MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Central Committee will meet Monday, April 29, to appoint a replacement candidate for the 76th State Representative seat. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the committee’s headquarters, located at 16 S. Park Street. The first meeting of the day will be to appoint additional Central Committeepersons […]
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New Washington to celebrate Veterans Memorial Park on May 11
NEW WASHINGTON — There will be a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of the New Washington Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. (A rain dateof Sunday, May 12 has been set.) The event will take place in and around the park at 102 West Mansfield Street. The schedule will include an […]
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Jennifer Savoy
Jennifer Lynn Savoy Born to John A Savoy, MD, and Sharon Savoy (Granter) on September 26, 1964 (59), at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, and passed away in the same hospital on April 13, 2024. After graduating from Malabar High School and being gifted with artistic talents, she began a series of drawings about her favorite […]
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Madison & Lexington school pen pals meet over lunch
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Two north central Ohio high school classrooms have been swapping letters in a pen-pal lesson. On Friday, Susie McBride’s Lexington’s cross-categorical high school students and Amy O’Connell’s Madison Comprehensive cross-categorical high school students finally met. The two classrooms were pen pals throughout the school year. “This is a way for our students […]
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Chuck Hahn empowers educators through 50-plus arts workshops
MANSFIELD — Teaching isn’t just about textbooks and tests — it’s about tapping into creativity and imagination to help students learn in the ways that suit them best. Local businessman and philanthropist Chuck Hahn knows this better than most, and has been offering a splash of color to traditional teaching methods to make learning more […]
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Robots are taking over Mansfield at Shawshank Showdown
MANSFIELD — In celebration of 10 seasons of Team 5413 Stellar Robotics providing STEAM learning opportunities to students K-12 in Richland and surrounding counties, Stellar is excited to announce an exciting new event in Mansfield: Shawshank Showdown! This free event will take place at Mansfield Senior High School on 124 N. Linden Rd on Saturday, […]
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Clover Hill Early Learning Center earns 5-star rating from state
ONTARIO — The state of Ohio has awarded Clover Hill Early Learning Center (CHELC) with a 5-Star rating under the Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) system. This award was given for meeting the highest level of quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education. Clover […]
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United Negro College fund awarding up to $50K in scholarships for high school seniors
Citizens and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have announced the establishment of the first-ever “Citizens Helping Citizens” Scholarship to build accessible pathways, while providing opportunities of cultural awareness, understanding, and leadership nationally for high school students who are pursing postsecondary education. The program provides $50,000 in scholarship to 10 high school students entering a two- […]
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Morrow County students earn drone certification as part of Ready-For-Hire program
CARDINGTON – The Morrow County Ready-for-Hire program at the Tomorrow Center in Cardington recently offered drone training and certification to students. The Ready-for-Hire program is held after school each week and is open to all Morrow County students in grades 9 through 12. The drone training, taught by a USI instructor, focused on an introduction to […]
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Advanced Fiber Technology announces $5.5M expansion
BUCYRUS — Advanced Fiber Technology (AFT) has announced its second production line at the company’s facility at 125 Crossroads Boulevard in Crossroads Industrial Park in Bucyrus. The project is a total investment of $5.5 million with $4.75 million in the latest technology, robotics, and automation in the wastepaper conversion industry. The expansion creates six full-time positions […]