Oak Harbor DECA members presented awards to three local entrepreneurs on Feb. 14, at the eighth annual Entrepreneurship Awards Banquet. The banquet was held to honor local business owners for their contributions to the Oak Harbor Community. The Oak Harbor Rotary Club hosted the event and provided dinner.
The criteria used to select award winners included creativity, innovation, outstanding customer service and commitment to the local community. The Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards were given to the following: Jeff Chio of Edward Jones, Anna Lou Spino of Batdorff, and Dave Heintz of DCh Holmes Limited.

In 1991, Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools passed a 4.33 mill operating levy.  The community has been steadfast in that commitment and has continued to  renew that levy four times since then. BCS is looking for the continued financial support of the community on March 6 this year. The Board and Administration are committed to producing a balanced budget while maintaining excellence for the students and district.

Danielle Franck, a 2011 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, is attending The Ohio State University studying Human Development and Family Science, with a minor in English and pre-law.