MANSFIELD, Ohio — Preschool and kindergarten students at St. Peter’s Montessori School practiced their culinary skills while making a Thanksgiving meal during class on Tuesday. With the help of the teachers and a few parent volunteers, the students made pumpkin bread, corn pudding, applesauce, trail mix and butter. Tammy Kemerling, director of the Montessori, said […]
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‘Christmas at Kingwood’ begins Nov. 28
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Kingwood Center Gardens is ushering in the holiday season with its annual event, “Christmas at Kingwood.” Beginning Nov. 28, visitors can view the festive displays placed throughout the Kingwood grounds. With this year’s theme set as “holiday magic,” many of the displays have playful and youthful inspirations meant to create an enchanting […]
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Buckeye Bash features Tyler Everett, raises money for scholarships
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A sea of scarlet and gray filled the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Monday evening for the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County’s 35th annual Beat Michigan Buckeye Bash. This event always takes place the Monday prior to the Ohio State-Michigan game, said Kathy Russell, president of the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County. “The tradition of […]
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Outdoor education engages students with hands-on lessons
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Outdoor education offers a unique alternative for students, allowing them to learn beyond the walls of a traditional classroom through real-life experiences. And the good news is, they enjoy it. According to Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, Inc. staff, students are receptive to outdoor education and often provide positive feedback about […]
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History uncovered at St. Matthew Lutheran Church
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Pieces of local history were uncovered Sunday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, located at 426 Sherman Place. During a church service appropriately named, “Cornerstone Sunday,” church members Ron Pittenger and Brian Armstrong removed items from a copper box that had been contained in the church’s cornerstone for close to 100 years. Two […]
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Law enforcement officers, first responders complete CIT training
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Twenty police officers and first responders in Richland County were recognized Friday for successfully completing 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. CIT is meant to help law enforcement officers and first responders know how to handle incidents involving people suffering with mental illness. The program was introduced to Richland County in […]
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Madison helps students identify, foster career interests
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Madison Local Schools has a history of helping students identify and foster career interests. And recently, the school district has been able to expand on those efforts thanks to legislation that was approved in June. “As a result of that legislation, Madison, along with Pioneer [Career and Technology Center], received monies […]
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Women’s Fund awards grants to local organizations
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation held its grant awards program Wednesday, giving grants to three local organizations to support women of all ages. The grant recipients included the Community Health Access Project (CHAP), Parent Aide Program, Inc. and Pioneer Career and Technology Center. The Women’s Fund awarded a combined […]
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Ontario Schools to get new weight room
ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario Local Schools is going to get a new weight room facility. The Ontario school board approved a resolution Tuesday night during its regular meeting, allowing this project to move forward. The Ontario Athletic Boosters is financing the project through cash on hand and from bank loans. Dave Rehfeldt, booster club president […]
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How does law enforcement handle aggressive, dangerous dogs?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — People love their dogs. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 37-47 percent of all households in the United States have a dog. Because canine companions are such a large part of society, police frequently deal with them in the line of duty, and not just […]