Superintendent Michael Browning confirmed a Shelby Middle School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave since Feb. 28.
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Bucyrus 6th grader inducted into National Junior Honor Society
BUCYRUS – James Price, a sixth grader from Bucyrus, was among the 14 Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) students recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and service to the community. To qualify for National Junior Honor Society, students in grades 6-9 must have been enrolled with GRCA for at least […]
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Ashland student takes top prize in national VFW essay competition
ASHLAND – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced Bryant Day, an eighth grade student from Ashland, has been selected the national first-place winner and recipient of a $5,000 award in its 2023-2024 Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Day, who was sponsored by VFW Post 9943 and its Auxiliary located in Mansfield, wrote his winning essay based on this […]
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Freddies announce Gary & Sharon Ritchey Streby Scholarship
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce their 32nd fully endowed scholarship; the “Gary & Sharon Ritchey Streby Scholarship.” This scholarship, which will be first awarded to a 2024 FHS graduate, was funded by Gary Streby to honor the memory of his wife, Sharon Ritchey Streby who was a 1961 FHS […]
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Malabar teacher earns award from Ohio Civil Rights Commission
MANSFIELD — Teresa McDowell has dedicated her career to helping struggling students learn to read. But when she found out she’d been selected for a teaching award, words escaped her. “I was very humbled, highly honored,” McDowell said, after a moment of reflection. “I felt appreciated. “I tell my students here, ‘If you work hard […]
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Auditor declares Crestline school district as ‘Unauditable’
COLUMBUS – The Crestline Exempted Village School District in Crawford County has been declared “unauditable” for the periods ended July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit. The Auditor of State’s Office informed District Treasurer Alina Nemec […]
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St. Peter’s School seeks new leadership
MANSFIELD — Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, Laurie McKeon will step down as the Head of School and transition to a member of the School Board. McKeon has served as the Head of School since 2021, leading St. Peter’s through the pandemic and into a season of growth. A search begins for the new […]
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MOESC seeks candidates for development programs (SLP & school psychologist)
MANSFIELD – In a bid to address the growing demand for qualified professionals in the fields of speech-language pathology and school psychology, the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center started two initiatives – the Grow-Your-Own Speech Language Pathologist Development Program and the Grow-Your-Own School Psychology Development Program. MOESC is seeking candidates for both programs. The Speech Language […]
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Kroger and P&G open applications for the 2024 Game Changers Scholarship
WESTERVILLE — Kroger’s Columbus Division and The Procter & Gamble Company today announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. Kroger will award one scholarship of $2,000 to a local underrepresented female student pursuing a business, science, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. Together, the Game Changers Scholarship, […]
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Ohio State Mansfield hosts student motivation presentation March 18 in Ontario
ONTARIO — The Ohio State University at Mansfield is hosting a presentation, “Motivating Your Student: Strategies for Parents and Educators” on Monday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at The Cove Coffee Shop (325 Shelby-Ontario Rd., Ontario). This event is free and open to the public. Drinks will be provided. Led by Dr. Eric Anderman, Professor […]