Ashland University has made a bold move in addressing the issues of accessibility and affordability facing higher education. The University has reset its cost structure for full-time undergraduate tuition and financial aid resulting in a cost cut of more than $10,000 for the 2014-15 academic year. The tuition reset, which will apply to all full-time […]
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North Central State College sees enrollment increase for Fall 2013
Opening day of classes for the Fall term is under way at North Central State College with an increase in student headcount. The College opened its doors to more than 3,000 students and 26,702 credit hours. This is an increase of 8.6 percent in headcount, and 7.4 percent in credit hours for the first day […]
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MedCentral offers screenings and healthy snacking class
MedCentral offers free blood pressure screenings MedCentral Health System is offering three sessions of blood pressure screenings in September. All are free and open to the public. Blood pressure screenings will be held: • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the MedCentral Health & Fitness Center, 1750 W. Fourth St., Ontario. • […]
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Shelby Help line offers GED test classes
Shelby Help Line Ministries is again offering classes to prepare for The GED Test. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until noon. New students can enroll on September 3, 10 and 17. They should bring a ballpoint pen with blue or black ink, a pencil, a notebook, and their […]
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Watch your speed in school zones
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is issuing a reminder for drivers to be cautious driving in school zones and around school buses. The week beginning August 19 is the date most schools return to session and 20 mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect. “We get used to driving at certain […]
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Ashland Area Chorus and Community Concert Band announce fall schedules
ASHLAND, Ohio — Two community music ensembles at Ashland University, Ashland Area Chorus (AAC) and Ashland Area Community Concert Band (AACCB), have announced their fall schedules including rehearsals, concerts and membership requirements. Beginning Aug. 19, Ashland Area Chorus rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Room 242 of the Center […]
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WooMan bike ride slated for September 15
WooMan, a grassroots cycling event through the rolling hills between Mansfield and Wooster, will be held Sunday, September 15. Proceeds go to community breast cancer education and awareness programs, and some financial assistance with mammograms. Since its inception, the ride has generated more than $50,000. This year’s goal is to top 300 cyclists. WooMan offers […]
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Task force garners suspects and drugs
The METRICH Drug Task Force, with the assistance of ASORT, Mansfield Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Highway Patrol, and the US Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, conducted a countywide drug sweep on Thursday, August 22. METRICH and ASORT also conducted two search warrants. The first search warrant was served at 145 Sturges Ave. Detectives […]
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Hidden Pockets: The Apronistas Inaugural Art Exhibit coming to library
This coming fall Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will host an exhibit of art works created by fifteen local and regional female artists. The exhibit, titled “Hidden Pockets: The Apronistas Inaugural Art Exhibit,” is a collaboration of fourteen women who are a part of a social network for women called ‘The Apronistas.’ Displayed art pieces will […]
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Reminder to youth who used their RCDG passport this summer
The Arts and Culture Action Team of the Richland Community Development Group wants to remind youth with stamped passports from the Summer Passport Program that they have the two opportunities to receive a free t-shirt. T-shirts will be distributed on Aug. 17th at Central Park in Shelby during the Shelby Cruise In or on Aug. […]