MANSFIELD — Students from Ontario, Plymouth-Shiloh and Madison took the top honors in the 2022 Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee. Isaac Hohman of Stingel Elementary School won first place. Runner up Brody Kuhlman of Plymouth-Shiloh Elementary took second place. The third place winner was a student from Eastview Elementary. Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner, Winston Greene, Father […]
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Madison High School updates policy to curb student violence
MADISON TOWNSHIP – Madison High School is addressing a rise in fighting with a new disciplinary policy. Administrators announced the changes during an assembly with students last week. A letter to parents was also posted on the district’s Facebook page. High school Principal Sean Conway said the change in policy is meant to protect students’ safety […]
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Madison Choral Dept. to present 42nd Street youth edition musical March 18-20
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Choral Department will present 42nd Street, the youth edition musical, March 18-20. The event, directed by Craig Green, will take place at the Madison Middle School Auditeria, 1419 Grace Street. Show times are Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at […]
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Mask requirements lifted for school buses, Mansfield City Schools drops requirement
MANSFIELD — Students, staff and visitors of Mansfield City Schools will no longer be required to wear masks on school buses or inside school buildings starting Tuesday. “While we still highly recommend masks while indoors due to the decline in transmission rates, masks will not be required in school buildings,” Supt. Stan Jefferson told district […]
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Crestview, Mansfield, Hillsdale, Loudonville, Crestview youngsters earn Firelands Electric scholarships
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of its 2022 scholarship contest. Morgan Welch of Crestview High School was selected as the first-place winner of an $1,800 scholarship. The daughter of Mike and Misty Welch of Mansfield, she plans to study at Grace College in the fall. Welch is also now eligible […]
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Ontario superintendent to retire after 35-year career
ONTARIO – It may be Lisa Carmichael’s last year in education, but she’s not counting down the days just yet. Between an upcoming union contract and a renewal levy on the ballot, there’s far too much to do before the superintendent of Ontario Local Schools officially retires. “I can’t even tell you how many days […]
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Mansfield St. Peter’s Schools dropping mask mandate on Feb. 28
MANSFIELD — Mansfield St. Peter’s Schools will drop its mask mandate starting on Feb. 28, according to a letter released on Friday by Head of School Laurie McKeon. McKeon’s message is below in its entirety: Due to the significant decline in the local COVID-19 transmission rates, and in anticipation of new masking guidelines, beginning on […]
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Crestview Local Schools announces Treasurer opening
OLIVESBURG – The Crestview Local School District, located in Richland County, is seeking qualified applicants with a strong financial background for the position of Treasurer. Crestview Local is seeking a Treasurer with a strong sense of integrity, is self-directed, possesses strong financial analysis skill, is detail-oriented and is a strong communicator. The position would start […]
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Mansfield playwright Tiger Bradley makes theater debut at OSU Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Tiger Bradley has been writing and performing plays since childhood. It started as a way to entertain his younger siblings, then morphed into a unique ministry at his church. Now, the Mansfield native is making his theater debut. Bradley’s play “The Healing Project” will be performed this weekend in Founders Auditorium at the […]