MANSFIELD — Michelle McCracken, the Hedges principal who was replaced by David Gilbert on Feb. 16, is fighting back. McCracken’s attorney, Thomas Mason from Ashland, filed for a referee hearing after realizing the board of education’s intent to terminate her contract before its expiration on July 31, 2016. According to district treasurer Robert Kuenhle, the […]
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Ohio 13 bridge to close in Bellville for 3 weeks
BELLVILLE — Road construction will cause the closure of the Ohio 13 bridge over the Clear Fork in Bellville starting on March 29. Traffic will be rerouted for approximately three weeks. Motorists traveling through southern Richland County will soon encounter road construction along Ohio 97 at I-71 and paving on Ohio 13. A storm sewer […]
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Mansfielder wins national title at Arnold Classic
MANSFIELD — Sibling rivalries can bring out the best in athletes, sometimes even national championships. For William Payne, 11, seeing his sister, Aspen, 8, cheering at Spirit Ohio Sports Academy/Spirit All-Stars made him want to join in the fun. According to William’s mother, Veronica Payne, William was interested in participating at SOSA when he saw […]
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Galion welcomes hotel construction on Brandt Road
GALION — The farmland off Brandt Road and Ohio 598 was purchased 20 years ago by the Keller family with hopes it would one day be the sight of development. Galion council members, school administrators and other stakeholders met Tuesday to put those hopes in motion with a groundbreaking ceremony for a 62-bed hotel. Construction […]
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Temple principal biking across U.S. pierces Texas
MANSFIELD — Paul Baird has reached the Lone Star State. The Temple Christian School principal is riding his bicycle across the nation and was rolling through Texas as this week unfolded. He began his 2,329-mile journey on Monday, March 14 in the Temple Christian School parking lot. He’s heading west until he reaches the Santa Monica Pier […]
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Shelby Schools move forward after failed levy
SHELBY – The Shelby City Schools district will be operating on a leaner budget these days after a tax renewal levy failed to pass during the March 15 primary election. However, Superintendent Tim Tarvin assured that while the expansion of staff and programs may not be an option right now, no staff or programs would […]
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Local students’ artwork featured in regional exhibit
MANSFIELD — Lily Lin, a senior at Ontario High School, was able to breathe a sigh of relief Sunday. She finished two works of art that are now on display at the Mansfield Art Center for the regional high school art exhibition. “It’s less stressful knowing that you don’t have to worry about deadlines anymore,” […]
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First Presbyterian Church in Shelby
There are not a lot of buildings left in Richland County that are built of our distinctive native sandstone, but fortunately the First Presbyterian Church still holds its ground in Shelby and glows with that rosy pinkish aura in the morning sun. It was built in 1901 when Gamble Street was still a quiet, tree-lined […]
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Friends of North Lake Park offers various events
MANSFIELD — Anna Marie Durtschi chooses to look at the bright side and consider possibilities that could foster positive change. That mentality is what led to the development of “Friends of North Lake Park.” Durtschi started this group about a year ago in response to repeated issues raised at her local Neighborhood Watch meetings. Durtschi, […]
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Technology integration at forefront of Shelby Schools
SHELBY – Teachers in Shelby City Schools are bringing their classrooms into the 21st century thanks to a new program that emphasizes technology integration in learning. Approximately 15 Shelby teachers from every building in the district have formed the STAR team – Shelby’s Technology Advancement Resources. According to the team’s tech coach Paulette Ream, the […]