Newsletter-Late-Week

Randolph County Judge Ben Wicker has signed a proclamation officially declaring May as Extension Homemaker Club (EHC) Month in Randolph County.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is proud to annually invest in the next generation of ag leaders through our scholarship program. This spring, 11 scholarships are being presented – nine $1,000 Customer Scholarships, one $1,000 Ken Shea Memorial Scholarship, and one $2,000 University Scholarship. Recipients have been chosen in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and school-related extracurricular activities. The Customer Scholarship Program, established in 2001, is open to dependent children and grandchildren of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers living in its 24-county service area.

Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Dean of General Education Donna Statler has retired after 38 years of service. Before accepting the role of dean in 2017, Statler served in different positions throughout the college like GED Instructor, Math Instructor, and Math Division Chair. To thank her for her years of service, BRTC held a retirement reception on the Pocahontas campus. Around 60 guests made up of faculty, staff, family, and friends came to celebrate. Dr. Martin Eggensperger, BRTC President, and Dr. Brad Baine, Vice President of Academic Affairs, welcomed and thanked everyone for attending before sharing stories of Statler’s kindness.

For Ann Savage, serving the community is more than a job — it’s a way of life shaped by decades of experience, family values and a deep-rooted connection to local business.

A former First National Bank of Commerce employee has been arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of more than $240,000 from multiple customer accounts, according to court records.