Editor’s Note The names of the parents and child in this story have been withheld in the interests of the minor. HOWARD — An East Knox second grade boy who has worn a dress on occasion to class has caused concern for some in the district, which was expressed by a number of citizens during […]
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Mansfield junior selected to represent Ohio in youth advocacy summit
MANSFIELD — Brandon Polak has canvassed for local candidates, volunteered with the county board of elections and helped organize three political rallies in Mansfield — despite not being old enough to vote. Polak, 16, was recently selected to represent Ohio in the YMCA’s Youth Advocacy Program. The junior at Mansfield City Schools will join 41 […]
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Hundreds of graduates learn about “golf balls of life” at AU graduation
ASHLAND – Kristen Maurer used an unusual prop, a glass jar she termed the “golf balls of life,” to illustrate one of the tips she offered to the hundreds of Ashland University graduates in attendance during Saturday morning’s 2022 Winter Commencement ceremony inside the Niss Athletic Center. Maurer, the 2022 Milken Educator Award recipient for […]
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Hillsdale 1st in state Novice Parliamentary Procedure event
JEROMESVILLE — The Hillsdale FFA Novice Parliamentary Procedure Team did more than compete in the State FFA Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event at the Delaware Area Career Center on Dec. 10. The Novice team placed 1st in the preliminary round and 3rd in the finals. The team members include: Aiden Hoffman, Kahlen Simmons, Carter Erandio, […]
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Buckeye Opportunity Program expansion announced for Mansfield campus
MANSFIELD — As new Buckeyes are starting to receive their acceptance letters, The Ohio State University is reminding the incoming class of 2027 to take advantage of the university’s commitment to access and affordability. One of the signature affordability programs at Ohio State is the Buckeye Opportunity Program. Launched in 2019, the program ensures that all […]
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Lucas treasurer headed to Hillsdale Local Schools
JEROMESVILLE – The Hillsdale Local School District Board of Education voted at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 to approve a contract with Lesa Deter to hire her as District Treasurer. The deal will start March 1, 2023 and will go through July 31, 2026. The district, with the assistance of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, […]
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Richland County Foundation opens scholarship application process early
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation will open its college scholarship application on Dec. 19, which is two weeks earlier than previous years. “We hope students will take advantage of the earlier date to complete the application over the holiday break in December,” said Community Investment Officer Siera Marth-May. New applicants including high school seniors […]
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GOAL Digital Academy welcomes student families for holiday celebration
MANSFIELD — Mitzie and Belle circled a small pen set up in the parking lot, munching on hay. Bells on their collars jingled as they walked. Meanwhile, employees from Kleerview Farms chatted with visitors, sharing facts about reindeer behavior and inviting children to pet the animals on the back. The two reindeer brought an extra […]
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GOAL Digital Academy students travel to Washington D.C.
MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy ensures each student graduates with top skills and attributes by offering a blended model of learning where students receive face-to-face adult support to help them learn, set goals and prepare for their futures. Instead of simply moving to online platforms, students have options that take them outside the classroom and […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts announces class registration opportunities: Give the Gift of the Arts
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts Spring Registration is open and ongoing for all group classes and private lessons. Our year-round class offerings include exciting new opportunities such as, Line Drawing with instructor Autumn Cadle, Musical Theatre with instructors Maria Beery & Erin Worlford, Piano Pals with instructor Olivia Rayburn, and Improv Olympics with […]