ONTARIO — Ontario Middle School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America Parliamentary Procedure team recently made history. The squad became the first in school history to advance to national competition in Seattle, Washington. In April, the Ontario Middle School (OMS) Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Parliamentary Procedure team, competed at the […]
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Pioneer students complete renovations to Crestline bleachers
SHELBY — The Carpentry Class at Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby has renovated bleachers at the Crestline Junior Softball Field. Led by instructor Justin Tuttle, the class, made up of juniors and seniors, spent last week replacing old wood, painting the metal support frames, and installing new lumber. “We are grateful for the […]
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Ontario student unveils mural at Richland Academy of the Arts
ONTARIO — The Richland Academy of the Arts is displaying a new mural by Ontario High School student Zachary McChristy. The colorful piece is now on display on the second floor of the academy, and students are encouraged to take a step back and admire it. McChristy has been working on visual art projects for […]
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Malabar students to receive tree seedlings on May 14
MANSFIELD — As part of Mansfield’s celebration of Arbor Day 2024, the Shade Tree Commission will visit Malabar Intermediate School and distribute tree seedlings to students. On Tuesday, May 14, the Shade Tree Commission and Mayor Jodie Perry will visit the school to read to students about the history of Arbor Day and the importance […]
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MOESC seeks substitute teachers for next school year
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. With the school year coming to a close, many districts are still looking to fill vacancies. While some districts have opted to use substitute teachers, others are still struggling to fill positions. This can lead […]
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iSee clinic bridges the vision care gap with free eye exams, glasses
MANSFIELD — Tracey Needham smiled encouragingly as she gently slid a pair of trial glasses onto the little girl’s face. “What do you think?” Needham asked. The girl, a student at Sherman Elementary, turned to look at her reflection in the mirror and grinned. In two weeks, she and more than 40 other Mansfield City […]
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Children’s writer Liesl Shurtliff visits Mifflin as part of literacy initiative
MANSFIELD — Liesl Shurtliff likes to start her writing workshops upside down. Shurtliff, a children’s book author and mother of four, told the students at Mifflin Elementary that she can do a handstand. Then she leaned forward, aligned her forearms in a V-shape on the floor and pushed her feet off the floor and into the […]
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Two minors charged with trespassing after entering Madison High School
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Two teenage boys caused a commotion Thursday after entering a school they didn’t attend through a side door. Staff at Madison Comprehensive High School became aware of the pair at around 12:35 p.m., according to a notice sent out by the district. “They were student-age, but they were not our students,” Supt. Rob […]
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NC State’s Criminal Justice Program: Shaping a new generation of cadets
At the core of NC State’s Criminal Justice program are its educators, experienced officers dedicated to training honest, respectable cadets. A key example being Commander Brad Copeland. A Hocking College alum, he has been in law enforcement since 1987, beginning as a state park officer at Tar Hollow State Park in Ross County, Ohio. After […]
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Barbara Donohue selected as Mansfield City Schools interim treasurer
MANSFIELD — Barbara Donohue has no time to waste. The Mansfield City school board voted 5-0 Tuesday to appoint Donohue as interim treasurer. She’ll begin work Wednesday morning. Donohue, whose recent experience includes time at Crestview and Shelby City Schools, will take over for outgoing interim Judy Forney. The new treasurer’s contract with the district […]