MANSFIELD — Morgan Cook couldn’t believe it. The 13-year-old gazed in wonder at the she shed, decked out with chic gray couch, a furry white chair and a hot pink vanity. “This is mine?” Morgan continued to look around, taking in every detail, as an excited group of family and friends took in the excitement. […]
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Outbreak continues at Mill Creek Nursing & Rehab in Galion
GALION — A COVID-19 outbreak than began last month has continued to sweep through Mill Creek Nursing & Rehab. There were 39 positive COVID-19 cases being treated in the facility as of this week, according to the facility’s website. Mill Creek first became aware that a resident was COVID-positive after the individual was admitted to […]
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Ontario Schools treasurer projects deficits in 5-year forecast
ONTARIO — The extra costs that come with the COVID-19 pandemic have put a damper on school finances, but Ontario Treasurer Randy Harvey said the district’s financial outlook is still better than in recent years thanks to the new levy the community passed last year. “We’re in solid shape because of the levy,” Harvey said. […]
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Butler student honored with R.A. Horn Award
BUTLER — Joey Lykins gripped his plaque and grinned. The Clear Fork Middle School student is a testament to hard work, dedication and what can happen when you have the right team of people surrounding you. Lykins, 11, was one of 16 Ohio students to receive this year’s R. A. Horn Award from the Ohio […]
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Mansfield NAACP announces scholarship awards
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield NAACP has announced its 2020 college scholarship recipients. The local NAACP chapter was able to give a record $1,700 each to five area students, according to outgoing scholarship chair Alice Williams. Williams, a retired Mansfield City Schools educator, started the scholarship program six years ago. The program is administered through the […]
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Mansfield City Schools closed Thursday
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Health reported seven new COVID-19 cases within the Mansfield City School district Thursday. The cases, which include one student case and six staff cases, were reported in the weekly update of the state health department’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Thursday’s update reflected cases reported to the state health department during Oct. […]
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Collins unseats incumbent for State Board of Education
COLUMBUS — Christina Collins, a Medina educator and mother of four, has ousted incumbent Lisa Woods for a seat on the State Board of Education. In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, Collins said she was “humbled and grateful” for the chance to represent Ohio’s District 5. “I cannot wait to get to work for Ohio’s […]
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Madison High School transitioning to remote learning Nov. 6-13
MADISON — Students at Madison Comprehensive High School will transition to remote learning for a week starting this Friday. Superintendent Rob Peterson announced Wednesday that due to a recent spike in staff illness at the high school, face-to-face learners will transfer to remote learning from Nov. 6 through Nov. 13. and return to face-to-face learning […]
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Issues round-up: Plymouth voters fail levy renewal
PLYMOUTH — Residents of the Village of Plymouth failed to renew a five-year, six mill general expenses levy. Mayor Cassaundra Fryman said she couldn’t say for sure what the loss will mean for the community. “That levy is a substantial part of our budget,” Fryman said Tuesday evening. “I don’t think that we’ll have to […]