PAINESVILLE — Two area residents were among more than 260 freshmen and transfer students welcomed to the Lake Erie College campus this fall. Students claimed $3.9 million in merit and athletic scholarships for their outstanding high school achievements.

Blake Curry, of Eaton, who attended Eaton High School, received the Twin Scholarship.

Bradley Curry, of Eaton, who attended Eaton High School, received the Twin Scholarship.

The College’s merit scholarships are awarded to full-time students and are renewable for up to four years with good academic and social standing. Including merit and need-based scholarships, LEC students received more than $25.8 million in financial support for the 2017-18 academic year.