The career path that brought adjunct professor of entrepreneurship, Heather Tsavaris, to North Central State College’s Urban Center, is far from conventional. Tsavaris characterizes herself as a typical first-born child. She worked hard and cared deeply about her grades. Naturally, when she went to college she started out on the path of many high-achievers: […]
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163rd Richland County Fair poised to please
The Richland County Fair opens to the public this Sunday, but the fairgrounds are already abuzz with activity and excitement. Preparing for an event as large as the fair is no small task. Countless volunteers donate thousands of hours, many of them working on fair activities all year long. Dick Hagerman and Bob Hoover have […]
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Daily Letters From ‘Honey’ a WWII Courtship
March 30, 1946 “Hello Honey, I hope this letter finds you feeling well. As for me I’m the same as usual. Lonely and sad. I guess I’ll go on being lonely and sad until I get out of this outfit. I only have 63 days to go.” The words were those of then 19-year-old naval […]
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CCSS standards: the core of the matter
In 2010, schools nationwide began aligning their course curriculum in accordance to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Ohio was one state that hopped on the bandwagon, joining 44 other states that also adopted the standards. Since adoption, schools across Ohio, including right here in Richland County, have been introducing CCSS into their curriculum. The CCSS […]
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Representative Romanchuk discusses possible flood solutions
“This is not a small local problem, this is a regional issue,” said Shelby’s mayor Marilyn S. John in Wednesday’s meeting at Bellville’s Police Department. In response to the flooding in Richland County earlier this summer, mayors, county commissioners, community members, and State Representative Mark Romanchuk convened to talk about possible solutions to excessive flooding. […]
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Inspiration abounds at NCSC Entrepreneur Graduation
Conventional wisdom and the Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that many new businesses fail. That failure, or maybe the fear of it is likely the reason why most people don’t quit their “day job” and start a business, but the members of the Urban Center Entrepreneur Certificate Program are not most people. They are […]
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Since 1872, Shelby firehouse battles fires, withstands floods
“This station is one of the oldest running fire stations in the nation,” said Scott Hartman, Chief of Shelby Fire Department. The Shelby Fire Station was established in 1872 and remains among the nation’s oldest in use. “The firehouse has been through a number of floods over the years,” said Hartman. It is located next […]
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Mansfield Independents to replay historic match
The year was 1869. The day was June 1. The Cincinnati Red Stockings had rolled into town for an anticipated baseball match against the Mansfield Independents. Crowds gathered as the nation’s first fully professional team strode onto the field to face the Mansfield Independents. The match was historic. Not because it turned out to be […]
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Run, Warriors, Run
Since the beginning of June, the Ontario cross country team has been putting in the miles to prepare for the season’s start in August. In an effort to boost enthusiasm and self-motivation among the runners, the coaching staff started a new tradition dubbed the 300-Mile Club. The runners are each required to keep a running diary […]
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Dill resigns, accepts position with Mount Vernon
“I am very excited about this great opportunity,” stated Matt Dill, Superintendent of Clear Fork. Dill reflected on a conversation he had with a former staff member that influenced his decision to resign and take a position with the Mount Vernon School District. “Life is way to short and we need to enjoy what we […]