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Rhodes scholar

YOUNGSTOWN

Ashley Orr, the first Youngstown State University student to receive the prestigious international Rhodes scholarship, will speak at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday about her experience at YSU and the honor of winning the scholarship. She is among only 32 American men and women chosen as Rhodes scholars to pursue graduate studies at Oxford University in England. Lunch will be served. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. The cost will go up to $12 after Tuesday. For information, contact Darlene Muller at 330-746-3250, ext.106.To register, contact the bursar’s office at 330-746-3250, ext. 19.

Local therapy dogs

Representatives are available to host informative community awareness programs about local therapy dogs and other related services and programs for dog owners in Crawford and Mercer counties and surrounding areas. The programs will include local therapy dogs from Paws Hand Delivered that work at places such as the Yolanda G. Barco Center; Meadville Medical Center; Crawford Central School District; local libraries and other facilities. Information about the training and testing process for therapy dogs and how to participate in the PHD program will be provided, as well as other dog-related services and programs for pet owners. To schedule a program or for information, call Sue Anderson at 814-382-2478.

Expense reports

MERCER, PA.

Monday is the deadline for all candidates and treasurers of political committees and lobbyists to file annual expense reports and statements in the office of Secretary of the Commonwealth and/or Mercer County Bureau of Elections. The report must be complete as of Dec. 31, 2015. For information or questions, call the county elections board at 724-662-7542.

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