Rhodes State College bestowed the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award Friday evening. Dr. Heather Moore was named the 2023 Outstanding Alumni, an award program recognizing one Rhodes State alum for their career excellence, community and collegiate service, and educational pursuits since 1988.

The academic and scholar excellence of students, staff, and faculty at OSU Lima were recognized and celebrated Friday evening.

Lieutenant Sisco began his Patrol career in October 2001 as a member of the 138^th Academy Class. He earned his commission in April of the following year and was assigned to the Van Wert Post. In 2008, he earned the Criminal Patrol Award. He was selected as Post Trooper of the Year twice and District Trooper of the Year in 2009. In 2011, he also earned the Criminal Patrol Certificate. As a trooper, he also served at the Defiance Post.

Ohio State Lima has two new programs starting this year, a primary education degree with an intervention specialist license and a professional writing minor for students to take advantage of. They also have 13 bachelor's degrees that can be completed right here in Lima or start one of the 200-plus majors before transferring to Columbus. University officials want them to know that they don't have to travel far to start their path to higher education.

Hundreds of Ohio Northern University seniors head off to the real world following the 151st commencement ceremony. 388 undergraduate and maste…

Area high schools kicked off graduation season Saturday night (5/14) at Lima Central Catholic. 55 seniors were awarded their degrees as part o…

Rhodes State College will be applying to the higher learning commission to be approved to offer a bachelor of science in nursing degree. They currently offer degrees for state-tested nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and an associate degree for a registered nurse. So getting approval for a bachelor's degree is important for the college to help expand opportunities for their students, but also for local hospitals as well.