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ST. MARYS — Midwest Electric awarded $11,000 in scholarships to 13 high school seniors, including Bath’s Tatum Walsh and Spencerville’s Grace Goecke, according to a press release from the electric cooperative.

BLUFFTON — A Bluffton University chorus will perform Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem” in a Masterworks concert at 2:30 pm. Sunday, April 14 at the school’s Yoder Recital Hall.

CRIDERSVILLE — An SUV reportedly rear-ended a Wapakoneta school bus in the 500 block of West Main Street at approximately 6:59 a.m. Wednesday, according to Cridersville Police Nathan Fried.

LIMA — The West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce has announced a new scholarship opportunity for freshmen. According to a recent press release, the organization hopes to support Christian entrepreneurs interested in a career in business or “marketplace” ministry. The release also states there are a total of five $500 scholarships. The WOCC has partnered with Swartz Restoration and Emergency Services to create the program.

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KENTON — The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to the whereabouts of Michael Bolen, 66, of 304 Hunsicker St., McGuffey.

WAPAKONETA — An Auglaize County woman has been deemed competent to stand trial for attempted murder after an evaluation by a forensic psychiatrist.

VAN WERT — A Delphos man was sentenced late last week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court to jail time and a commitment to the WORTH Center on sex-related charges.

LIMA — One business in downtown Lima is making room for many others. The Central District is now home to Infinity Hair Studio. The building is located at 207 S. Central Avenue and filling up with small local businesses.

CELINA — An overnight fire seriously damaged a building at Kerns Chevrolet in Celina.