MANSFIELD — Two seats are up for grabs on the Mansfield City Schools board of education on Nov. 7. Board President Renda Cline and board member Sheryl Weber have terms expiring at the end of 2023, but neither seek another term. “I have spent 12 wonderful years serving the MCS district,” Cline said. Weber, wrapping up […]
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State Issue 1: Local groups dispute amendment on reproductive decisions, including abortion
MOUNT VERNON — Diana Wetzel has worked with Starting Point, a non-profit pregnancy resource center in Mount Vernon, for almost 10 years. Now Starting Point’s executive director, her work providing resources and education to community members is deeply personal. She received an abortion herself years ago. “As a woman who’s had an abortion, I suffered […]
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Clear Fork Valley Education Association hosts Meet the Candidates night
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Education Association is sponsoring Meet the Candidates Night with the four contenders for the Clear Fork board of education. Carl Gonzalez and Ryan Knuckles are running to retain their seats while Terry McDermott and Troy Tingley hope to serve the upcoming terms. The event will take place October 16 […]
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4 candidates seek 2 seats on Clear Fork school board
BELLVILLE — Voters in the Clear Fork Valley Local school district will determine the fate of two seats on the school board this fall. Current board members Carl Gonzalez and Ryan Knuckles are up for re-election. Both are running to retain their seats, alongside newcomers Terry McDermott and Troy Tingley. Both of the terms up […]
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Mansfield voters to decide income tax increase to replace aging, small water main lines
MANSFIELD — Water rates. Water meters. Water seepage at the Clearfork Reservoir dam. And on Nov. 7, it’s aging water mains. Water is the news gift that keeps on giving to the City of Mansfield in 2023. H2O will be back in the news on Election Day when city voters decide on a requested 1/4-percent […]