LEXINGTON — M. Lore’ Whitney is picking up where her father left off. The younger Whitney was selected to finish her late father’s term on the Lexington Local Schools board of education during a special meeting Wednesday night. She will serve through the end of 2025. Board president Keith Stoner and board members Martin Gottschling […]
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Husted to speak at 6th annual Scholarship for Success event March 7
BUCYRUS — North Central State College (NCSC) and the Crawford Success Center (CSC) have announced the 6th annual Scholarships for Success event will be on Thursday, March 7 at the Crawford Success Center, located at 130 N. Walnut St., Bucyrus. The pre-reception and auction preview will begin at 5 p.m. with the program and auction […]
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Crawford/Morrow County Spelling Bee crowns champ
MANSFIELD – The 2024 Mid-Ohio ESC spelling bee season is off to an impressive start. The Crawford/Morrow County Virtual Spelling Bee took place on Thursday, Jan. 18 where 35 students from eight districts competed to be crowned champion of the bee. The competition spanned 10 rounds before Kaylynn Barlow, an 8th grader from Cardington-Lincoln Middle […]
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Madison High School unveils honor roll lists
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has released its list of academic honorees for the second nine-week grading period. All A’s SENIORS Alivia Ash, Isaiah Atwell, Joshua Atwell, Bayleigh Auflick, Layla Azmoun, Natalee Back, Hannah Ball, Olivia Barley, Tyler Batcheller, Madison (Maddy) Berry, Karsyn Blust, Paidge Butler, Colin Carroll, Brookelyn Coulter, Callie Cyrus, Jace Dravenstott, […]
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Sophomore visits, open houses begin Jan. 24 at Pioneer Career & Technology Center
SHELBY – Sophomores from the following partner schools – Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford, Crestline, Crestview, Galion, Lexington, Lucas, Northmor, Ontario, Plymouth, Shelby, Willard and Wynford are scheduled to visit Pioneer Wednesday, Jan. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 25. An Open House is scheduled for Jan. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a second-look Open […]
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MOESC Board of Governors meets, celebrates School Board Recognition Month
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center had three Board members who were recently elected to a new four-year term. These members received their Oath of Office during the organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 18: Brad Geissman, William Hope and Douglas Theaker. In addition, Douglas Theaker was appointed Board President while William McFarland was assigned […]
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Mansfield City Schools hires financial consulting firm for facilities project
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board voted unanimously to approve a contract with Rockmill Financial Consulting at its meeting Tuesday. Rockmill is an independent municipal advisor and financial consultant based in Westerville, Ohio. In the one-year, $40,000 contract, Rockmill agrees to advise on the district on its “planned facilities project,” including “taxation options, community […]
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Junior Achievement Inspire experiences growth in 2nd year
MANSFIELD – Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio is thrilled to announce JA Inspire, made possible by FirstEnergy, a unique career exploration experience scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Attendance for the second annual event is expected to exceed 800 students from […]
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Ohio’s 2024 Out-of-School Time conference set for Jan. 23-25
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s best out-of-school programs are more than just fun and engaging – they are a crucial component of youth development and taken seriously by those who run them. From Jan. 23 to 25, approximately 500 out-of-school time professionals will gather to enhance their skills and practices, designed to support the development of Ohio’s […]
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Madison blood drive set for Feb. 15 to benefit elementary student
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School’s National Honor Society is teaming with the Red Cross to host a blood drive for a Madison South student that is battling cancer. The drive is set for Thursday, Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Madison High School Gym. This event is open to […]