MADISON TOWNSHIP — Rierra Arrington and Lyra Howell giggled as they grabbed handfuls of individually-wrapped, homemade cookies and arranged them on the table. The morning rush was over. Most of the students at Madison South Elementary had settled into their classrooms. Four members of student council remained in the cafeteria, prepping for the new wave […]
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Scholarship established at The Shelby Foundation in memory of beloved journalist
SHELBY — This past December, the Shelby community lost a well-known and well-respected journalist, sports editor, and huge Whippet fan when Charles Richard “Chuck” Ridenour, II, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022. Chuck loved his hometown of Shelby and everything it had to offer. He and his wife, Pamela, were exceptionally proud to have graduated […]
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One Book, One School program returns to Eastview Elementary
MADISON TOWNSHIP — It was hot inside the cardboard box. Katrina Jordan wore a dog costume as she crouched onstage, concealed inside a large blue cardboard box. Nearly 250 excitable elementary school students sat on the gym floor, waiting for the big reveal. As soon as another teacher lifted the box, Jordan sprang to her […]
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Hillsdale High School to host Reading on the Court on Feb. 8
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale High School will host its reading on the court event on Wednesday, Feb. 8 This event is designed for Hillsdale PreK to 4th-grade students to read to or with high school mentors on the high school basketball court. Free books and snacks will be provided. The event is sponsored by the district’s […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts introduces new Visual Arts Instructor Barbie Waters
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts has announced Visual Arts Classes are being offered by instructor Barbie Waters. “We are excited to welcome Visual Arts Instructor Barbie Waters to Richland Academy of the Arts,” the school noted. “Barbie has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, with a painting and graphic design focus.” Watesr […]
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Mansfield’s Friesen inducted into Grace College Alpha Chi honor society
WINONA LAKE, IND. — Kaylee Friesen of Mansfield, Ohio, was one of 26 Grace College juniors and seniors inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society on Saturday, Feb. 4. These high-achieving students have earned the top 10% of GPAs across all disciplines at Grace. Every year Alpha Chi inducts nearly 11,000 students from across the […]
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GOAL Digital Academy spotlights Mansfield & Galion students on Honor Roll
MANSFIELD – GOAL Digital Academy is uniquely positioned to work with diverse students, as there is no GOAL student profile. Students choose GOAL for a variety of reasons. Some are severely credit deficient and at high risk of not graduating, while others have determined brick and mortar traditional schooling is not their preferred choice. Some […]
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North central Ohio teams earn top honors at academic challenge event
MaANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center hosted the Middle School Academic Challenge Leagues in January and February, meeting on Jan. 10 and 11 and Feb. 1 and 2. Students in fourth through eighth grade competed as teams, answering questions about various topics, including literature, fine arts, geography, history, math, and science. MOESC wants to congratulate […]