MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University has selected Kate Shannon, associate professor in the Department of Art at Ohio State Mansfield, as the 2025-26 Artist Laureate. She will begin a one-year appointment on July 1. “Kate’s talent lies in empowering community members to share their narratives,” said Vice Provost for the Arts Lisa Florman. “Through […]
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Excellence, dedication take center stage at Pioneer’s 2025 Awards Night
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technology Center celebrated student success in a big way at its annual awards ceremony held Wednesday, April 23. Students, families, and staff came together to recognize outstanding achievements, commitment to education, and the bright futures ahead for Pioneer students. A highlight of the evening was the announcement that students had […]
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Ontario teen Daisy Loper to be city’s mayor for a day
ONTARIO — Daisy Loper will soon become the youngest mayor in Ontario history. A junior at Ontario High School, Loper will be sworn in as the city’s first Mayor for a Day on May 12. Ontario lawmakers approved a resolution last year authorizing the Mayor for a Day program in partnership with Ontario Local Schools. […]
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MOESC hiring substitute teachers for 2025-26 school year
MANSFIELD – As the end of the current school year approaches, individuals interested in substitute teaching can prepare for the upcoming school year now. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Substitute teachers play a vital role in the education of our children. When […]
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Summer courses offered at Ohio State Mansfield
Students from any Ohio State campus can register for summer courses MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ohio State students who want to complete credit hours this summer still have time to register for summer classes. Nearly two dozen options are available at Ohio State Mansfield, allowing students to complete courses in a wide variety of arts and […]
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Plymouth hires Reer as new Agricultural Educator & FFA Advisor
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by Plymouth FFA reporter Adelyn Voorhees. PLYMOUTH — On Monday, April 21, Douglas Reer was hired as the 2025-2026 Plymouth Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor. He will begin his new duties on July 1 with the Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District. Reer will replace his former Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor […]
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Ontario High School unveils 2025 Prom Court
ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced its 2025 Prom Court. The staff and student body of OHS elected the following seniors to the 2025 Prom Court on the basis of friendliness, outgoing personality, leadership skills, school spirit, school and community involvement: Girls include: Arialyn Bischak, Baylee Black, Katie Bolin, Sophia Fraley, Stella Kaufman, Abigail Kern, Rowan McManes, […]
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Mansfield City Schools to seek request for proposals for health insurance broker
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board voted to authorize a request for proposals for a health insurance broker during its meeting Tuesday night. Specifically, the board approved a resolution directing Treasurer Tammy Hamilla to develop an RFP that will aid the district in securing a “qualified independent health care insurance consultant/broker to provide the Board […]
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Mansfield City Schools board completes RIF by eliminating 9 more positions
MANSFIELD — Teachers at Mansfield City Schools will know their job assignments for next school year by May 1, according to district officials. Mansfield City Schools moved forward with a second reduction-in-force at its Tuesday night board meeting, eliminating an additional eight teaching positions and a school counselor job. The job cuts take effect Aug. 1 […]
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Shelby High School preparing for STEM room renovation project
The Shelby Board of Education on Monday awarded the construction contract for the STEM room renovation project to Branham Builders, LLC.