MANSFIELD — The founding of Discovery School was, in many ways, a leap of faith. “We announced in the (Mansfield) News Journal that we were going to have a school,” co-founder Margaret Black said. “We didn’t know where we were going to have it, and we had no teachers, but we announced we were going to […]
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Ontario school board considers $41 million bond issue for facility maintenance, upgrades
ONTARIO — Ontario Local Schools could receive $19 million in state funds to bring its buildings up to date. But that funding depends on voters approving local tax dollars to generate an additional $41 million for the upgrades. Ontario Local Schools is eligible for $19 million from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, an agency that (among […]
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Holiday magic returns: The 39th annual Christmas Classic brings community together
MANSFIELD — One of St. Peter’s most cherished holiday traditions returns on Sunday, Dec. 7, when the 39th annual Christmas Classic fills the halls with music, baked goods and festive family activities. Free and open to the public, the event runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s High School, 104 West First Street. […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC expands Career Pathways with new School Psychology Mentorship program
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is expanding career exploration opportunities by recruiting high school students for its new School Psychology Mentorship Program. This is a hands-on pathway designed for students who want to help others, make a difference and explore psychology in action. The program builds on the success of its inaugural […]
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F.I.R.S.T. School secures 2 Ohio STEM Classroom Grants
MANSFIELD – F.I.R.S.T. School will be awarded two $5,000 grants to enhance STEM learning through the Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grant Program, funded by philanthropy from Battelle. This funding is part of a broader effort that has issued 194 grants this year to develop enduring, STEM-based educational projects. Vivian Brownlow, teacher at F.I.R.S.T. School, […]
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MVNU to host OMEA District 10 Honor Bands on Dec. 6
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties and nearly […]
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Shelby Foundation: Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarships open
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for the Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship, a $1,000 award supporting registered nurses in Richland County who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher. Created in 2009, the scholarship honors the legacy of Wanda June Humphrey, a registered nurse who dedicated […]
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Scholarships are available through the Daughters of the American Revolution
MANSFIELD — Various local, state and national scholarships are available through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Each has separate requirements. The Jared Mansfield Chapter local scholarship is open to all students, both genders, who will be attending OSU-Mansfield, NCSC, or the Dwight Schar College of Nursing, Mansfield and pursuing any field of study. […]
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Champions crowned at Fall Academic Challenge event
MANSFIELD – Sixteen area high schools participated in this year’s Fall Academic Challenge League, a fully virtual competition showcasing quick thinking, teamwork and academic excellence. After several weeks of online matchups, Lexington High School captured first place in the Varsity A Bracket, earning a league-high 227 points. Mansfield Christian School claimed the top spot in […]
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Madison students honored for academic achievement
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School has announced the lists of students who earned academic achievement in the first grading period. 4.0 GPA SENIORS Lilliana Allen, Cyrus Baggett, Payton Bartolomea, Madison Berry, Nathan Bittman, Myla Blankenship, Cruz Boggs, Julianna Boliantz, Helen Bricker, Ethan Cates, James Cecil, Jaselle Clark, Micah Clark, Justin Cline, Aubrey Conn, […]