JEROMESVILLE — Members of the Hillsdale FFA chapter traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) June 18 to 23. WLC inspires FFA members to become changemakers in their communities. Each day of the conference focuses on a different principle taught through the context of our nation’s capital. These principles include […]
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Ontario 9-year-old wins American Protege International Vocal event
ONTARIO — Stingel Elementary student Breckelle Miller is already a vocal star. The 9-year-old, who has also been tutored at Richland Academy of the Arts, won the American Protégé International Vocal Competition, 2024. As a result, she will sing “O Holy Night” in the Winners Recital at Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s grandest performance […]
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Hillsdale FFA team takes retreat at Hocking Hills
JEROMESVILLE — The Hillsdale FFA Officer team took its retreat on June 5 and 6 in Hocking Hills. The officers for this year are President: Dally Meek; Vice President: Baylee Weber; Secretary: Maci Atterholt; Treasurer: Reed Twining; Reporter: Jillian Cowger; Sentinel: Ava Bolen; Student Advisor: Emma Linder. They started the retreat at Hillsdale High School […]
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Morrow County’s Ready-for-Hire takes summer program on the road
CARDINGTON – Morrow County’s Ready-for-Hire summer program, held at the Tomorrow Center, offers enriching experiences that prepare students for careers and life after high school. This summer the program offered a diverse range of learning experiences through eight field trips focusing on career readiness and practical skills. Students had the chance to engage in activities […]
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DeWine unveils hiring bonus for military members, spouses to work in schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen Dackin, and Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Maj. Gen. (U.S. Army, retired) Deborah Ashenhurst introduced an initiative on Friday to encourage military members to continue their call to service by working in Ohio schools. Through the new Military Recruit Award program, […]
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Madison celebrates centennial with alumni football game
What you need to know MADISON TOWNSHIP — It’s been nearly 100 years since the first Madison High School opened its doors. Madison Local Schools is planning a series of events leading up to the district’s Centennial anniversary, starting with an alumni football game next month. Before the Aug. 30 home game, Madison will have a […]
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Report shows significant progress implementing Ohio’s Science of Reading law
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release was issued by the Fordham Institute for Advancing Educational Excellence. COLUMBUS – In July 2023, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly passed landmark literacy reforms that require all public elementary schools (district and charter) to implement the Science of Reading. This method to literacy instruction emphasizes phonics, vocabulary, […]
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Mansfield BOE votes to close Tyger Digital Academy, effective immediately
MANSFIELD — The Tyger Digital Academy is now offline. The Mansfield City School board of education voted 3-0 to shutter the district’s online learning option during a special meeting Tuesday night. Board member Jennifer Kime was absent. Board member Gary Feagin abstained from the vote since his wife, Ruby, worked as the TDA’s family liaison. Mansfield […]
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Shelby Help Line Ministries launches summer lunch program, ready for pie auction
SHELBY — As summer has arrived multiple programs are in full swing at Shelby Help Line Ministries. From now until Christmas the agency will be busy bees. Summer lunches have already begun, with the highest day of serving totaling 145 children. “We look for this number to continue to increase,” said Jolene M. Arms, of […]
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Voters to decide $71 million Loudonville-Perrysville Schools building in November
LOUDONVILLE — Voters in the Loudonville-Perrysville school district will be asked to approve a $53.5 million, 37-year bond issue to pay for a new building come November, following the board’s approval of a resolution Monday night. The district’s board of education approved a resolution to put the bonds and an additional levy on the November […]