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Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature, Technology February 12, 2024

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May 12, 2024

Mark Fox received the Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award as the administrative staff member of the year during annual awards ceremony

May 11, 2024

BGSU Falcon Flight Team to apply education, skills at national aviation competition

May 10, 2024

Phipps, Shevlin and Hebeka Family Dentistry recognized by BG American Legion for service to veterans

May 10, 2024

Caregiver medical care options and training to be offered at Care Compass program

May 10, 2024

‘Better Health Better You’ workshop scheduled at Wood County Senior Center

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