ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario Local Schools is going to get a new weight room facility. The Ontario school board approved a resolution Tuesday night during its regular meeting, allowing this project to move forward. The Ontario Athletic Boosters is financing the project through cash on hand and from bank loans. Dave Rehfeldt, booster club president […]
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Ohio State and North Central honor military veterans
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The campus of The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College recognized current and past military veterans Tuesday morning inside Bromfield Hall/Conard Learning Center with a memorial dedication and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new student-veteran lounge. The ceremonies were followed with a breakfast for veterans of the Korean War, […]
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Pioneer students excel at fall leadership conference
SHELBY, Ohio — Thirteen Pioneer vocational students represented north central Ohio earlier this fall at the 2015 SkillsUSA Ohio Fall Leadership Conference in Columbus. Also in attendance was Local Officer Team, Local Delegate Team, and last year’s Regional Officer, Mark Garcia. At this event, students learned more about SkillsUSA, experienced dynamic speaker sessions, strengthened leadership […]
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NCSC partners with Herzing University for bachelor’s degree progam
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Students with an associate degree from North Central State College will have a new, more flexible option to achieve a bachelor’s degree thanks to a partnership announced with Herzing University. DEGREE UP provides a student-centered, affordable educational opportunity for North Central State College students. Following students’ completion of an associate degree and […]
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Richland Co. residents have Nov. 30 deadline for real estate scholarship
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County residents have until Nov. 30 to apply for $1,500 real estate scholarship in the name of James Dwyer at the Hondros College of Business. Dwyer was on the faculty at Hondros College of Business for more than 15 years. He was known for his friendly and inspiring demeanor which translated […]
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Ashbrook Colloquium’s featured speaker to discuss leaders, leadership
ASHLAND, Ohio – Mary Nichols, professor of Political Science at Baylor University, will be speaking on the topic of “Leaders and Leadership in Thucydides’ History” at the Ashbrook Center Colloquium on Friday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. The event will take place in the Ashbrook Center, on the eighth floor of the Library on the […]
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Wheeler family gets $7,500 in donations from Galion schools
GALION, Ohio — Melanie Wheeler’s recent diagnosis with a rare form of cancer sent a ripple through Galion’s school district. On Thursday, the school district reported collecting over $7,500 to be donated to the shell-shocked family. “Wow,” said her speechless father, Tom Wheeler. “I don’t even know what to say. Wow. That’s absolutely amazing, unbelievable.” Three […]
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Ontario Schools raises over $5,000 for United Way
ONTARIO, Ohio — When presented with an opportunity to help others, students and staff at Ontario Local Schools never hesitate to provide assistance. They showed their overwhelming support when two students, Cameron Friend and Bronson Radebaugh, were diagnosed with cancer by holding a number of fundraisers and benefits. “Our school in the last seven or […]
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Mansfield Sr. lays out academic plan, showcases talents
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield Senior High School Principal Dr. Jose Hernandez, teachers and students offered guests a detailed outline of the school’s Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) District Action Plan on Thursday night. The plan was deemed necessary by the Ohio Department of Education, said Hernandez. “This is our improvement process to get better,” Hernandez said. […]
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Weber brings quiet commitment to Mansfield BOE
MANSFIELD, Ohio — There isn’t much fanfare in Sheryl Weber, but a great deal of quiet commitment. Already a volunteer at the Hospice of North Central Ohio’s thrift shop in Mansfield, she is in training to become a Hospice Bedside Vigil Volunteer. As such, she will provide company to individuals who are actively dying but […]