LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will consider adding a greenhouse this fall, according to the superintendent’s report at its Monday board of education meeting. Jennifer Allerding, the district’s superintendent, shared during her report that bids for the greenhouse project will open in mid-October. The district has talked with Garmann Miller about the […]
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New Mercy Outreach hosts Aug. 19 back-to-school bash
MANSFIELD — New Mercy Outreach, a foster care agency and New Mercy Ministries have partnered together for their first back-to-school bash at New Mercy Ministries located at 1034 Walcrest Drive in Mansfield. This event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 19 at noon. Hot dogs, potato chips and drinks will be provided. Anyone interested in going […]
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President Carlos Campo leaving Ashland University
ASHLAND — Carlos Campo, the president of Ashland University since 2015, announced today that he has formally accepted a new leadership position and will be leaving AU. He will remain in his current role for the next nine to 12 months to allow the AU Board of Trustees to hire a new president. Details regarding […]
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Business trio offers 50 free haircuts to Mansfield kids Aug. 15
MANSFIELD — JPB Professional Marketing has partnered with Altrusa International of Mansfield and Salon Vivace to give back to the community and help prepare children for the upcoming school year. Together, they are providing 50 free haircuts to children in need, alongside personal care kits that will be provided by Altrusa International of Mansfield. The […]
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Hillsdale board of education votes to name new school gymnasium after retired superintendent
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s board of education voted unanimously to name the school gym at its new facility after recently retired superintendent Steven Dickerson at its Aug. 8 meeting. Dickerson served as superintendent of Hillsdale Local Schools for a decade, beginning his position in 2013. He announced his retirement in January this year. The gym will […]
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DeWine taps Ashland’s Boman to Kent State Board of Trustees
ASHLAND — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Lara Boman of Ashland,, to a two-year term as a Graduate Student Trustee of the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Boman’s term began July 28, 2023, and ends May 16, 2025. She replaces Haley Crews, whose term as a Graduate Student Trustee recently expired. Boman is […]
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MOESC now hiring substitute teachers
MANSFIELD – As the start of the school year approaches, the need for substitute teachers is great. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Steve Earnest, Mid-Ohio ESC Executive Director, said substitute teachers play a vital role in the education of our children. “When a […]
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Fredericktown grad is new treasurer of Knox ESC
MOUNT VERNON – Melissa Carpenter has achieved a career in public education, just not the one she had planned. “When I graduated from Fredericktown High School I wanted to be an elementary teacher,” she recalled. “But after shadowing some preschool classes I decided that wasn’t for me.” Carpenter is the new treasurer of the Knox […]
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Sluss Realty helps ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Eric Bascom has transported students to and from school for 12 years. A bus driver for Mansfield City Schools, he’s seen first-hand the need some students and their families face. “Some places you go downtown, you really feel sorry for some people,” said Bascom, sitting in the driver’s seat of Bus #18. School won’t […]
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Mansfield residents to send school supplies to children overseas
MANSFIELD — As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Mansfield are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these […]