(StatePoint) Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than waiting for your child’s college acceptance letters is learning whether they’ve been awarded financial aid. Recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) designed to simplify the process have led to unforeseen hiccups and technical glitches, causing academic institutions to delay sending out financial aid award letters. However, once you finally get the results, it can give your family a better idea of what to do next. Continue reading “What Families With College-Bound Students Need to Know This Spring”

At the annual forum, Mayor Justin M. Bibb will reflect on his second year in office

and share his vision for Cleveland’s future

 

Cleveland, Ohio – The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to announce the annual State of the City Address. The event begins at noon at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square (1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115) located in downtown Cleveland on Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Continue reading “The City Club of Cleveland Announces State of the City Address”

The chair of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) Board of Trustees will be recognized as a Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Woman of Distinction.

Helen Forbes Fields, J.D., a dedicated trustee, will be honored during the upcoming 13^th annual Women of Distinction Awards Event on May 16. This award is presented to an individual who goes above and beyond to make the community a better place. Continue reading “Helen Forbes-Fields to be honored as a “Woman of Distinction””

 

United States Representative Shontel Brown, the U.S. representative for Ohio’s 11th congressional district, believes the most meaningful legislation often comes from constituents.

When she served on the Cuyahoga County Council, Brown recently recalled how Rico Dancy, one of her constituents, suggested creating an option to text emergency first responders.

“It was because of Dancy, a champion for the deaf and hearing-impaired community, that I drafted legislation for text 911,” said Brown, a John Adams High School graduate. Continue reading “Seven CMSD students picked to sit on Congresswoman Brown’s Youth Council”

The St. Clair Superior Development Corporation (SCSDC) is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the role of an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will be the SCSDC office’s first point of public-facing contact and will handle a majority of ongoing vendor relationships. This position is also responsible for maintaining accounting files, monitoring grant awards and maintaining the grants tracking report, and should be knowledgeable in QuickBooks. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in a PDF format to apply@stclairsuperior.org by Thursday, March 28th.

You can also get ready for a totality awesome time with Ohio State Parks! Come early and stay late to enjoy a weekend full of programs and activities at parks around the state. Participate in eclipse science programs to learn about different types of eclipses, the significance of the 2024 eclipse, safe viewing methods, and to make pinhole viewers or other crafts. Evening hikes and owl prowls will open your eyes to nocturnal wonders as you explore the parks after dark. Select parks will introduce you to park wildlife ambassadors that may include reptiles, amphibians, and birds through animal encounters and feedings; others will offer a close-up look at animal artifacts like skins, skulls, and scat. Parks with Nature Centers will offer drop-in hours, throughout the weekend. Many parks will offer an archery experience, and some will feature movies in the campground. Individual program schedules vary by park. See the ODNR events calendar for an up-to-date list of eclipse-related activities to enjoy at Ohio’s State Parks. Discover adventure of all kinds in Ohio and share your Ohio Total Solar Eclipse fun with #Eclipse24 and #OhioTheHeartofitAll. Learn more at Ohio.org/Eclipse. And for more information, check out the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) website.