is now available for students registering for the fall term, which begins Aug. 23.

WILMINGTON, OH – James R. Rhoades o SR 73, Hillsboro, is the recipient of a $10,000 Wilmington College Transfer Honor Scholarship and a Southern State Scholarship award of $2,000 per year.  He plans to major in middle childhood education (science & social studies).

WILMINGTON, OH – Kristopher T. Duff of East Walnut Street, Hillsboro, is the recipient of a $7,500 Wilmington College / Southern State Scholarship. He plans to major in sport management and play soccer for Wilmington College.

WILMINGTON, OH – Jennifer M. Crabtree of Robinson Road, Hillsboro, is the recipient of a $7,500 Wilmington College / Southern State Scholarship. She plans to major in education.

Good news for those interested in Southern State Community College's associate degree nursing program - the wait list is gone. Beginning with the spring 2011 class, the college will use a competitive-entry format for all applicants.

The third annual early childhood education conference, "Building Bridges Birth Through Grade Three," will be held Aug. 11-13, 2010, at Southern State Community College's Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Erin M. Bratton of Greenfield and Kassandra P. Clouser of Greenfield, are recipients of Wilmington College Academic Achievement Awards.

The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held June 24 at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Mariah D.A. Wait of U.S. 62, Hillsboro, is the recipient of a $10,000 Wilmington College Academic Achievement Award. The award distribution amount, which ranges from $10,000-$14,000, is based on the cumulative high school grade point average and ACT/SAT composite score. It is awarded upon acceptance to Wilmington College, regardless of need.

Thirty area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test were honored June 17 at the 22nd annual recognition celebration at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.