MANSFIELD — In the words of Buddy the Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” That’s exactly what students at Sherman Elementary School did Monday morning while visiting residents of Dayspring Assisted Living. Third-graders involved in the Leadership Group at Sherman sang Christmas carols, hand-delivered Christmas cards […]
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MCS students sew bears to comfort children in emergency situations
MANSFIELD — Students in Jayne Stahlke’s seventh grade female art class at Mansfield Christian School used their artistic talents to benefit local children in emergency situations. For the past three weeks, students spent time in class sewing stuffed bears for the Mansfield Fire Department, which will distribute the handmade creations to children affected by an […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC recognizes area school districts at All Boards Appreciation Dinner
MANSFIELD — Nearly 100 area School Board members and school administrators were recognized at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s annual All Boards Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 6. Superintendent Linda T. Keller thanked board members for their service to the students in the region. Board of Governors President Mary Dixon welcomed the group. Attendees watched a special […]
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Ontario Middle School revitalizes Science Fair
ONTARIO – For the first time in over a decade, Ontario Middle School hosted a district Science Fair that encouraged students across three grades to explore the sciences. At least 228 science fair exhibits were sprawled across the Ontario Middle School gymnasium on Wednesday evening, from the entire eighth grade class as well as the […]
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St. Nicholas visits St. Peter’s students
MANSFIELD — A jolly, old St. Nicholas visits St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School each year on Dec. 6 to sing and distribute candy to class rooms. Father Jeremy Miller, dressed as the saint and armed with a guitar, trailed through the halls to greet students in their respective classrooms on Tuesday. “I love this. I […]
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Christmas Classic brings crowd to St. Peter’s High School
MANSFIELD — The smell of baked goods wafted through the air at St. Peter’s High School on Saturday during the 29th Annual Christmas Classic. Ann Brown, coordinator of the bake sale for the past 29 years, and her team of helpers were busy in the kitchen, whipping up a variety of goodies for people. Brown […]
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Sherman Elementary teacher thankful for Thanksgiving miracle
MANSFIELD — It’s that time of year when people make declarations of what they’re thankful for. Typically topping the list are family, friends and a place to call home. For retired Sherman Elementary School teacher Kathlynn Cramer, she’s thankful for the gift of a kidney. The 69-year-old Mansfield resident was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease […]
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Pearson leaves legacy behind in the form of a Pioneer Scholarship
CRESTLINE — Outliving their children is a parent’s nightmare. That was the case for Jennifer Nelson who lost her son, Jaycob Pearson after a vehicle crash on US 30, Oct. 4. He was 19. “Jaycob was our Rainbow baby,” Nelson said of her son. “After we lost his brother, we were told we wouldn’t be […]