ASHLAND— In one of the first signs of Intel’s influence reaching the area, Ashland University has announced it’s joining Ohio Technet’s Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium, a group of colleges focused on preparing workers for Ohio’s growing “Silicon Heartland.” The consortium — backed by a grant from Intel — will work to train faculty, develop curriculum, and […]
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Discovery School students see real-life Tortoise & the Hare lesson
MANSFIELD — A classic tale of determination, the Tortoise and the Hare impresses upon readers that slow and steady wins the race. Using this well-known fable, the leadership team at Discovery School brought an immersive literacy experience to their more than 150 students in Preschool through 6th grade. Recently, Assistant Head of School and Coordinator […]
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Richland County Land Bank not interested in working with Skilken Gold
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank doesn’t appear interested in working with Skilken Gold on its Kingsgate Center Shopping Center property. The Land Bank board of directors sent the City of Mansfield planning commission a letter Thursday that makes it clear the agency will not participate in efforts involving the former Kingsgate Cinema at […]
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Winless Walsh up next for No. 6 Ashland
ASHLAND — The locomotive has left the station and is building momentum. Off to its best start since 2016, unbeaten Ashland heads to North Canton on Saturday for a Great Midwest Athletic Conference game against Walsh. Kickoff is set for noon at Larry Staudt Field. The Eagles (4-0, 2-0) moved up to sixth in this […]
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GALLERY: Discovery School Tortoise & the Hare
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Madison announces 2022 Homecoming Court
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced its 2022 Homecoming Court. This year’s royalty includes: Morgan Alberty, Michelle Beatty, Hope Barrett, Ally Wigton, Vivian Lampert, Olivia Lord, Mylah Davis, Isabella Diallo, Peyten Myers, Wyatt Rivers, Brooklyn Thomas, and Paityn Hall, Owen Hoffman, Gavin Cates, Zachary Glasgo, Owen McGregor, Hunter Hucheson, Tatum Turcott, Evan Davis […]
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Betty Norris
Betty J. Norris, age 92, formerly of Shelby, passed away on October 6, 2022 at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, KY, with her daughters by her side. Born December 30, 1929, in Norwalk, to Lee and Lorena (Mitchell) Hunter, she had been a Shelby resident since 1945. Betty was a member of the […]
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MOESC opens esports game lab
MANSFIELD – In February, the Mid-Ohio ESC Board of Governors discussed uses for Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding in order to provide extended learning opportunities to Mid-Ohio ESC client districts. The creation of an esports program at MOESC came from that discussion. Esports, or Electronic Sports (Gaming), is growing in popularity in Ohio and […]
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Galion City Schools participating in mental health first-aid training
GALION – The safety and well-being of students is among the top priorities for Galion City Schools, and the focus on students’ welfare includes their mental health, the school stated in a Friday press release. One in five students has had a mental health disorder in their life, with 50% of mental illnesses beginning at […]
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GALLERY: “Stained Glass Alley” comes to life in downtown Mansfield
Mansfield artist Allison Pence works in an alley near Central Park. Mansfield artist Allison Pence and DLX owner Dan Lew are leading an alley art project in downtown Mansfield, sponsored by Gravity Ohio, a non-profit organization that seeks to foster mutual respect and understanding through shared cultural and artistic self-expression. DSC_0197.JPG DSC_0199.JPG DSC_0208.JPG DSC_0211.JPG DSC_0214.JPG […]