FREDERICKTOWN — A new high school principal will arrive at Fredericktown Local Schools this August, thanks to the board of education’s approval at its special meeting Tuesday. Ryan Shoemaker’s first day is Aug. 1, with his contract running for three years. Shoemaker, a Fredericktown native and a graduate of the class of 2003, “brings a wealth […]
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Mansfield BOE votes on demolition contract for Prospect Elementary
MANSFIELD — Prospect Elementary School is slated for demolition. The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday to approve a contract with Advanced Demolition Services, LLC to abate and demolish the building, located at 485 Gilbert Avenue. Treasurer Tacy Courtright said the district issued a request for competitive proposals and received five. Advanced Demolition’s […]
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MOESC hires new director of Human Resources
MANSFIELD – Mid Ohio Educational Service Center has announced the hiring of a new Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed. Reed will provide leadership and coordination of the human resource operations for MOESC, the organization stated in a press release. She brings an extensive background in the field of HR, having most recently worked at […]
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Sen. Sherrod Brown to deliver keynote address at May 12 NCSC graduation
MANSFIELD – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) will deliver the keynote address at the North Central State College graduation ceremony on May 12 at 7 p.m. Graduation exercises will take place at the Campus Recreation Center, 2441 Kenwood Circle in Mansfield. Brown is a longtime politician and Mansfield Senior graduate. This year, 357 North Central […]
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Shelby hires Michael Browning as next superintendent
SHELBY — Michael Browning can still remember the moment he realized he wanted to be an educator. He was a freshman in college and pursuing a major in sports journalism. An offer to help his younger brother with his homework changed everything. “I think he was in sixth grade at the time and he just was […]
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Sherman Elementary wins weekend meal program award from Children’s Hunger Alliance
MANSFIELD — Michael Howard grinned as a class of kindergarten students walked towards him. Their hands went up almost automatically, poised for high fives as they passed him on their way to recess. “Hey smartie!” he said. “Have fun outside.” Howard does a little bit of everything at Sherman Elementary. He steps in as a […]
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Madison seeking grant funds for career-tech expansion
MADISON TOWNSHIP – A new provision in Ohio’s next biennium budget could open the door for a career tech expansion at Madison Comprehensive High School. Supt. Rob Peterson told school board members last week the district is working on a grant proposal to add five new classrooms and one new lab onto the back of the […]
