Scholarships offered
WATERFORD --- Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will be awarding $90,000 in college scholarships this spring to students in New London and Windham counties.
The credit union will accept scholarship applications through March 15. Applications must be submitted electronically, and can be found at https://charteroak.org/content/scholarship-program. Applicants must be members of the credit union; non-members can visit any branch location or call 860.446.8085 or 800.962.3237 to become a member, and to become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship.
The scholarship program rewards students who are involved in their local communities through volunteer activities and who maintain a strong grade point average.

Donation
Ronald P. Coderre, left, commander of American Legion Post #13 of Putnam, thanked Kevin Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, for a recent donation the bank made to the Post.  Post #13 was presented a $500 grant from the bank in support of Boys State and Americanism programs that are sponsored by the Post for local youth. Courtesy photo.

By the edge of the Little River in Murphy Park.