Duane Bradley Callender has been appointed as principal for Mansfield Senior High School. He was recommended by Brian Gaverick, the previous principal and now superintendent, and voted on in the Mansfield Board of Education meeting on July 22. Callender, 47, currently lives in Wooster with his wife and five sons. His contract will start his position […]
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Shelby Middle School Auction
“Anything and everything is up for auction,” said Shelby City Schools Superintendent, Tim Tarvin. Shelby Middle School will hold a public auction on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Tarvin said, “Desks, chairs, lockers, doors, and even the gym floor are up for auction.” The money benefited from the auction will go towards the Shelby […]
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Ashland University chef to be Cooks Camp instructor
ASHLAND, Ohio — Pete Wallin, chef/manager in Ashland University’s Student Dining, will be returning as an instructor at this year’s 12th Annual Cooks Camp held at Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion July 17-20. The four-day workshop is for Ohio high school senior culinary students in the Food Service Management and Culinary Arts Programs. It is […]
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Plymouth-Shiloh board extends open enrollment
The Plymouth-Shiloh Board of Education extended their open enrollment deadline at Wednesday’s regular meeting. The board also discussed fringe benefits for new hires and the details of their drug testing policy. The board moved to extend open enrollment to August 1. The board addressed and passed the item on Monday’s agenda. Anyone interested in enrolling should […]
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Ashland University Receives $15,000 Foundation Grant
Ashland University has received a $15,000 grant from the Jochum-Moll Foundation, based in Cleveland, to fund a short-term mission scholarship program through the University’s Center of Religious Life. Dr. Dan Lawson, dean for the Center of Religious Life, said the grant will provide 10 undergraduate students who have financial need with a $1,500 short-term mission […]
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New leadership welcomed at Lucas Schools
Dan Freund was welcomed to the Lucas administration staff in the familiar role of superintendent at the Lucas Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. As mandated by the law, Freund cannot officially start working until two months after his retirement, which began July 1. Thus, his start date at Lucas will be Sept. 1. […]
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Crestview financial report shows balance, increases
History repeated itself at the latest board meeting of the Crestview Local School District. In fiscal year 2012, Treasurer Christina Bennett reported that the district’s General Fund shows a $172,098 surplus. The report continues a trend spanning 18 years. In 15 of 18 years, the district has balanced its General Fund budget and implemented a […]
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Crestview schools keep pace with state requirements
“Crestview offers a great, well-rounded education. The teachers are willing to try new things that will hit a wide range of learners, and we’ve always had strong parent involvement, which is one of the things we pride ourselves on. Plus, there’s a community component that makes you feel welcomed when you come here,” said Crestview […]
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Senior High to hire new principal
Mansfield City School District hired new school superintendent Brian Garverick in June and are now faced with filling the position of principal for Mansfield Senior High School. The decision may be announced at the next board of education meeting on July 22 at 7 p.m. There were five applicants interviewed. The applicants included: -Tryvan Leech […]
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Clear Fork board bids farewell to retirees
The Clear Fork Local Valley Schools Board of Education said farewell to several retiring teachers at their regular July meeting. Retiring staff members who were recognized at the meeting included Carolyn Parrott, John Parrott, Carol Pretorious, Deb Riley, Jamie Woodward, Janet Coole, Diane Brokaw, Dan Gorbett, Linda Schaub, Board president Gary Mathes stated, “We realize […]