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A few odds and ends and mishegoss just to fill some space

Leave it to Gary Lewis to become perhaps the first person in my nearly five consecutive decades in printing to have mishegoss published in one of my printed materials – either from Rotary Forms Press, Inc. or any one of the half-dozen newspapers where I found almost gainful employment.
Greenfield fifth-graders donate to Shriners in 4th annual Art for a Cause
This spring, Greenfield fifth-graders used their creative talent to raise money for Shriners, and last week they were able to give to the organization what the auctioning of their artwork earned.
Mowrystown FFA Ag Day 2026 a huge success
Mowrystown FFA Ag Day 2026 was a huge success. Students from Bright Elementary got to engage and learn about how to take care of farm animals and about the environment. 
OHSAA member schools pass 11 of 12 referendum items; high school issue 2B fails; District Athletic Board election results also announced
Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 11 of 12 proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws during the OHSAA’s annual referendum voting period, which ended Friday at 4 p.m.
Memorial Day events at Pricetown announced
The annual Memorial Day activities in Pricetown will be held on Monday, May 25.  
Southern State hosts fourth annual Ohio code scholar event
On Monday, May 11, Southern State hosted the fourth annual end-of-year celebration for students, faculty, and staff involved in the Ohio Code Scholar (OCS) project.
Matt’s Take: Only mid-May, but Reds must turn it around quick
Cincinnati has 17 walks with the bases loaded, most by the Reds since 2021 (it’s only May). Against Cleveland, the bullpen gave up 14 earned runs, 14 walks, and held an 11.45 ERA.  
Village of Trimble in Athens County released from fiscal emergency
Auditor of State Keith Faber formally terminated the fiscal emergency declaration for the Village of Trimble in Athens County Thursday after an analysis confirmed the village had achieved financial stability.
Everyday Economics: Economy still standing, but the squeeze is building
Energy price shocks raise overall prices while weakening the real economy. Industrial production falls. Unemployment rises. Real gross domestic product falls relative to where it would have been without the shock.
Throw it behind you
There has to come a time when you sit up, look around you, wipe off your face, then sigh and begin your life again. I could cite an endless list of things that can ruin your days…or even your life for years. 
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