MANSFIELD — Eric Bascom has transported students to and from school for 12 years. A bus driver for Mansfield City Schools, he’s seen first-hand the need some students and their families face. “Some places you go downtown, you really feel sorry for some people,” said Bascom, sitting in the driver’s seat of Bus #18. School won’t […]
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Mansfield residents to send school supplies to children overseas
MANSFIELD — As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Mansfield are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these […]
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Clear Fork High School drops electives amid schedule reshuffle
BELLVILLE — Emily Marquette is supposed to be on summer vacation. Instead, the guidance counselor at Clear Fork High School is back at her desk, rearranging the master schedule she completed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Class schedules are in flux after Clear Fork’s board of education voted not to replace four teachers […]
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New Autism Center to serve families in Richland County area
ONTARIO — Robert Neumann aims to prepare children with autism to become self-sufficient in their life after school. He said that usually starts with relationship building and personalized support. “A lot of existing programs are focused on getting students with autism through school, but they will eventually finish school and need to be prepared for […]
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Involvement & Community Fair set for Aug. 23 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The 22nd annual Involvement & Community Fair is the best way to showcase your business, community agency, faith-based group, or organization (including student organizations) to students, faculty, and staff at The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College. This year’s fair takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from noon to 2 […]
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Mansfield Adult Education begins new school year
MANSFIELD — Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, program coordinator for Mansfield Adult Education’s Aspire program lights up when asked about the hardwork and determination of her students. “Traditionally, folks are used to summers off from school and are now gearing up for back-to-school because that’s the calendar that our K-12 system follows. But, besides the week of July […]
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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. […]
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Mansfield student wins behind-the-scenes look at Firelands Electric Co-Op
NEW LONDON — Three area elementary students recently had the unique opportunity to take a private tour of Firelands Electric Cooperative and eat lunch with some of the linemen. During the month of May, as part of National Electrical Safety Month, Firelands Electric sponsored a contest for children in kindergarten through fifth grade to help […]
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AU awarded $1.7 million from state to support three growing programs
ASHLAND – The State of Ohio has awarded Ashland University approximately $1.7 million for upgrades to three of its programs — the Center for Addictions, Correctional Education, Military & Veteran Services — as part of the biennium budget passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this month. “Congratulations to […]
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AU selected a consortia partner in NE hub of Ohio Broadband & 5G Sector Partnership
ASHLAND – Ashland University was selected as a consortia partner within the northeast hub of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership. The regional hubs were announced this week by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Workforce Transformation. “In today’s economy and workforce, all Ohioans need access to high-speed internet,” […]