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Madison Elementary Olympics set for May 16
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The youngest athletes from Madison Local Schools will have their time to shine during the Elementary Olympics on May 16. Students in third and fourth grade will compete in events including the 50-yard dash, 100-meter sprint, 400-meter sprint, 4×100 relay, standing long jump and medicine ball throw. Students of all ages, parents […]
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What’s the timeline on the Turtle Creek extension project?
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority currently manages Turtle Creek, a complex in Mansfield with 158 one-bedroom senior apartments. The property, located at the 300 block of James Avenue, is owned by the Mansfield Leased Housing Corporation, a separate, non-profit entity created by the MMHA. All three members of the MLHC board are appointed […]
Posted inHousing, News
Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority reports high voucher use, waiting list remains closed
MANSFIELD — It will likely be a year before the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority can break ground on an expansion of its Turtle Creek apartment complex. That hasn’t stopped executive director Steve Andrews from considering possibilities for the agency’s next project. The Turtle Creek extension project, at the 300 block of James Avenue, will create […]
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Mansfield BOE votes on demolition contract for Prospect Elementary
MANSFIELD — Prospect Elementary School is slated for demolition. The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday to approve a contract with Advanced Demolition Services, LLC to abate and demolish the building, located at 485 Gilbert Avenue. Treasurer Tacy Courtright said the district issued a request for competitive proposals and received five. Advanced Demolition’s […]
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Shelby hires Michael Browning as next superintendent
SHELBY — Michael Browning can still remember the moment he realized he wanted to be an educator. He was a freshman in college and pursuing a major in sports journalism. An offer to help his younger brother with his homework changed everything. “I think he was in sixth grade at the time and he just was […]
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Sherman Elementary wins weekend meal program award from Children’s Hunger Alliance
MANSFIELD — Michael Howard grinned as a class of kindergarten students walked towards him. Their hands went up almost automatically, poised for high fives as they passed him on their way to recess. “Hey smartie!” he said. “Have fun outside.” Howard does a little bit of everything at Sherman Elementary. He steps in as a […]
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Madison seeking grant funds for career-tech expansion
MADISON TOWNSHIP – A new provision in Ohio’s next biennium budget could open the door for a career tech expansion at Madison Comprehensive High School. Supt. Rob Peterson told school board members last week the district is working on a grant proposal to add five new classrooms and one new lab onto the back of the […]