The Ave Herald

Merger of Shamrock, 1st National Banks Gets Green Light

Published on Thursday, 16 January 2014 23:25

The planned merger of Shamrock Bank, which operates the bank branch in Ave Maria, with First National Bank has been cleared by the Comptroller of Currency and is expected to close in Febraury. The merger was announced in October, 2013.
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Donahue Academy Granted Injunctive Relief from Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate

Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2014 20:11

A federal district court judge in Michigan has granted injunctive relief from the Obamacare contraceptive mandate to several non-profit organizations related to Tom Monaghan's philanthropic efforts, including the Rhodora J. Donahue Academy in Ave Maria, FL. Judge Stephen J. Murphy said he believed the plaintiffs had a strong likelihood of succeeding on the merits of the case.
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The Pace Picks up in Ave Maria as the Season Gets into Full Swing

Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2014 20:19

New model homes, the annual steak cook-off and more -- the calendar is filling up with activities in Ave Maria now that the "season" is in full swing, beginning with a busy January, writes Ave Herald Editor Patricia Sette in her column in the Naples Daily News Collier Citizen. (Above, a scene from the 2013 steak cook-off)
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AMU Conference Will Explore Role of Women in Politics

Published on Wednesday, 08 January 2014 16:54

Women in politics -- past, present and future -- will be examined at the 4th annual Genuine Feminine conference at Ave Maria University Jan. 16-18. The theme of the conference, which is open to all, is, "Woman - a Political Animal?" and will feature a closing speech by Dr. Pia de Solenni (right), a noted commenter on issues relating to women, politics and Catholicism.

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