ASHLAND – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) at Ashland University will kick off the Season for Nonviolence with a special event, as it welcomes Rev. Naomi Tutu for a fundraiser dinner and keynote address on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. As an Episcopal priest and the daughter of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu, Rev. […]
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Mansfield Adult Education students aspire to change recidivism in Richland County
MANSFIELD — One local instructor, Steve Wilkinson, who is employed by Mansfield Adult Education and Catalyst Life Services is making a lasting impact in the lives of his students. Since 2017 Mansfield Adult Education Aspire has been working with the residents at the CAC to increase their college and career readiness opportunities. This year, program […]
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SPARC Council’s ready-for-hire program readies Richland County students for the future
MANSFIELD – Students in Richland County are learning essential 21st-century skills and preparing for their future thanks to SPARC Council’s Ready-for-Hire Program. The program is held in the Crestview High School Media Center and follows the Crestview Local School district calendar, running Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. The Ready-for-Hire program is open […]
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Merry Madison Christmas celebrates the joy of giving
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Madison High School student council stayed after school on Tuesday, drinking hot chocolate and giggling as they wrapped presents for Merry Madison Christmas. The joy of giving is evident during Merry Madison Christmas, an annual gift drive that supports families throughout the district. “The groups make sure that magic happens […]
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Sipping history: 3rd Cup Tea hosts ‘Boston Tea Party’ for local 8th graders
MANSFIELD — Braxton Daniels wove his way around the circular tables, pouring hot tea into dainty China cups for a crew of boisterous eighth graders. Daniels stepped out of his tea house on North Main Street Friday afternoon to bring the timeless beverage to students at The Richland School of Academic Arts. Eighth grade history teacher […]
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Area Agency on Aging announces 2024 scholarship program
ONTARIO – The Area Agency on Aging Foundation Board announces the launch of its 2024 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education in the field of aging or disability services. This year, the Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact in the […]
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Richland County Foundation opens scholarship application early
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation will open its college scholarship application on Dec. 18, which is two weeks earlier than previous years. “We hope students will take advantage of the earlier date to complete the application over the holiday break in December,” said Community Investment Officer Siera Marth-May. Richland County Foundation offers scholarships to […]
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Social media threat that canceled school may not be from Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — A threatening social media post that canceled classes early on Tuesday was apparently received by at least three other Ohio school districts. That news comes via a joint press release issued Wednesday afternoon by the Fredericktown Police and the Fredericktown Local School District. The Fredericktown Police Department does not believe the origin of […]
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North Central State & Craig Smith RV partner for new drone program
GALION — North Central State College students will soon find out what it takes to catch a criminal from 400 feet in the air with the launch of a new Drone Program. North Central State College (NCSC) and the NC State Foundation with a lead gift from Craig Smith Chevrolet and Craig Smith RV are […]
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MOESC hosts CCP & Financial Aid Night on Jan. 16
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is pleased to host its annual College Credit Plus (CCP) and Financial Aid Night on Jan. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield. This is open to all students and families for students in grades 6-11 for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents […]