MANSFIELD — On May 2, Ohio State Mansfield’s Alumni Hall of Fame will host its annual alumni awards celebration. This event honors the efforts and accomplishments of graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. Honorees are active advocates of the university and regarded as community leaders with a record of sustained […]
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Winners unveiled in Richland County 4-H speaking contest
MANSFIELD — The Richland County 4-H program had its spring public speaking contest at the Richland County Longview Center on Tuesday, April 26. Extension Educator Dr. Judy Villard Overocker welcomed youth participants, parents and 4-H volunteers to the event. “Each division of this public speaking contest focuses on refining public speaking skills for the 4-H […]
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Ontario announces 2022 Prom Court
ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced the 2022 Prom Court. The court was selected by teachers and students for kindness, leadership, and involvement. Court members include Macy Mangan, Emma Drexel, Jasylyn Ly, Ava Ruhe, Tiffany Whittaker, Priya Das, Chloe Hollar, Chasity Mies, Brooklyn Blaising, Alexus Barry, Gage Johnson, Joshuah Young, Nathan Slater, Alexander Rathburn, […]
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Shelby, Ontario grads selected as 2022-23 Emerson Scholars at AU
ASHLAND – Ten students from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business and Economics received recognition and a scholarship as they were chosen as Emerson Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year. The official announcement was made during a luncheon on April 23. Each of the Emerson Scholars will receive a $3,500 scholarship, an award in addition […]
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Jonathan Alder supt. Chapman to be Fredericktown’s next supt.
FREDERICKTOWN – Fredericktown Local Schools’ incoming superintendent Gary Chapman said he feels as if he is Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.” “It’s so great to be home,” Chapman said. Fredericktown’s school board approved Chapman Monday as the district’s next superintendent. Chapman will start a three-year contract Aug. 1. He is currently the superintendent of […]
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MOESC announces administrative moves
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center has announced two moves within the administration. Michelle Patrick has been hired as the newly created Student Learning & Skills Recovery position. She will transition from her current role as the principal at Abraxas to her new position on July 1st. Her replacement at Abraxas will be current Special […]
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Crestview senior wins scholarship from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives
OLIVESBURG — Morgan Welch was awarded an Honorable Mention, $1,500 scholarship in the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Children of Members Scholarship competition on April 12. Welch, the daughter of Mike and Misty Welch, was sponsored by Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc. She is a senior at Crestview Local High School in Ashland. There were 24 students representing […]
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Russell, AU alumni, selected as 2022 National Teacher of the Year
ASHLAND – Kurt Russell, a veteran history teacher at Oberlin High School who earned a master of education in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University in 1996, was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. The announcement was made live during “CBS Mornings” on April 19. […]
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Community Service Day a success for Pioneer students
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technology Center students worked in their own communities Friday, as part of Community Service Day. This is the first chance the students have been able to celebrate Community Service Day in three years because of COVID-19. Groups of students working with a Pioneer teacher visited various parks, YMCA buildings, and […]