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116487_5 J.A. OâLeary Scholarship J.A. OâLeary is the former owner and publisher of The Star News. He was a leader in community newspapers and a technology innovator. J.A. OâLeary was a leader in bringing the American newspaper industry into the computer age. He had a vision of the future of technology in newspapers and worked tirelessly throughout his career sharing his knowledge. He died in 1997 and the staff and family have sponsored a scholarship in his memory since. $ 500 Scholarship is open to a current year graduate who resides in Taylor County and is pursuing a career in journalism, communication, graphic design or computer technology. To apply, submit a one page (approx. 500 word) essay about what your community newspaper means to you along with applicantâs name, mailing address, phone number, email address, high school or GED program and high school GPA. Include applicantâs planned major field of study and the school or program they will be attending. Deadline: Friday, Apr. 10 before 3 p.m. Recipient will be notified by May 15. Applications May Be... Mailed to The Star News PO Box 180, Medford, WI 54451 Emailed to or kellyschmidt@centralwinews.com 116487_5 J.A. OâLeary Scholarship J.A. OâLeary is the former owner and publisher of The Star News. He was a leader in community newspapers and a technology innovator. J.A. OâLeary was a leader in bringing the American newspaper industry into the computer age. He had a vision of the future of technology in newspapers and worked tirelessly throughout his career sharing his knowledge. He died in 1997 and the staff and family have sponsored a scholarship in his memory since. $ 500 Scholarship is open to a current year graduate who resides in Taylor County and is pursuing a career in journalism, communication, graphic design or computer technology. To apply, submit a one page (approx. 500 word) essay about what your community newspaper means to you along with applicantâs name, mailing address, phone number, email address, high school or GED program and high school GPA. Include applicantâs planned major field of study and the school or program they will be attending. Deadline: Friday, Apr. 10 before 3 p.m. Recipient will be notified by May 15. Applications May Be... Mailed to The Star News PO Box 180, Medford, WI 54451 Emailed to or kellyschmidt@centralwinews.com
A bald eagle cruises leisurely north on CTH M in the town of Grover on Tuesday, March 3. The eagle had been scavenging a carcass on the side of the road before its breakfast was interrupted by passing vehicles. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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