MANSFIELD — Metal detectors are on their way to Mansfield City Schools. The district’s board of education approved a $120,736 purchase agreement for the metal detectors at its special meeting on June 27. The purchase agreement with manufacturer CEIA USA includes the purchase of six systems, plus batteries and training for staff on how to use the machines. […]
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Ohio State Mansfield’s campus features serene outdoor oasis for learning and exploration
Editor’s Note This story is part of an ongoing partnership between The Ohio State University Mansfield and Richland Source. For more, click here. Ohio State Mansfield’s campus is not just your average academic institution. Nestled amidst 640 acres of woods, the college offers a unique experience with its walking trails. The four complete routes serve as […]
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Mansfield Christian School accessible for all: HB 33 ignites surge in applications
MANSFIELD — The impact of House Bill 33 is already being felt in Mansfield. “(This is) a major victory for families in Ohio,” says Dr. Cy Smith MCS Superintendent. “Finally, after decades of lobbying, every student in Ohio will be eligible for a scholarship to attend the school of their choice. “Regardless of where you […]
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Local school officials react to Ohio’s expansion of EdChoice voucher program
COLUMBUS — It will soon be more affordable than ever to send a child to a private school in Ohio. Starting this fall, all Ohio families will be able eligible for public funds to use toward private school tuition, regardless of their income or where they live. The Ohio legislature broadened the state’s EdChoice Expansion […]
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Clear Fork BOE combines principal, special ed director roles
BELLVILLE — There was an audible sigh of disappointment Thursday night after the Clear Fork board of education voted to hire one person as both Bellville Elementary principal and district special education director. The board voted 3-2 to approve a three-year contract with Jonathon Burras, the current director of special education for Mansfield City Schools. […]
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MOESC receives 2023 OSBA Business Honor Roll recognition
MANSFIELD — The Hillsdale Local Schools Board of Education recently recognized Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for its strong support of the district’s schools. MOESC was honored as part of the Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2023 Business Honor Roll program. The program gives school districts a way to say “thanks” to local businesses and recognize […]
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Hillsdale High School grad receives $2,000 CCAO scholarship
ASHLAND — A Hillsdale High School graduate received a scholarship from the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) during an Ashland County commissioners meeting on Thursday. Michael Telakowicz, a 2023 graduate, received a $2,000 academic scholarship. The money will help in offsetting tuition costs at Akron University, where he will study computer science. CCAO’s Research […]
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Husted announces Ohio high school tech internship awards
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced Wednesday that up to 535 students will be placed in tech-related internships this summer through the High School Tech Internship program. “The best way to find out if a career is for you is to try […]
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Strength in schooling: Alicia Galilei unlocks new worlds for herself through ASPIRE program
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Mansfield City Schools Adult Education. High school wasn’t quite right for Alicia Galilei. She tried city schools and non-traditional learning, but the hectic nature of life outside the classroom walls often became overwhelming, leading her to drop out during her ninth-grade year. Now, at 34 years old, Galilei has […]
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First students from Mansfield & Madison programs complete adult education diploma program
MANSFIELD — Students Alicia Galilei, Veronica Moore, and De’Shawn Sharpe are the first joint Mansfield Adult Education and Madison Adult Career Center students to complete an Adult Diploma Program at Mansfield City’s Adult Education — located at 150 W. Fifth St. The program, customer and office support technology (C.O.S.T) is free for anyone without a […]