Dean’s List
Easton William Wheatley, Ocala, Southern Arkansas University
Alexandra Saputo, Ocala, Berry College
Other Accolades
Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 77 high-achieving graduates during a virtual ceremony on Dec. 10. The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication, and drive for creating change, an FSU press release said. The local awardees are:
Catherine Sombat, Ocala, Advertising, University Honors
Darian Heers, Eustis, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Charlie Horse raises more than $12k in toys and cash for Marion County Toys for Tots
The Charlie Horse restaurant held a fundraiser for Marion County Toys for Tots Dec. 6 and raised more than $12,814 in cash and toy donations, according to a press release from Jem Chapman, general manager of the Charlie Horse Ocala restaurant.
51% of Americans Will Set a 2021 Money Resolution, and Getting Rid of Debt Tops the List
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Despite the general chaos of 2020, more than half of Americans will make a money resolution for 2021, and another 16% are undecided, according to the latest MagnifyMoney survey. Among those planning a 2021 money resolution, about half said they want to reduce debt or become debt-free.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, MagnifyMoney also looked at how people did with their 2020 money resolutions. According to the survey of more than 1,000 Americans, 53% of those who set a money resolution for 2020 achieved it, and another 36% have made progress.
Applause: Good news in Ocala/Marion County for Dec. 13, 2020
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VFW honors local students and teachers
Veterans of Foreign Wars McCullough-Mixson Post 4209 in Ocala recently hosted a gathering to recognize the local winners of two VFW-sponsored patriotic essay competitions.
The contests have local, state and national eliminations, and top national level prizes in the contests include a $30,000 scholarship.
Three area teachers were also recognized at the gathering.
The Patriot s Pen contest is open to students in grades 6 to 8. They are required to write an essay from 300 to 400 words on a patriotic theme, which this year was What is patriotism to me?
/PRNewswire/ More than 4 in 10 consumers with emergency savings have had to tap into those funds during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest.