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Two James B. Childress scholarships awarded to local students
Summary
The Board awarded two $1,500 James B. Childress scholarships for 2026 to Evan Merrick and Kennedy Compton after reviewing applications and qualifications.
The Village Board reviewed scholarship applications and, noting two applicants met the qualifications and had similar academic and community-service records, approved awarding two James B. Childress scholarships of $1,500 each. The Board named Evan Merrick and Kennedy Compton as recipients for 2026 (motion by Jim Rains; seconded by J.D. Williams).
Board discussion noted the village did not receive applications for 2025; as a result, the 2026 allocation provided two awards. The clerk will record the scholarship disbursements and notify recipients.
