MANSFIELD — On Wednesday, the Board of Governors for Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center met for their monthly meeting. At the meeting, Jennifer Pennell, Gifted Education Consultant, announced that MOESC received a grant of $1,500 from the Gorman Fund, a donor-advised fund of the Richland County Foundation, for the approved Artapolooza Fine Arts Festival at the […]
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Fredericktown announces 2023 Homecoming Court
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown High School has announced the 2023 Homecoming Court. Crowning of this year’s homecoming queen will be on Friday, Sept. 29, at the Loudonville game played at Fredericktown. The crowning will start around 6:15 p.m. at the FHS football field. The school invites the public to come out and enjoy the traditional crowning ceremony. Court members […]
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Madison supt. predicts $4 million in cuts if November levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Drastic cuts are in store if a new operating levy doesn’t pass this fall, administrators at Madison Local Schools warned this week. During a work session Tuesday with the board of education, Madison Supt. Rob Peterson and Treasurer Bradd Stevens shared a list of $4 million in proposed cuts for the 2024-2025 […]
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OSU Mansfield increases enrollment in Fall 2023
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield has announced increased enrollment in the Autumn 2023 semester for the first time since 2018, with a significant increase to new first-year students. The school made the announcement after welcoming a new first-year class of 343 students, a 15.1% increase from last fall. “We are excited to see […]
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Mansfield Sr. announces 2023 Homecoming Court
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School recently announced the 2023 Homecoming Court. The senior attendants are Ava Cramer, Andrew Cawrse, Rylee Kingman, Duke Reese, Dazey Manns, Carmelo Smith, Da’Mia Mason and Santana Saavedra. The junior attendants are Aspen Payne and Syncere Long. The sophomore attendants are Saneyah Saavedra and Alijah Scott. The freshman attendants are Kezziah […]
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AU welcomes large freshmen class, sees steady enrollment numbers
ASHLAND — After a spring of cuts thanks to low enrollment, Ashland University saw a leap in its freshmen class numbers this year. According to Keith Ramsdell, AU’s vice president for enrollment management and marketing, 508 freshmen students enrolled this fall. That total is up from 466 new students last year. “That definitely tells us […]
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Crestview announces 2023 Homecoming Court
OLIVESBURG — Crestview High School has announced its 2023 Homecoming Court. This year’s representatives include: Clete Rogers, Audrey McPherran, Gavin Cains, Emily Weaver, Caleb Cunningham, Gracie Dinsmore, Dylan Bruner, Kieren McClenathan, Callie Shifflet, and Kieren McClenathan, Callie Shifflet and Brennan Fulk. The Homecoming bonfire will be on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The Homecoming tailgate party […]
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Richland County Schools react to ODE report cards
MANSFIELD — It’s that time of year again. The state Department of Education (ODE) has released its annual Ohio School Report Cards. These report cards evaluate districts and individual schools using standardized test scores, attendance rates and other data from K-12 educational institutions. Districts and schools receive several scores, including an overall rating, on a […]
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Mansfield Christian announces 2023 Homecoming Court
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Christian School has announced its 2023 homecoming court. This year’s court includes: Seniors: Caleb Hupp, Claire Robinson, Josh Gregory, Brooklynn Petersen, Zack Dumbeck and Raegan Standridge Juniors: Jeiel Phillips and Noel Cline Sophomores: Aidan Johnson and Kendall Wushinske Freshmen: Dawson Loose and Michelle Hope Caleb Hupp and Claire Robinson were crowned King […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club celebrates centennial
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is celebrating 100 years of service to the community in October. The Club was formed in October 1923 and is still going strong in October 2023. The Club’s motto is “Friend of Youth.” As part of the Centennial Celebration the organization will be providing free Carousel rides from […]