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Area entrepreneurs compete at Pitchfest to obtain funding as they start or grow their local businesses. The competition is hosted by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation where up to $10,500 of funds will be awarded to the winning candidates. Entrepreneurs present their product or service to a panel of judges, and they are evaluated on how well their business plan will produce financial success in today's economy and job market. Organizers of Pitchfest hold this event to promote an avenue where small businesses can help thrive the local economy.

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Homes that do hit the market are flying off the shelf with many fierce bidding wars from desperate buyers. This creates a hot seller's market due to excess demand and low supply. Local real estate agency CCR Realtors says just this week a local home that hit the market had seven offers within the first two hours. Rising inflation has housing prices up at least 30% in our area, but the extra cost and rising mortgage rates don't seem to be phasing the hungry market as of now.

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4-H is more than ribbons and awards, and Katie Honigford finds out that it is about friendships, self-improvement, and going above and beyond to promote the agriculture industry. Gracie Casebolt has been competing for 8 years at the fair and she has taken her talents nationwide to win top honors at other competitions. She will be joining the Texas A & M division one equestrian team this fall. But coming back to the fair is always something special to her.