participate in a question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to gain insight into their leadership style, experience, and vision for the district.

District officials encourage parents, staff, students, and community members to attend and take part in this important step in the superintendent selection process.

Chamber’s mission and the broader Xenia community.


As chair, Johnson has helped guide several key chamber initiatives including workforce development programming designed to connect students and job seekers with local employers, expanded business engagement events such as member networking breakfasts and leadership roundtables and strengthened collaboration between education and industry partners across the region.

She has also supported initiatives aimed at increasing Chamber membership engagement and visibility, while helping to elevate programming that highlights ​

What sports do you play? 

• Baseball 
  

• Golf 
  

 
What has being a student athlete taught you? 
Being a student athlete has taught me that effort and hard work will help you achieve your goals. 
 
Favorite moment as a high school athlete? 
Getting to play in my first high school baseball game. 
 
A coach/mentor that has inspired you & why? 
A coach that has inspired me is Brad Davis because he has taught me that to achieve your goals, you have to put effort, time, and practice into them. ​

The Little Library at Legacy Park was relocated from Gwynne Street following incidents of vandalism. Its new home provides a more visible and accessible location for community members to enjoy.

Moving forward, the Champaign County Aktion Club will take on the responsibility of maintaining and stocking the library, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for residents of all ages.
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The Chamber is proud to support initiatives like this that strengthen community connections. Opportunities like this give individuals the chance to grow, serve, and shine while providing meaningful resources to Champaign County.

​The review evaluated vaccine storage, handling, documentation and administration practices to ensure alignment with state and federal guidelines designed to protect patient safety and ensure effective immunization delivery.

“This outcome reflects the diligence and commitment of our pediatric team to maintaining the highest standards in patient safety and quality care,” said Chad Ross, President and CEO of Mary Rutan Health. “Families trust us with their children’s health, and we take that responsibility seriously in every aspect of care we provide.”

The Vaccines for Children Program is a federally funded initiative that provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children, ensuring access to essential immunizations while maintaining strict regulatory oversight.

Mary Rutan Health Pediatrics administered more than 3,300 vaccine doses through the program in 2025, demonstrating its continued commitment to protecting the health of children and the broader community.

Mary Rutan Health remains dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care and supporting preventive health initiatives across the region.

About Mary Rutan Health
Mary Rutan Health is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit health system based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, serving communities with locations across Logan, Champaign, Hardin, Shelby and Auglaize counties. Known for progressive healthcare with a personal touch, Mary Rutan Health offers a full continuum of care with a focus on quality, safety and patient experience

Regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It also supports mental health and better sleep. Yet studies show that more than 1 in 4 adults still aren’t meeting recommended activity levels. 

So, Dr. Narcelles is sharing these quick and easy ways to “move more” throughout the day: 

• Take walking meetings or phone calls on the go. 

• Park farther away or take the stairs when possible. 

• Schedule family walks or bike rides after dinner. 

• Try a free online stretching or yoga session during breaks. 

“Movement is medicine,” added Dr. Narcelles. “When we make it part of our routine — even in small ways — it adds up to better health long-term.” 

As the days get longer and temperatures rise, it’s an ideal time to embrace a new season of movement that can help you feel your best and reduce your risk for chronic diseases that can affect your long-term health. But before starting any new exercise routine, it's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider to ensure the activities are safe and appropriate for your individual health needs. Just head to mercy.com for more information about primary care and walk-in care options that are available or to use our Find a Doctor tool to find a provider near you. 

​About Mercy Health - Springfield 
Mercy Health – Springfield is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by nearly 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as in Ireland and the Philippines. BSMH provides care for patients nearly 14 million times annually through its network of more than 1,200 care sites, which includes 47 hospitals. In 2025, BSMH invested more than $500 million in its communities across five states, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to health care for our patients in need. Locally, Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes Springfield Regional Medical Center and Urbana Hospital, has a mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Mercy Health – Springfield is a comprehensive, regional health care system, known for quality, innovation, compassionate service and a caring culture. With two hospitals and numerous physician offices and care locations, Mercy Health ensures easy access to safe, effective, timely and cost-efficient care for every stage of life through a network of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities as well as rehabilitation and outreach services. The mission of Bon Secours Mercy Health is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of its communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Visit mercy.com for additional information.   

for Mildred Bulpitt, a pioneering educator and the founder of the AAWCC Leaders Institute which prepares women for leadership roles in higher education.

 “Jo has been a longtime colleague and friend to me, as well as a mentor to me and many other community college leaders,” said Lisa Avery, president of Linn-Benton Community College in Oregon who nominated Blondin. “She leads with candor, grit and pragmatism, as well as dedication to the students we serve.”

Blondin will retire in June after 33 years in higher education including 13 years as Clark State’s fifth president. During her tenure, she strengthened the college’s position as a school of choice while expanding academic programs, growing state support and investing in long-term institutional success.

One of her signature achievements is the nationally-recognized Serving Our Own Through Advancement and Retention (SOAR) initiative, through which she has mentored dozens of emerging education leaders—efforts that have helped increase state funding by 60 percent and strengthened academic offerings, including the addition of four bachelor’s degrees at Clark State, with more in the pipeline.

Blondin also led more than $40 million in campus and technology investments, secured nearly $25 million in additional grant funding and expanded the Clark State Foundation to more than $40 million to support students who need scholarships and emergency . Under her leadership, the college grew its footprint in Bellefontaine and Xenia, launched in-demand workforce programs in fields such as cybersecurity, semiconductor technology and healthcare, and earned national recognition for its strong support of military members and their families.

Beyond Clark State, Blondin served as chair of the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees, on the Board of the American Association of Community Colleges and is authoring a children’s book scheduled for release in May.

“To receive a national honor of this stature is truly humbling,” Blondin said. “By recognizing my work, AAWCC also lifts up the work of Clark State’s Board, faculty, staff and students. This recognition belongs to them.”

What sports do you play? 

• Softball 

• Volleyball 

 
What has being a student athlete taught you? 
Being a student-athlete has taught me how to balance life with the things I enjoy. 
 
Favorite moment as a high school athlete? 
Hitting my first high school home run vs. West Liberty and getting two more against Bethel the next game. 
 
A coach/mentor that has inspired you & why? 
A coach that has inspired me is my travel coach, Dustin Napper. He has coached me for years and has shaped me into the player I am today. ​