Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Red Cross issues tips for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning
Given the number of carbon monoxide emergencies that have occurred in the past few weeks, the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio is urging households to install carbon monoxide alarms and learn how to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless and silent killer that, nationally, claims hundreds of […]
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Ashland University Founders School offers credit for Wounded Student Conference
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Founders School of Continuing Education is offering professional development graduate credit for a Reaching the Wounded Student Conference that will be held April 21 and 22 at the Berlin Hotel and Suites Conference Center in Berlin, Ohio. The conference organizer is AU’s Dr. Joe Hendershott, who is also co-founder and […]
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Main Street Books seeks art for ‘Improper Shelf’
With the success of the project that involved placing monsters in thrift store paintings, Main Street Books has issued a new challenge: to make art out of books. “The Improper Shelf: Repurposing the Printed Word, from Bookshelf to Art Show” will open March 6 at 6 p.m. Patrons may submit art before Saturday, Feb. 28. […]
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Galion’s Todd Roston selected Teacher of the Month
GALION, Ohio– Galion Middle School math teacher Todd Roston was selected as the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for December 2014. The educational recognition programs sponsored by the Ohio Lottery provide opportunities to recognize the outstanding classroom achievements of students and teachers. Roston, who teaches sixth and seventh grade students. was selected as the nominee […]
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Richland Soil and Water Conservation Announces Scholarship Opportunity
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is sponsoring two scholarships to this summer’s Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp. Full-tuition scholarships, valued at $325 each, will be awarded to one female and one male Richland county resident enrolled in high school at the time of the camp. Campers will learn […]
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AU Dining Services teams up with Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University Dining Services has agreed to partner with the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland to help girl scouts earn their cooking badge certifications. The girls will be a part of a new week long program that AU Dining Services will host in early June. The program manager of the Girl Scouts […]
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Lexington cross country runner honored at Ohio Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) yesterday honored Dominique Clairmonte on winning the Division II Girls Cross Country State Championship title. Clairmonte, who was also named the Gatorade Ohio Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, is a junior at Lexington High School and finished in the championship with a race time of […]
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Senate passes bill to update Ohio’s Tax Code
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Ohio Senate today voted to approve legislation that seeks to conform Ohio’s tax code with recent changes to the federal tax code. Senate Bill 2 would save taxpayers nearly $22 million in fiscal year 2015 and would help prevent complications when Ohioans file their tax returns. “Senate Bill 2 […]
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Pioneer given Auditor of State Award for 2nd consecutive year
SHELBY, Ohio – A recent financial audit of Pioneer Career & Technology Center by the auditor of State’s Office for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, has returned a clean audit report of Pioneer for the second consecutive year. Pioneer’s excellent record keeping has once again earned it the Auditor of State Award. According to Pioneer […]