COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and significance of water quality across Ohio. Project: Ripple Effect is a collaborative exhibit between COSI and ODNR and is filled with interactive exhibits focusing on […]
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Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference points, and shared their memories created in a building with a 77-year history. The Open House provided a final chance to say goodbye to a […]
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Chairman of National Endowment for the Arts to deliver AU commencement address May 9
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Honorable Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will serve as the commencement speaker for Ashland University on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony, honoring both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) beginning at 10 a.m. Carter, […]
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MOESC announces Artapolooza 2026 results
Artapolooza 2026 took place from April 17 to 22 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center with over 3,000 students exhibiting art.
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Madison to list old junior high property for sale after rejecting auction bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will list the “old junior high” property for sale after an auction in February failed to bring in a satisfactory bid. The school board voted Wednesday to authorize listing the property with RES Auction Services, the company that administered an auction for the 12.85-acre property a few months ago. The […]
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Mansfield’s Springmill STEM school will add two grades by 2028
MANSFIELD — Springmill STEM Elementary will need a name change soon. The public magnet school operated by Mansfield City Schools will add seventh grade in 2027 and eighth grade in 2028. The school board voted on a resolution Tuesday to make it official after discussions about an expansion earlier this year. Superintendent Stan Jefferson said delaying […]
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Summer electronics camps help high school students explore technology careers
MANSFIELD — Parents of high school students are encouraged to explore an exciting summer learning opportunity as two High School Electronics Camps will be offered in June 2026, providing hands-on, real‑world exposure to electronics, technology, and technical career pathways. The camps are hosted collaboratively by The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, The Ohio State University at […]
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Mansfield-area teachers can apply for classroom grants through Richland County Foundation
MANSFIELD — Local educators are invited to submit applications to receive grants from the Richland County Foundation. A committee of community volunteers awards education grants for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools to encourage them to develop […]
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Mifflin Elementary to host farewell open house
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mifflin Elementary may be closing its doors for good, but its impact will continue to ripple through generations. That’s why Madison Local Schools is hosting an open house and farewell for students, staff and community members to walk the halls one last time. “It’s not just about a building, it’s about honoring what […]
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Mifflin Elementary students earn spot in national math game competition
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jennifer Porter figured her students may as well learn math if they wanted to play video games. A first grade teacher at Mifflin Elementary, Porter started letting her students play math games if they had extra time in class, using a free platform called Prodigy. Now her students’ skills may earn them national […]