BELLVILLE, Ohio – “I’ve listened to teachers both in and out of our district. I’ve read signed letters from teachers, superintendents, board of education members, and principals from Ohio and other states, who have stood up against PARCC, or ‘opted out,’ as you will. I’ve learned from them that this is not teaching. This is […]
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Ashland University, Ashland High School sponsor college night
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University and Ashland High School have teamed up to sponsor the Ashland Regional High School College Night. The event, which is intended for all high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are thinking about attending college and their parents, is set for Tuesday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Ashland University’s John […]
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Garden Summit to include children’s activities
The 5th Annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit will feature a garden summit for children from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 19 at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Ave. Mansfield. Richland County Master Gardener Volunteers have planned many hands-on activities for youth in grades K-6, including plant identification bingo, food stamping with paint, […]
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IRS Has Refunds totaling $1 billion for 2011 federal income tax return
WASHINGTON — Federal income tax refunds totaling $1 billion may be waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced recently. To collect the money, these taxpayers must file a 2011 tax return with the IRS no later than Wednesday, […]
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Rachel Gangwer named Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month
GALION, Ohio – Galion Middle School teacher Rachel Gangwer was selected as the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for February 2015. Gangwer teaches math to sixth-grade students. The educational recognition programs sponsored by the Ohio Lottery provide opportunities to recognize the outstanding classroom achievements of students and teachers. Gangwer’s nomination, and subsequent selection, was […]
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Richland Academy announces college music scholarship auditions
Richland Academy is excited to offer two college music scholarships to high school seniors planning to participate in college music classes this fall. The first award is the J. Frederick “Fritz” Wolf Scholarship: a vocal scholarship in the amount of $350. This award will be given to one vocal student who is currently a high […]
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David Laney
David Dean Laney, 57, of Shiloh, died March 12, 2015. Born January 1, 1958 in Willard, he was the son of Dave Jr. and Millie Frances (Tackett) Laney. A very strong man both physically and emotionally, David was a fighter, even over the past year, having his share of ups and downs with his health. […]
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Two Galion students to take part in Regional Spelling Bee Saturday
GALION, OHIO – Two Galion City School District students will take their spelling talents on the road. Seventh-grader Caleb Strack and fifth-grader Regin Kuehlman will be two of 51 students competing in the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee at Ohio University Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Qualifying for this event has been a long process. First, […]
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Sally Moore
Sally J. Moore, age 83, of Ashland and formerly of Shelby, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Sally was born on February 20, 1932 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Zeno Louis and Elsie (Waines) Hursh. She was a 1950 graduate of Shelby Senior High School and was […]
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Alex Demyan
Alex Joseph Demyan, 89 of Mansfield passed away March 11, 2015 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home. Alex was born October 2, 1925 in Mansfield to Alex and Flora Jonas Demyan. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during World War II, and graduated from Ashland College. Alex started working at Peabody Barnes in 1950 in the […]