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Ohio ratepayer’s summer electric bills could top $800, report says
By Marty Schladen Ohio Capital Journal Reporter mschladen@ohiocapitaljournal.com COLUMBUS — Average Ohio residential utility bills are now projected to be about $800 for the summer, a new report says. That’s a 17% increase over the $682 Ohioans paid last summer, said the report, by Washington, D.C.-based Third Way. The estimates are of total average electricity…
Community
Haven of Hope launches $150K building campaign for new Van Wert Community Center
Information submitted VAN WERT — The Haven of Hope Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the official launch of a $150,000 capital building campaign to renovate and open a brand-new community center. Located next to the current shelter at 227 N. Market St., this multi-purpose facility aims to provide critical resources, warmth,and support to…
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Sports
The early recruiting dilemma: Weighing the pros and cons for high school athletes
Early recruiting has become a contentious issue in the world of high school sports. With college coaches identifying and offering scholarships to athletes at a very young age in today’s landscape, the debate over the benefits and drawbacks of early recruiting is more heated than ever.