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OAKWOOD — Four Cooper Farms team members were selected to participate in the 11th Annual “Young Leaders Under 30” program sponsored in part by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The program recognizes young professionals who work for companies directly involved in the production and processing of poultry and meat or in the production of animal food and pet food. In addition to engaging the next generation of young professionals (ages 21-29), the program celebrates their status as up and coming leaders in the industry. Attending on behalf of Cooper Farms were Arlyn Cooper, Joelle Hemmelgarn, Nick Link and Nick Mansfield.

ADA — The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration at Ohio Northern University has received a full five-year extension of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

PAULDING — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,074 to local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.

LIMA — At the awards luncheon held during the Ohio Pork Congress, Todd Post of Fort Recovery was named the Ohio Pork Council Swine Manager of the Year. This award recognizes a leader of a swine operation who is highly knowledgeable of the pork industry and has demonstrated the ability to make key decisions on behalf of his operation.

The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running Feb. 9 through Feb. 15. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County Recorder Mona Losh’s Office.

LIMA — The Allen County Land Bank program has applications open for home improvement across the county. Allen County Auditor Rachael Gilroy has transformed the program from demolitions to now addressing the need for renovations. Gilroy said the goal is to help homeowners who need assistance with repairs.

COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine this week endorsed the idea of dumping the elected officials in charge of setting Ohio’s political districts, in favor of a nonpartisan commission, although a spokesman said the “devil’s in the details” when it comes to his possible support of how to do it.

LIMA — A Lima man convicted of drug trafficking and possession charges was sentenced to eight years in prison in an emotional hearing Friday.

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern, Ohio’s governor said Friday, but worries remain among residents near the disaster site who’ve complained about lingering headaches and irritated eyes.