ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo said he wasn’t looking to leave. Nevertheless, AU announced Aug. 11 that Campo will assume a “new leadership position” outside the university in the next nine to 12 months. Campo has served as AU’s president since June 2015. Last October, the Board of Trustees voted to extend his […]
Mariah Thomas
Ashland Source's Report for America corps member. She covers education and workforce development, among other things, for Ashland Source. Thomas comes to Ashland Source from Montana, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Montana.
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Loudonville-Perrysville schools consider greenhouse project ahead of school year
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will consider adding a greenhouse this fall, according to the superintendent’s report at its Monday board of education meeting. Jennifer Allerding, the district’s superintendent, shared during her report that bids for the greenhouse project will open in mid-October. The district has talked with Garmann Miller about the […]
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Hillsdale board of education votes to name new school gymnasium after retired superintendent
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s board of education voted unanimously to name the school gym at its new facility after recently retired superintendent Steven Dickerson at its Aug. 8 meeting. Dickerson served as superintendent of Hillsdale Local Schools for a decade, beginning his position in 2013. He announced his retirement in January this year. The gym will […]
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‘Summer of Sorrow’ premiere sells out The Ashland
ASHLAND — Robin Hawkins felt the excitement of being in a movie theater on Saturday night. But for her, it wasn’t just the excitement of seeing a film. Hawkins’ film, “Summer of Sorrow,” sold out The Ashland. “It’s surreal,” Hawkins said. The film focuses on Priar Road in Mansfield. The area, known to many as […]
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Ashland University’s Ashbrook Center wraps up 2023 summer academies
ASHLAND — Kimberly Hurt didn’t plan on attending college until last year, after she attended an Ashbrook summer academy at Ashland University. The Ashbrook Academies, run through AU’s Ashbrook Center, serve high school students entering their junior and senior years. The academies are week-long summer classes that run from mid-June to the end of July. […]