MANSFIELD — Teaching isn’t just about textbooks and tests — it’s about tapping into creativity and imagination to help students learn in the ways that suit them best. Local businessman and philanthropist Chuck Hahn knows this better than most, and has been offering a splash of color to traditional teaching methods to make learning more […]
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Mansfield City Schools to host Peace on My Block fair
MANSFIELD — Creating a culture of peace doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why Tom Hager wants to reinforce a year’s worth of lessons with one final push. Mansfield City Schools will host its first Peace on My Block Fair Community Fair on May 16 at Arlin Field. The event will be aimed at the district’s kindergarten through […]
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Robots are taking over Mansfield at Shawshank Showdown
MANSFIELD — In celebration of 10 seasons of Team 5413 Stellar Robotics providing STEAM learning opportunities to students K-12 in Richland and surrounding counties, Stellar is excited to announce an exciting new event in Mansfield: Shawshank Showdown! This free event will take place at Mansfield Senior High School on 124 N. Linden Rd on Saturday, […]
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Middle school students invited to apply for two-day coding camp at NCSC Kehoe Center
SHELBY — Students entering 6th through 8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to apply for a new Code a Carnival experience on June 17 and 18 from 9 to 1 p.m. Students will create their own arcade carnival game such as whack-the-mole over the two days using Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade and a micro:bit device. […]
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Clover Hill Early Learning Center earns 5-star rating from state
ONTARIO — The state of Ohio has awarded Clover Hill Early Learning Center (CHELC) with a 5-Star rating under the Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) system. This award was given for meeting the highest level of quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education. Clover […]
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Abraxas students earn Auto Body Repair certification as part of Ready-for-Hire
SHELBY – The Ready-for-Hire Program at Abraxas in Richland County has expanded program offerings to include training curriculum and experiences that allow students to become certified in auto body repair. Students received additional hands-on auto body repair practice thanks to a donated fender by Milliron Auto Parts in Mansfield. Students appreciated the opportunity to have […]
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United Negro College fund awarding up to $50K in scholarships for high school seniors
Citizens and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have announced the establishment of the first-ever “Citizens Helping Citizens” Scholarship to build accessible pathways, while providing opportunities of cultural awareness, understanding, and leadership nationally for high school students who are pursing postsecondary education. The program provides $50,000 in scholarship to 10 high school students entering a two- […]
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Hillsdale earns Momentum Award
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale Elementary School has been recognized with a Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The news came from a press release the district shared on Tuesday. “Our teachers, educational aides, support staff — everybody works really hard rowing in the same direction to support students,” said Tom Williams, principal […]
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GOAL Digital Academy celebrates 3rd quarter honor roll for Mansfield, Galion students
MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy proudly celebrates the academic excellence and dedication of its students, as we announce the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year. These exceptional students have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their studies, achieving outstanding grades that exemplify the school’s dedication to high academic standards. Their achievements are […]
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Madison students revel in 2024 prom
MANSFIELD — Richland Source has made a spring tradition of trying to shoot every Richland County high school prom over the last several years. That tradition ended this spring. We’ve run into a myriad of issues over the years, not the least of which is struggling to spring loose enough staffers to get to multiple […]