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Sydney Scepkowski, Reporter

Sydney Scepkowski is a Miami sophomore with a double major  in professional writing and strategic communication.

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Ice cream from the Flub’s food truck is one of the Springfest highlights.

Springfest returns after last year’s cancellation

By Sydney Scepkowski
April 30, 2021
The city is ordering 367 “smart” parking meters like these that can read credit cards and smart phone apps but will not accept coins.

‘Smart’ meters to be installed uptown this summer

By Sydney Scepkowski
April 9, 2021
A substitute teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means Talawanda Schools may make use of a temporary state law that allows the district to use people without bachelor’s degrees, such as college students, as substitute teachers.

Talawanda considers non-bachelor degree applicants for substitute teachers

By Sydney Scepkowski
March 19, 2021
Aruni Marapane, speaks in a virtual lecture in Oxford on Thursday, explaining how contemplating death can help people live well.

Speaker discusses using meditation for emotional healing

By Sydney Scepkowski
March 5, 2021
Oxford resident Isaac Coffin peeks out the door of the quinzee Canadian snow shelter, built by the staff of Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center, Wednesday afternoon in Peffer Park. The event was part of Miami’s Wellness Day program.

First wellness day stirs mixed reviews from Miami students

By Sydney Scepkowski and Rebecca Smith
February 19, 2021
Talawanda Schools Superintendent Ed Theroux, top center, announced at Monday’s virtual school board meeting that students will work at home asynchronously on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26, while school employees complete their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Talawanda teachers’ second vaccine dose to result in two stay-at-home days

By Sydney Scepkowski
February 12, 2021
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