MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Board of Education passed a resolution Tuesday night to purchase new math materials for elementary and middle school grades. Curriculum director Stephen Rizzo said the the material will amount to nearly $194,000. Because of the steep cost, the resolution must be approved by the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission. The commission will […]
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Shelby bus driver questions personnel decision
SHELBY – Shelby’s Board of Education addressed student transportation issues regarding new technology and personnel changes during their last board meeting before the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Matters of personnel are not discussed during public sessions of the board, but that didn’t stop former substitute bus driver Mark May from asking why he […]
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Lexington grad Sorah selected as an Ashbrook Scholar by Ashland University
ASHLAND — Martha “Kitty” Sorah, a recent graduate of Lexington High School, has been selected to be an Ashbrook Scholar, according to an announcement made Monday by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. The top-rated academic program, which focuses on U.S. government and history, includes a minimum $2,000 annual scholarship. Many Ashbrook Scholars receive additional […]
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Mansfield schools janitor charged with drug trafficking on Shelby Central Elementary school grounds
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield City Schools employee was arrested Aug. 3 after an indictment was filed in June for drug trafficking in the vicinity of a school zone, according to Richland County Common Pleas Court records. That arrest was part of a METRICH drug sweep that targeted 48 drug dealers, Mansfield Police chief Ken Coontz […]
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Suicide prevention event coming to OSU-Mansfield campus on Sept. 1
MANSFIELD – There will be a suicide awareness event on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Founder Auditorium on the Ohio State University at Mansfield campus. The Mental Health & Recovery Services of Central Ohio, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, and The Ohio State University at Mansfield will host a […]
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Mansfield medical, dental clinic opens next month for students
MANSFIELD — A clinic that will provide medical and dental care for high school and middle school students and staff will be in operation next month at Mansfield Senior High School. Third Street Tyger Care will be operated by Third Street Family Health Services of Mansfield. Senior High Principal Dr. Jose Hernandez sees multiple benefits […]
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Brown invites students to apply for recommendation to service academies
MANSFIELD — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Mansfield) is inviting top students throughout north central Ohio to seek nomination from his office to U.S. service academies for 2016 admission. “Ohio’s students have the integrity, courage, and knowledge needed to enroll in our nation’s prestigious service academies and I am honored to nominate students for this high […]
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Richland County Foundation awards $55K in grants to 55 local teachers
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation awarded $55,158.35 in Teacher Assistance Program grants for the upcoming school year to 55 local teachers for their 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 new programs, […]
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Galion High School orientation session set for Aug. 18
GALION — The Galion High School will host an orientation meeting for students and parents in the high school gymnasium on Thursday, Aug. 18. The freshman and new student orientation will begin at 1 p.m. for any students entering grades 9 to 12 who have not previously attended Galion High School, and will provide students […]
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New Prospect principal senses ‘big turn’ in schools
MANSFIELD — The new principal of Prospect Elementary School senses “something big” on the horizon in Mansfield City Schools. Martin A. Linder, 35, already is in his building, meeting staff and preparing for the opening of school on Aug. 17. His hiring will be confirmed by the board of education at its meeting on Aug. […]