BELLVILLE — Austin McCune isn’t quite sure what the future holds after graduation. But after Friday’s Mobile Workforce Day at Clear Fork High School, McCune is more aware of his options. “I’ve learned about a bunch of job opportunities I didn’t really know about before,” he said. “I’ll be looking for a job after school’s […]
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Ontario announces 2024 Prom Court
ONTARIO — The staff and student body of Ontario High School elected 20 seniors to the 2024 Prom Court. Court members were chosen on the basis of friendliness, outgoing personality, leadership skills, school spirit, school and community involvement. 2024 Ontario Prom Court These were the students selected, in alphabetical order: Jastyn Allen, Taylor Counts, Ava […]
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3,000 north central Ohio students participate in MOESC’s Artapalooza
MANSFIELD – Artapolooza 2024 took place on April 12 to 17 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with over 3,000 students exhibiting art. There were 20 local school districts participating in this year’s event, including: Abraxas School, Ashland County Community Academy, Bucyrus City Schools, Clear Fork Valley Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestline St. Joseph […]
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Galion City School District Recognized with Purple Star Designation for Military Families
GALION — Galion Middle School and Galion Intermediate School have been honored with the Purple Star Award from the State of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This award recognizes the schools’ outstanding commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. The Purple Star Award is a testament to the dedication of the Galion City School […]
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Three local students represent MOESC at OESCA Franklin B. Walter program
MANSFIELD — Justin Gibson (Madison Local Schools), Parker Bartlett (Mount Gilead EVS) and Luke Tinnermeier (Galion City Schools) were selected to represent MOESC at the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) Franklin B. Walter State program on April 15. Each student was the local winner of the MOESC Franklin B. Walter Scholarship. “I would like […]
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Plymouth FFA celebrates 100 years of Agricultural Education
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Plymouth FFA reporter Nicole Beverage. PLYMOUTH — During the banquet, members were given awards and celebrated all their successes and hard work throughout the year, goodbyes were said to members who have helped the chapter achieve so much over the past five years, and the new officers for […]
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Forney resigns as interim treasurer of Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Judy Forney can no longer be two places at once. The interim treasurer of Mansfield City Schools submitted her 30-day resignation notice to the board of education on March 27. Forney was hired as Mansfield’s interim treasurer in December through a shared service agreement with Mount Vernon City Schools, where she works as a […]
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Clear Fork selects John Thomas as interim superintendent
BELLVILLE — John Thomas will be the next leader of Clear Fork Valley Local Schools. The Clear Fork school board voted 4-0 Tuesday to hire Thomas as interim superintendent with a start date of Aug. 1. The board also approved a consulting contract with Thomas so he can immediately begin working with the district during […]
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Mansfield City Schools considers 2 finalists for athletic director position
MANSFIELD — The hiring committee for Mansfield City Schools’ new athletic director (AD) has narrowed the field to two candidates, school board president Chris Elswick told Richland Source Monday. Director of Personnel Mark Wilcheck confirmed those two finalists are Michael Becker and Mark Oppenheimer. Mansfield City Schools has been without a full-time AD since the district […]
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Galion student wins Crawford County 2024 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award
GALION — Galion High School has announced that senior Luke Tinnermeier has been honored with the Crawford County 2024 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award. Luke’s exceptional academic achievements and exemplary character have earned him this esteemed recognition. The awards program, named in honor of Ohio’s 31st State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was […]