OLIVESBURG — The Crestview Future Farmers of America club commemorated Veteran’s Day on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Adario Cemetery. The chapter’s 40 participants spent the day assisting Butler Township trustees and workers in spreading gravel around gravestones. This project has been on the list for trustees for several years and with the help of […]
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Former Madison teacher named ‘Chef of the Year’
MANSFIELD — For years, Pam Mock taught high school students the basics of cooking, relishing each moment when students found success with the different dishes they prepared. The Madison Comprehensive High School teacher of 35 years said the most rewarding part of her job was witnessing students experience an “aha moment.” “I just loved that […]
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St. Peter’s students participate in their own elections
MANSFIELD — The adults were obviously invested in the national election last week, so why not their children? That was the theme in a number of classrooms at St. Peter’s Schools, too. In conjunction with Election Day on Tuesday, the kindergarten students celebrated by casting their ballots after hearing the story “Duck for President.” They […]
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Details emerge in new Clear Fork school buildings
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Schools district got a look at the proposed design for two elementary buildings during the most recent school board meeting. Architects revealed the “footprint” of a school in Butler and Bellville. The designs permit construction with minimal interruption of the existing schools during the school year. Officials suggest the building […]
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Ontario students offer tutoring service to their peers
ONTARIO — A group of Ontario High School students offer their classmates extra help with their classes via the peer tutoring program. Created in 2013, the program aids students who would like additional academic assistance. Tutors are either members of National Honor Society or those who excel in any given subject matter and wish to […]
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NCSC receives Ambassador of Energy Efficiency Award
SHELBY — North Central State College received Efficiency Smart’s Ambassador of Energy Efficiency award on Monday, Nov. 7. The award was presented to North Central State College in recognition of its commitment and innovation in reducing energy use, which was demonstrated by its successful implementation of energy-efficient measures in Shelby. In 2016, North Central State […]
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Caitlyn Cutlip wins Savannah Lions Club Peace Poster contest
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Lion’s Club held its monthly dinner meeting on Nov. 3, 2016 at the Savannah Town Hall. There were 18 members present, along with eight guests. The annual Peace Poster winner attended along with her family. Caitlyn Cutlip, a 6th grader at Crestview Middle School, was this year’s recipient of 1st prize […]
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St. Peter’s students observe All Saints Day
MANSFIELD — Fourth grade students at Mansfield St. Peter’s School dressed up for one extra day the day after Halloween — but the costumes were not as grim. In fact, they were quite the opposite. Each costume represented a different saint, to correspond with All Saints Day, the Catholic holiday that remembers all canonized saints. […]
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Clear Fork talent show raises money for yearbooks,
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork High School’s Creative Publishing class is hosting its annual talent show on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The public is invited and tickets cost $5, or bring in a canned food item for $1 off. This fundraiser helps to lower the cost of yearbooks, and to […]