MANSFIELD – Earlier this month the state released the 2016 Mid-Biennium Review pertaining to higher education. The announcement outlined numerous initiatives to reduce the cost of a college education for students in Ohio. In response, Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College trumpeted numerous initiatives implemented at NC State. “Our efforts, and the […]
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OhioHealth named healthcare provider for Ashland U. athletics
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth is now the official healthcare provider for Ashland University Athletics. OhioHealth will provide medical counsel and coverage to the university’s 18 intercollegiate sports, according to an agreement announced in a joint press release Thursday afternoon. OhioHealth’s sports medicine team provides services to seven collegiate athletic programs, nearly 50 high schools, the National Hockey […]
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Rep. Romanchuk, Sen. Obhof honor Stellar Robotics team
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) and State Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina) welcomed the Stellar Robotics Team from Richland County to the Statehouse Wednesday in recognition of winning the FIRST Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge Championship. “This is quite an achievement for a program in its rookie season,” said Rep. Romanchuk. “The students and mentors are to […]
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National Merit Scholarship finalist a first for Plymouth
PLYMOUTH – Laura Grube is breaking new ground for Plymouth High School. She is the first student in the school’s history to be selected as a National Merit Scholarship participant. However, talk to the senior about her accomplishments and she plays it off as no big deal. When asked if her academic achievements have always […]
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OSU-Mansfield chorus celebrates Black History
MANSFIELD — The University Chorus of Ohio State Mansfield took its audience for a history lesson on Negro Spirituals Thursday afternoon. The event, at Conard Performance Hall in Riedl Hall at the Mansfield campus, coincided with Black History Month. “We have done so many spirituals for our February concerts,” said David Tovey, director of the […]
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Mansfield teachers, BOE believe deal is near
MANSFIELD — An agreement appears near between Mansfield City Schools and its union members, according to the district’s superintendent and union chief. Mansfield Schools superintendent Brian Garverick and the union’s lead negotiator Brad Strong expect a protracted contract dispute will end at a Wednesday, March 2 meeting. This week, Strong wrote on his Facebook profile […]
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Lexington kindergarten registration starts March 10
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will have kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year on two dates in March. The first sign-up is Thursday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The second chance is Thursday, March 17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Central and Western Elementary […]
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Ashland U. hosts Malcolm X, MLK event
ASHLAND, Ohio – Three Ashland University organizations are co-sponsoring a Black History Month event that will feature Dr. Chris Burkett facilitating a discussion on the topic, “A Conversation on Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. […]
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Richland Co. Foundation offers trade school scholarships for 1st time
MANSFIELD — In an effort to further help local students with their educational expenses, the Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees has earmarked $40,000 for trade or career technical school scholarships from its unrestricted funds. Richland County students attending a trade or career school can apply for a scholarship up to $2,000. Students working on […]
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Lexington sixth grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Maggie Sheridan proudly waved her first place trophy over her head after correctly spelling “portcullis” to win the Tri-County Spelling Bee on Thursday night. The Lexington sixth grader outlasted 33 other contestants, who represented schools in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties. “I was just so nervous,” Sheridan said. “Every time I went […]