MADISON TOWNSHIP — There are two ways to get rid of a deficit: increase revenue or reduce expenses. The Madison Local School District board of education voted on plans to do both during a brief special meeting Wednesday. The board voted unanimously to finalize ballot language for a proposed earned income tax levy on the […]
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Beyond ‘Welcome’ – orientation helps students start with success
The first day on a college campus can feel overwhelming, but at Ohio State University-Mansfield, orientation is designed to ease uncertainty and create connection — ensuring students feel like they belong before their first class even begins. From the start, staff and faculty make it clear: the word “welcome” isn’t just a formality. It’s a […]
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MOESC seeks substitute teachers for 2025-2026 academic school year
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is seeking substitute teachers to work in area school districts during the 2025-2026 academic year. These roles provide a meaningful opportunity to support student learning while maintaining a flexible work schedule, according to MOESC. “Substitute teachers play a pivotal role in the education of our children,” said Jennifer […]
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‘It’s tough on us:’ How child care challenges impact area families
Parents across the country, including north central Ohio, have struggled for years to find and keep stable child care. The reasons for that vary. Some families simply cannot afford it. Many are on long waitlists. Some families just lack access. And the centers that do offer care are either at capacity or face staffing shortages. […]
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Spartan athletics sets new standard for student formation
MANSFIELD, OHIO — When the Spartans stepped onto the court at St. John Arena in 1968, 1978, and 1980 they were not just playing for a state championship, they were carrying forward a legacy that began in 1958 with legendary coach Bob Frye. That legacy didn’t happen by accident. It was built on the same […]
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Shelby Middle School robotics team recaps successful first year
Starting this past September, the RoboDawgs met each Tuesday at the Shelby Dream Center — beginning with 16 sixth-grade students.
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Miller selected new Shelby Middle School assistant principal
Jeremy Miller has nearly three decades of classroom and coaching experience with Shelby City Schools, most recently in seventh grade.
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Mansfield student selected for study abroad program in Kazakhstan
MANSFIELD — Hadley Hoovler didn’t know any Russian when she began an intensive immersion program four weeks ago. Now, she’s preparing to spend her junior year of high school in Kazakhstan. Hadley, a student at Mansfield Senior High School, has been offered a scholarship to study abroad through the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX). The scholarship […]
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Catanese, Coffman to to lead Central & Western elementary schools in Lexington
LEXINGTON — There will be a new administrative team heading up the early grades at Lexington Local Schools this fall. The he Lexington school board has approved Kelli Catanese as the new principal and Stephanie Coffman as the new assistant principal for Central and Western elementary schools. Catanese spent last school year as the assistant principal […]
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Madison school board approves levy resolution, administrator contracts
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools Board of Education approved two resolutions Wednesday night to begin the process of putting a tax levy on the November ballot. Those included: If approved, the proposed earned income tax would replace the 7.5 mill property tax voters narrowly approved in 2023. The new tax would only be on […]