MANSFIELD — Mark Morich stood at the edge of the classroom and watched his students prepare to go live with the day’s Tyger News broadcast. One boy sat in a corner of the room, dwarfed by computer screens cued up with the broadcast logo. A girl sat next to him, stationed in front of a […]
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Mansfield Sr. students help film videos for new mindfulness curriculum
MANSFIELD — Uneek Brown stepped into the shot, a black and white clapboard in her hands. “Scene 8B, Take 1,” she announced, then pulled up the top of the clapboard and let it fall. Then she stepped back, found a seat and followed along in the script as the scene unfolded. On the other side […]
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Richland Academy of Arts offers June 26 Salsa for Scholarship fundraiser
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the arts is inviting the public to come and shake it on Wednesday, June 26, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at the Salsa for Scholarship fundraiser. The event will be hosted by Richland Academy of the Arts’ Artist in Residence, Marden Ramos. This special Salsa for Scholarship Fundraiser is a […]
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Mansfield BOE takes first step to place $7.8 million levy on November ballot
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City school board voted Tuesday to move forward with putting a new emergency levy on the November ballot. The school board voted unanimously to pass a resolution of necessity for a combined property and income tax levy. Board members will vote on a final resolution next month. “To start the process, […]
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Ohio extends Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program
COLUMBUS — The state of Ohio is giving families additional time to use funds given to them to help students with academic and enrichment activities after school. The Ohio Department of Education says families who have been awarded funds through the Afterschool Child Enrichment program will now have until Sept. 1, 2025 to spend the […]
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47 years of buses, maintenance and a buried boot
CENTERBURG – Randy Bradford never realized his high school dream of a career in radio. Instead, this week he will close the book on 47 years in public education when he retiresas director of transportation and building maintenance at Centerburg Local Schools, a position he has held for the last eight years. Earlier, he served […]
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MOESC announces summer 2024 holiday hours
MANSFIELD — In observance of the upcoming holidays, the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center offices will operate on a different schedule. All offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth and Thursday and Friday, July 4-5 for the holiday. Excluding these dates, the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will be open Monday through Friday, 8 […]
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29 students earn GEDs through Mansfield Adult Education program
MANSFIELD — Twenty-nine Mansfield students received their general educational development diploma last Thursday, according to a news release from Mansfield Adult Education. Students with a high school diploma or GED can earn an average of 35 percent more money annually than those without a diploma, according to a 2023 study by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. […]
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‘Just incredible:’ Shelby superintendent highlights first year, professional growth
Browning, Shelby City Schools superintendent, recently completed his first year leading the district. He was hired in April 2023.
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Galion schools launch campaign to restock ‘Tiger Closets’
GALION — Galion City Schools‘ family engagement coordinator Jessica Berger has announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at restocking the district’s Tiger Closets. The initiative will kick off at the upcoming 3rd Friday in Galion events, sponsored by the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce. The campaign invites the community to donate new or gently […]