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Avenues teams with local tattoo studio to prevent domestic violence
By Stan SchwartzRecently, Avenues, the organization that helps survivors of domestic violence teamed with Oddity Archive Ink, a local tattoo studio in Bowling Green, to raise funds for Avenue’s programs.The focus of the effort last Saturday was in honor of Emily Traynor, who lost her life to domestic violence last October. Her mother, Lisa Johnson,…
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WRAP training set to help improve workforce retention
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Workforce Assistance Program and the Audrain County Commission will hold a free extended Lunch ‘N Learn program to help local businesses improve workforce retention and employee morale.The training will take place on April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Farnen Community Room, downstairs…
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Van-Far Junior High performs well at South Shelby Invitational
By Brandie GayThe Van-Far Junior High track and field team turned in a strong, well-rounded performance at the South Shelby Middle School Invitational on April 14, earning multiple medals and team point finishes against a competitive field.Van-Far brought home two, third-place medals on the day. Emma Evans placed third in the shot put, while Eli…