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 […]
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Madison cosmetology student takes gold in state barbering competition
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jersey Speelman has always had a knack for styling hair. The soon-to-be graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School grew up braiding and styling her younger sister’s locks. Seeing her sibling’s excitement motivated her to pursue a career in cosmetology. “I would always curl her hair, cut her hair, style her hair,” Speelman […]
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Fredericktown treasurer’s 5-year forecast indicates revenue shortfall by 2027
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown Local Schools is expected to operate at a revenue loss in 2027, according to the treasurer’s recent five-year forecast. The information-filled forecast was presented at May’s board of education meeting by district treasurer Heather Darnold on Tuesday. Darnold’s five-year forecast is currently based on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget, which is based […]
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GOAL Digital Academy’s Morrow County students shine at career development conference
MANSFIELD – The Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) Program is the Ohio Affiliate of the National Program – Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG. JAG is a state-based non-profit organization dedicated to dropout prevention, graduation resources, post-secondary options, employment, and training. The four pillars of the JOG Program are Leadership Development, Career Development, Social Awareness, […]
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Loudonville Board of Education approves contract for new school security system
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools board of education approved a contract Monday with security company Centegix to provide a new alert system for the district. With the new system, district staff would receive small electronic devices resembling ID badges that can contact a school response team, law enforcement, or put the school on […]
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State program offers $1K per child for education and enrichment programs
MANSFIELD — If you’re an Ohio resident and a parent, you’re likely eligible for $1,000. The state legislature recently expanded its Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program, which provides qualifying families with a $1,000 credit per child for enrichment and educational activities. For Richland County residents, that could mean piano lessons at […]
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Crestline Schools union members to donate food to students
CRESTLINE — Leaders from the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4) will provide meals and snacks to 335 elementary students and $15 vouchers to Checkers Pizza to 285 middle school and high school students as part of the union’s OAPSE Making a Difference (OMAD) program. The charitable foundation has helped feed more […]