MANSFIELD — Two new members took their oath of office Tuesday during the first Mansfield City School school board meeting of 2024. Jennifer Kime and Leslie Ward were both elected in November. The first-time public officials will succeed longtime school board members Renda Cline and Sheryl Weber, who did not run to retain their seats. […]
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Clear Fork sewing class stitches items for Wayfinders Homeless Shelter
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork High School Advanced Sewing class went on a philanthropic field trip on Dec. 14. Just like the past few years, these high school students made projects to give away to those in need. The students sewed hats, scarves, and tote bags for the Wayfinders (Harmony House) Homeless Shelter and collected […]
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Lexington schools fly flags half mast in honor of Bob Whitney
LEXINGTON — The flags at Lexington Local Schools are flying at half mast this week in honor of Robert “Bob” Whitney. Whitney died on Monday afternoon at age 88. He had served on the Lexington Local Schools board of education for almost 60 years, making him the longest-tenured school board member in the state. He spent […]
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GOAL Digital Academy hosts attendance connection event
MARION — In a groundbreaking initiative, GOAL Digital Academy spearheaded its inaugural “Attendance Connection” event at the Marion Learning Lab, setting a new standard in educational engagement and support. This landmark meeting convened representatives from various schools, forging a collaborative path in dropout recovery and prevention strategies. The event underscored the critical needs of students […]
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Husted: High School Tech Internship open to Ohio students
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced Tuesday that the High School Tech Internship program is now open for Ohio students to enroll. The goal of the program is to provide Ohio businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with […]
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Loudonville senior is Elks Teen of the Month
LOUDONVILLE — Maria Renner has been named the Ashland Elks (1360) Teen of the Month for January. Maria is the daughter of Jason and Meghan Renner and is a senior at LoudonvilleHigh School. Maria is a member of the Loudonville High School Student Leadership; Job SkillsClub; Marching Band and Flag Corp; Drug Free Club; and […]
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2 new board members to start terms at Hillsdale Local Schools
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale Local Schools is primed to have two new faces start terms on its board of education in 2024. Jon Burkholder and Melinda Turk ran for the board’s two open seats in November. Both were elected to fill terms on the board. They replace John Cutlip and Amy Jarvis, who had their last […]
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Here’s Richland Source’s biggest education stories of 2023
MANSFIELD — Three years ago, I asked my boss if I could switch beats. I started my tenure at Richland Source as the business reporter. I got to tell a lot of great stories and meet passionate entrepreneurs from across the county. It was a great gig. But when the role of education reporter opened […]
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Mansfield City Supt. honors outgoing board members
MANSFIELD — During a TED Talk she delivered in 2013, the late Rita Pierson encouraged viewers to step up and be a champion for a child. “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understand the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly […]
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Loudonville Schools to receive $100K through Trees to Textbooks program
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. LOUDONVILLE – Loudonville is among a group of Ohio’s rural school districts that will receive state funds through the Trees to Textbooks program. The Loudonville-Perrysville Consolidated School District will receive 101,003.97. In addition, Hanover Township will receive $50,501.98, while Ashland […]