Dr. Stephen Storck, C.P.A., has been named the new vice president for business at Ashland University. Storck, who will oversee all facets of Ashland’s business office operations, will begin his duties Aug. 26. “I am very excited to announce this new addition to the University’s cabinet leadership,” said AU President Dr. Frederick Finks. “Steve has […]
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Donley Ford of Shelby to host fundraiser this weekend for Shelby high school band
Donley Ford of Shelby and Shelby High School Band are partnering to raise up to $6,000 for the Shelby High School Student Band as part of Ford Motor Company’s DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL program. The even will be held Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Donley Ford of Shelby, 249 Mansfield Ave., […]
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Homeschooling offers educational choice
As the school year approaches, parents and guardians must make the decision of how they would like for their children to be educated. Homeschooling is an option some parents choose or implement. Becky Clark and Beth Brown, who have over 35 years of home education experience combined, offered some insight into this mode of teaching […]
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Big year ahead at OSU-Mansfield
As the Ohio State University at Mansfield (OSU-Mansfield) enters into a new academic year, the 55-year-old campus welcomes various renovations and remodeling, among other changes. The changes will “transform the campus environment, and, in doing so, will significantly and positively alter the student experience on our campus,” according to Dean and Director Stephen Gavazzi. During […]
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OSU-M professor emeritus publishes new book
Dr. Tim M. Berra, professor emeritus of evolution, ecology and organismal biology at The Ohio State University at Mansfield released a book entitled “Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy” through Oxford University Press this week. The publisher states the book is the “only book that deals substantially with the lives of his children from […]
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AU College of Arts and Sciences slates symposium against indifference
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Ashland University College of Arts and Sciences will present its biennial year-long Symposium Against Indifference this year, with the symposium titled “Engaging Latin America and the Caribbean.” All of the events are sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, along with other sponsors, and will take place during different dates […]
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AU names new human resources director
Joshua Hughes has been named as new director of human resources and legal affairs at Ashland University. Hughes, who started at AU on Aug. 12, replaces John Brandon, who retired earlier this year. Hughes, who is a licensed attorney in Ohio and Michigan, comes to Ashland from MedCentral Health System in Mansfield, Ohio, where he […]
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Shelby Board
The Shelby Board of Education discussed the opening of the newly constructed high school on Tuesday, August 20; and Superintendent Tim Tarvin made note of an evening when the high school will be open to the public. Tarvin also brought new business to the board with buyers seeking to purchase Russell School. “We want to […]
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Ontario Schools invest in cost-saving measures
In the spirit of promoting energy efficiency along with cost-saving measures, Ontario Schools is partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA for the 2013-2014 school year. The partnership will carry out an energy savings project that is expected to boost the annual electrical, fuel, and maintenance savings by $67,578. The project is in conjunction with the Ohio […]
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Over 150 area administrators attend Mid-Ohio conference
More than 150 area superintendents, principals and other administrators attended a two-day Administrative Leadership Conference sponsored by Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Held at the Mid-Ohio ESC Conference Center last week, the conference featured nationally recognized educational experts, as well as legislative and legal updates. “Mid-Ohio’s annual Administrative Leadership Conference is a great way for our […]