SHELBY — Arica Uplinger signed a certificate with her name on it, affirming her plans to attend Bowling Green University in the fall. It was a surreal moment for Uplinger, a senior at Shelby High School just 12 days away from graduation. Shelby High School had its second annual Signing Day on Tuesday morning. Signing […]
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Final Field Day: Barb Hendrix retires after 34 years teaching at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Barb Hendrix was in her element. Hundreds of students were spread out across the lawn in front of Bellville Elementary, rotating through Field Day stations. Little feet dribbled soccer balls, jumped rope and hopped towards the finish line of a potato sack race. A DJ set up shop by the playground, blasting peppy […]
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RCYSUC & CACY encourage parents to have open discussions about risks of substance use
Editor’s Note RCYSUC wants to empower Richland County youth, families and the community to reduce youth substance use through education, intervention, and participation. This is part 3 of a 7 part sponsored series around preventing substance abuse. Read the previous story here. As spring has finally arrived, so have the joyous and celebratory events of many […]
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Eastview students bring Little Free Library to campus
MANSFIELD — A new Little Free Library was installed outside Eastview Elementary last month, thanks to a student-led initiative. It all started in Kathie Jansen’s third-grade classroom. In November, her students read a book about the man who started the Little Free Library movement. It was a standard part of the curriculum, but this year, […]
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown delivers commencement address at North Central State College
MANSFIELD, OH – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) delivered the commencement address Friday at North Central State College’s 2023 spring commencement. More than 250 students graduated during the ceremony in Brown’s hometown of Mansfield. North Central State College awarded Brown an honorary degree during the commencement ceremony. Brown was born and raised in Mansfield, where […]
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6th and 7th/8th Grade Academic Challenge Meets Results
MANSFIELD — The 6th through 8th grade Academic Challenge teams wrapped up their season this month at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Students competed as teams, answering questions about a wide range of topics including literature, fine arts, geography, history, math, and science. On May 9th, twenty teams participated in the 6th Grade Academic Challenge meet. […]
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Tyger Signing Day celebrates graduating seniors’ postsecondary plans
MANSFIELD — Qweoncy Peoples stood in the gymnasium of Mansfield Senior High School on Wednesday and signed a pledge to be her best self, to be dedicated in the pursuit of her goals and to never give up. She was one of 49 seniors at Mansfield Senior High to participate in Tyger Signing Day, a […]
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Pioneer students shine at leadership conference in California
SHELBY — Students from Pioneer’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter attended the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, April 26 to 30. The conference brought together an estimated six thousand delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions. Students were able to attend […]
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Pioneer announces award & scholarship winners at annual Honors Night
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technology Center was filled with excited Pioneer students and proud family members Wednesday, April 26 for the annual Pioneer Honors Night. During the event, students were recognized for achieving, performing and succeeding at extraordinary levels. Scholarships were awarded to many students for continuing education with the total amount over $1.7 […]