MANSFIELD, Ohio – When asked what the downside to Common Core was, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Director of Education Cheryl Cronbaugh replied, “The miscommunication is the biggest downside – people confusing the Common Core with the PARCC assessments. They are not the same thing.” Standards The Common Core State Standards, according to CoreStandards.org, were launched […]
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Rams finish strong at BGSU
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – While ten Madison swimmers ended their season on Friday night at Bowling Green State University, Head Coach Mathew Wade continued his season for another day. The fifth-year coach had to spend most of Saturday digging through archives. What he found made him realize how special the season really was. Senior Colby […]
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Farmers Market Do’s and Don’ts class offered
Jason Arhens, from Ohio Department of Agriculture, and Wes Englebach, Richland Public Health, will facilitate NECIC’s next Market Garden class, Farmers Market Do’s and Don’ts. The class will be held at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (199 N. Main St, Mansfield) on Feb. 24, 4 – 6 p.m. The food safety experts will explain […]
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Big Four Depot friends to hear about how Dennison’s depot was transformed into Dreamsville USA
GALION, Ohio – Wendy Zucal, Executive Director of the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, will describe restoring Dennison’s old, formerly abandoned rail depot into a popular museum and tourist attraction, “Dreamsville USA,” in a presentation to be made in Galion on March 5. Zucal will discuss what a depot restoration means in terms of community value, […]
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LSM spreads hope in Haiti, the “Republic of NGOs”
LES CAYES, Haiti – It’s dark, early in the morning; the only life stirring is the roosters and chirping insects. Before the sun rises, the market starts to come to life – the place where people hope to earn enough money for food for the day. Moms and dads don’t make promises to their little […]
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Security Forces keeps base safe, secure
MANSFIELD, Ohio–When visiting the 179th Airlift Wing, they’re often the first and last people you see. They’re the ones who are tasked with the duty of protecting the personnel, aircraft, and property. In civilian terms you’d recognize them as “cops,” but in military terms, they’re known as Security Forces. Staff Sgt. Nick Alexander doesn’t mind […]
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Snow emergency status: Sunday, Feb. 22
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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St. Peter’s stops Mansfield Christian, claims conference crown
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County’s most storied boys basketball program will have a new banner to add to the already overcrowded walls of the Franciscan Activity Center. For the first time in school history, St. Peter’s is a conference champ. The Spartans raced out to a 20-7 first-quarter lead and wrestled the Mid-Buckeye Conference title […]
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Mansfield Christian at St. Peter’s
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Winter storm warning issued for local area
CLEVELAND, Ohio (3:49 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20)–The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning which is in effect for Richland, Crawford, Ashland, Morrow, and Knox counties from midnight tonight until 10 p.m. Saturday. Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected, with snow starting after midnight. The heaviest snowfall is expected from sunrise […]