SHELBY — The senior assembly was bittersweet for many reasons, especially since it was the first year the Chuck Ridenour Whippet Award was granted. Chuck was a well-known and a well-respected journalist, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2022. Understanding the depth of his love for being a Whippet and the impact he had […]
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Richland County 4-H announces public speaking contest winners
MANSFIELD — The Richland County 4-H program hosted its spring public speaking contest at the Richland County Longview Center on Thursday, May 11. Extension Educator, Dr. Judy Villard Overocker, welcomed youth participants, parents and 4-H volunteers to the event. “Each division of this public speaking contest focuses on refining public speaking skills for the 4-H […]
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Madison salutes Class of 2023 valedictorians, salutatorians & graduates
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School has announced its list of valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2023. Valedictorians Allyson Cook Parents: Bruce and Susan Cook Activities or Notable Achievements: Allyson is a member of National Honor Society, student council, OCC Leadership, Senior Class Executive Committee, concert choir, and a CCP and AP […]
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Discovery students plant new trees in school forest
MANSFIELD — Students at Discovery School pulled on their rain boots and traipsed through the forest, their shoes squishing against the muddy forest floor. Earlier this month, students, parents, grandparents and teachers planted nearly 70 saplings to replace fallen trees on the school’s 20-acre woods. Discovery School, located on Millsboro Road, serves students from preschool […]
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Generous donors award $96,000 in scholarships to Shelby’s graduating seniors
SHELBY — On May 19, Shelby Seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 30 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, over $96,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. “No other school district in the area provides this […]
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Transition U graduates overcome special needs
MOUNT VERNON – Four young people were awarded their high school diplomas on Friday after overcoming learning challenges to graduate from Transition U, a life skills teaching program at the Knox Learning Center. Families, friends and staff from the Learning Center gathered in the Alumni Room at Mount Vernon Nazarene University to applaud John Barnes, […]
