University of Northwestern Ohio News

Brett Braden, son of Brian and Wendy Braden, of Chillicothe, has been accepted to the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, where he will begin classes in August, majoring in the automotive/high performance program.

Dec. 14--LAFAYETTE -- When Jared Sloan graduates high school in the spring, he'll be ready for the "real world." He's certain of it and thanks the U.S. Army for the experience.

Mayor's Hispanic American Advisory Board and First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor's Hispanic American Advisory Board recently presented 16 students the "Achieving the Dream" scholarship.

Here are highlights from residents in Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods: - Sixteen Hispanic local graduate and undergraduate students received the 2009 "Achieving the Dream" scholarship at a luncheon held recently.

Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Steve and Amy Warnecke of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann, to Jason Joseph Bockey, son of Joe and Doris Bockey of Delphos.

Dustin Minix was 2 years old when his love for automobiles began to shine. When his grandmother approached a steep hill while driving him through Concord, he would say: "Make it go vroom!" "I had to buy him toys that only could be taken apart and put back together because he was going to take them apart anyways," his mother, Vicki Minix, said.

Lisa Smaroff of Warren earned her associate degree in baking and pastry arts from The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, N.Y., on May 22.

Kara Wright from Kenwood High was recently awarded the Certificate of Recognition from the Commonwealth Honors Academy.

St. Henry senior Ashley Kunkler, seated center, will attend the University of Northwestern Ohio and play golf for the Racers next fall.

Joshua Hughey has made the dean's list at the University of Northwestern Ohio for the August 2009 session in the College of Technologies.

Katie Pyle, left, and Shelby Decker captured the WBL first doubles singles title on Saturday, helping the NetDogs win a share of the overall WBL tennis championship along with Shawnee.

LANCASTER -- Matt Meadows, son of Dave Meadows and Kathi Meadows of Lancaster and student at Amanda-Clearcreek High School, has been accepted to the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.

Published: Thursday, August 27, 2009 Four University of Northwestern Ohio tennis players were named by the ITA as Scholar-Athletes: Bryan Wright , Logan Wyse , Tara Carr and Jamie Hilborn .Wyse and Hilborn were repeats.

Brandon Erdman, left, and Fred Golemboski, both 2007 graduates of Brush High School, have been working with pit crews at pro stock-car races throughout the country through their high-performance automotive program at the University of Northwest Ohio.

PLEASANTVILLE -- David Leith, son of John Leith and Peg Leith, of Pleasantville, was accepted to the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima to begin classes in the June session.

Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Sally Hummer and James and Kristy Hummer of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay, to Jason Michael Koesters, son of Nortbert and Mary Lou Koesters of Minster.

LIMA -- Brian M. Graham, son of Camila and the late Don Graham of Frazeysburg, recently graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.

Sally Hummer and James and Kristy Hummer of Elida announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kay, to Jason Michael Koesters, son of Nortbert and Mary Lou Koesters of Minster.

Eligible military veterans can now get free tuition at several area colleges and universities.

A new building at the University of Northwestern Ohio will house state-of-the art steering and suspension equipment for students and bring hundreds from around the Midwest to campus for training.