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Alyssa Ayers, in left photo, was the first place winner in the Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District essay contest. With her is Mark Manifold, chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation District board. Dalton Lamkin was the second place winner of the Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District essay contest, with Manifold. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Winning soil and water essays

The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District presented its essay contest winners from eighth graders at Ohio County Elementary Middle School First-place winner was Alyssa Ayers, who received a trophy and a $100 savings bond. Alyssa is the daughter of Ken and Tiffany Ayers.

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BMV Good Friday hours

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, April 3.

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