“I see most of these kids everyday and I just love that we can give back and put a smile on their face,” said Director of the Friendly House, Terry Conard. The Friendly House held their annual Coats for Kids Giveaway on Saturday, November 4. “We have been doing this for a number of years. […]
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Madison school boards hears successes for grading period
The middle school that is currently being constructed in Madison School District is progessing as planned, board members learned at last week’s Madison board of education meeting. Mifflin Elementary principle, Amy Parr-Wigton gave an update on the progress made in her school. And Superintendant Lee Kaple gave special recognition to retiring custodian of Mifflin Elementary, […]
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Madison board of education candidates share their views
Head of the Social Studies Department Steve Purvis, and the senior government class at Madison High School hosted a candidate’s night for Madison Board of Education candidates. The questions were framed by juniors in Purvis’s class. Pam Jones and Jane McGinty are two of the four candidates. They are returning board members running to retain […]
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Madison high school to receive artificial turf and all-weather track
The Madison Comprehensive High School Athletic Department hosted a commencement for the all weather track/field turf project on Thursday. The event heralds the arrival of artificial turf and an all-weather track that will be a valued addition to the school facilities and wouldn’t be possible without generous donations. The name of the facility will be […]
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Shelby PD welcomes Cody Baker
On behalf of the Shelby Police Department, Chief Charlie Roub welcomed Cody Baker as their newest full-time officer. Baker was added to the department when a new program started with the addition of a school resource officer. “We started a new program with the school resource officer and what that did was take one of my […]
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Boy Scouts present “Trek-or-Treat” 5K this weekend
Boy Scout Troop 121, chartered by St. Peter’s Church in Mansfield, is hosting the Trek-Or-Treat 5K on Sunday, October 27. “This is the third year we are having this 5K. We knew a lot of the Scout members and families of the Scouts enjoyed running, so we thought this event would be perfect for this […]
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Shelby Council weighs improvement costs, benefits
Three items emerged from Shelby City Council’s most recent meeting. Council member Steven Schag addressed council with committee news on Monday night. Mayor Marilyn John proposed a motion to confirm the appointment of Beth Terman to the Zoning Appeals Board and Councilman Garland John Gates inquired about sidewalk projects through the city. Schag provided an […]
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OGA Fall Festival will fill the mall with Tricks and Treats on Saturday
“Last year we had great success with the Fall Festival. We had between 300-400 children that were in attendance taking part in the many activities that were offered,” said Ontario Growth Association (OGA) President, Dave Yaney. On Saturday, October 26 the Richland Mall will host the OGA’s Community Fall Festival that is completely free to […]
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Passage of Mansfield schools’ levy minimizes program cuts, limits chance of state control
“The big picture is that Mansfield is a major employer and there will be a ripple effect if this levy does not pass,” said Mansfield City Schools Board of Education President, Chris Elswick. Mansfield City Schools will be on the ballot in November for a replacement levy. “This is an important levy because this levy […]
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Health levy renewal intended to continue funding
The Health Department will have a levy renewal on the ballot on November 5. It is a renewal, not a new tax. The renewal based upon the 2003 collection valuation that will not increase current taxes. The levy is a 0.5 mil, 10-year renewal of the 2003 replacement for the original 1994 levy, which contributes to […]