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Black historians, Holocaust survivors: Florida schools seek parent consent for more events
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two years ago, when historian Marvin Dunn wanted to talk to a Pinecrest classroom about Black history, his visit didn’t require much planning. But when he returned recently to give a lecture on his personal experience with segregation, only Palmetto Middle School students with signed permission slips were able to attend.
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Wapakoneta chamber to hold golf scramble
WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble will be at 9 a.m. May 3 at the Wapakoneta Country Club, 18781 state Route 501, Wapakoneta.
Bluffton to host English Festival Forum
BLUFFTON — An English Festival Forum will be held at Bluffton University at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Yoder Recital Hall, 1 University Drive, Bluffton.
Wapakoneta Knights of Columbus to host chicken dinner
WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Knights of Columbus will offer a chicken fry buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 614 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta.
State’s witness in drug trafficking trial declared ‘hostile’
LIMA — The state of Ohio suffered a setback of sorts Thursday morning in the drug-trafficking trial of Travon Thomas, when a key witness suffered an apparent loss of memory.
Ohio woman charged after disappearance of foster son, 5
COLUMBUS — An Ohio woman who disappeared with her 5-year-old foster son has been charged with kidnapping and child endangerment.