SHELBY — When Jacob Meadows started his job as Mansfield Senior High School’s agro-business teacher, he spent four hours every week driving back and forth to Toledo for his career-technical education licensure program. It was a burdensome trek, but a necessary one at the time. Career-technical education instructors have different job qualifications than other education […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Education remains key for upskilling employees
ASHLAND — Amy Daubenspeck said she approached North Central State College with an idea late last year. Daubenspeck, the president of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is always looking for ways to add value for its members. She heard about a partnership between another chamber and a local university. The school […]
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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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Eagle Scout project installs benches at Brookside West Park
ASHLAND — Reed Poorman was the only one in Boy Scout Troop No. 214 to become an Eagle Scout this year. The 12-year Scout said completing an Eagle Scout project completes a long and difficult challenge. According to the Boy Scouts of America website, to earn the honor, a Scout must receive 21 badges — […]