MANSFIELD — Would you like to learn more about monarch butterflies and how to provide habitat for pollinators? The Ohio State University at Mansfield will host an open house to provide information on Monarch butterflies and their declining populations. Information will be available on how to provide habitats for these desirable pollinators. Milkweed is a […]
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Newman Elementary School to be demolished by November
MANSFIELD — Contractors interested in bidding on the demolition of Newman Elementary School, 457 Central Ave., will visit the site on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in preparation for submitting bids by Sept. 20. In June the board of education approved a contract with OHM Advisors, a Columbus-based architectural and engineering firm, to prepare bid specifications and […]
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OSU-M and NCSC welcome 4,000 students for fall semester
MANSFIELD – Enrolled students at The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College total more than 4,000 for the 2016 Fall Semester, which began the week of Aug. 22. Each fall, the campus comes to life as students and faculty return refreshed from the summer break and ready to embrace a new […]
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Richland County elementaries receive funds for school supplies
MANSFIELD — Local elementary schools have some extra funds to use for school supplies thanks to a fundraiser organized by School Specialty and United Way of Richland County. The duo teamed to create a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe.com, which encouraged community members to work together to raise dollars for their neighborhood schools. “School Specialty set […]
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Mansperger promoted to Dean of Student Services at NCSC
MANSFIELD — Thomas Mansperger has accepted the position of Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management at North Central State College. Mansperger filled this role on an interim basis throughout the search process. Most recently, Thomas was the Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Gateway Services at NC State. Prior to joining the college, he held […]
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British actor brings history lessons to Shelby
SHELBY — C.S. Lewis is coming back to life, in a way, at Shelby High School next month. The beloved child author will be channeled through the creativity of British actor David Payne. The stage showman will offer a matinee focused on reviving the life of Lewis, the author of the Chronicles of Narnia Series. […]
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Teen harvest rally to feature more than 60 activities
MANSFIELD — The Buckeye Teen Harvest Rally is shaping up to be an action-packed event, with more than 60 activities planned. This outdoor event takes place Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 998 Beal Rd. in Mansfield. It’s hosted by Mansfield Baptist Temple. Teens will have the chance to take part […]
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Openings available for Pioneer’s adult welding classes
SHELBY — Pioneer Career & Technology Center Adult Education is currently registering students for fall classes in Welding Technology. Looking for a new skill to boost your technical know-how? Welding classes at Pioneer can help you do just that. During classroom instruction, you will learn: • Specialize or learn a combination of welding processes • […]
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Student Journalism focus of Main St. Press program
FREDERICKTOWN — “Challenges and Opportunities of Student Journalism” will be the topic of the annual Labor Day week program co-sponsored by Fredericktown’s Main Street Free Press Museum and the Columbus-based Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The program, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Fredericktown First Baptist […]
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Playing with a purpose: the hopes behind the Little Buckeye Children’s Museum exhibits
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield’s Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is growing rapidly, with an expected 48,000 people — parents and children included — walking through its doors in 2016. “Last year we were right around 38,000. So … tremendous growth,” Executive Director Fred Boll said. When the museum opened in 2011, the building featured around 10 […]