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IN THE NEWS
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BRIAN BIGAM STEPS DOWN
AS PAINTS FIELD MANAGER
 Brian Bigam, field manager of the Chillicothe Paints since 2016, is stepping away from the position. Bigam has been a member of the Paints coaching staff for 13 seasons.
Bigam amassed a 130-117 record over his four seasons at the helm, guiding the Paints to a pair of playoff appearances and the 2019 Prospect League Championship, the second in club history.
"Coaching the Chillicothe Paints was a dream job for me," Bigam said. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd have the opportunity to be the field manager for such a long-standing and classy organization. To then be able to deliver a championship to the organization and fans made it that much more special."
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In conjunction with the Prospect League, the Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, announced their 2021 schedule Monday morning. The defending champions open the season Thursday, May 27, against the Lafayette Aviators at VA Memorial Stadium with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Along with $1 draft beer for Thirsty Thursday, there will also be a postgame fireworks display to celebrate the opening of the new season.
Once again, the schedule features 60 regular-season games with the Paints playing 30 at home and 30 on the road. This season, Chillicothe will play the Champion City Kings, Danville Dans, Johnstown Mill Rats, Lafayette Aviators, REX and West Virginia Miners. The Paints will play more than half its schedule against Johnstown and West Virginia with 18 matchups scheduled against each.
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Pike Soil and Water Conservation District
2021 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale
It is that time of year again! Anyone wanting to order tree seedlings from our office please click the button below and print an order form. Once the order form is completed with the things you would like to order, please mail the form along with payment to: Pike SWCD, 11752 State Route 104, Waverly, OH 45690
Orders end on February 12, 2021 and tentative pick up will be the last Friday in March. If you have questions or would like additional information please contact us at 740-947-5353 or email at lydia.dresbach@oh.nacdnet.net.
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All spring fairs will be hosted virtually through the Handshake career platform. If employers are not already on Handshake, I invite them to create a free account at shawnee.joinhandshake.com.
Our upcoming fairs include:
- Education: Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Manufacturing & Technology: Thursday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Business & Professional: Tuesday, Mar. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please email Angie Duduit (Director, Career Services & Workforce Development)
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TREASURER SPRAGUE OPENS AG-LINK PROGRAM FOR 2021 GROWING SEASON
To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year's growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today opened the 2021 Ag-LINK application period. The application period will remain open through March 19.
"A thriving agriculture sector is a critical component of our state's overall prosperity, and I'm committed to supporting Ohio's farmers and agribusinesses," said Treasurer Sprague. "By making capital more affordable through interest rate reductions, Ag-LINK helps to alleviate some of the financial pressure faced at the beginning of each year's growing season."
Through this application period, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive an interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Although the exact amount of the discount will be provided to lenders in late March, a minimum one percent discount is in place.
The Ohio Treasurer's office administers the Ag-LINK program to help Ohio farm operators and other agricultural businesses finance the up-front operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other costs. Ag-LINK provides an interest rate reduction on agriculture business operation loans at eligible banks, credit unions, and farm credit lenders.
Eligible farm operators and agribusinesses:
- Must be organized for profit;
- Must have headquarters and 51% of operations maintained in Ohio;
- Must use the loan exclusively for agricultural purposes; and
- Must agree to comply with all program and financial institution regulations.
Ag-LINK has been supporting Ohio's farm community since 1986. In fiscal year 2020, the Treasurer's office helped 822 farmers and agribusinesses lower their interest rates for new loans totaling $91 million.
Those interested in Ag-LINK should contact their ag-lender to begin the online loan application process. More information on the Ag-LINK program can be found online here.
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