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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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 […]
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Pride of the Valley rehearses new tunes
“We are working on a whole new opening show,” said Jason Brasure, director of Clear Fork High School marching band. “We are working on routines that will provide a wide variety of experience and style,” he added. Brasure looks forward to the coming season and introducing what he described as a very talented and creative […]
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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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Downtown Mansfield gives a hoot
Something to look for in Downtown: Twenty-four businesses in Mansfield including the Renaissance have an owl nesting nearby. “I wanted something Mansfield could call its own,” said Llalan Fowler, bookstore manager and community collaborator at Main Street Books. She gives a hoot about local involvement. Some may remember the “Where’s Waldo” hunt, his discernible red […]
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Artistic director returns to Mansfield Playhouse
“A great theater is made great by the success of its participants, to guarantee its health now and into the future,” said Steve Arnold, Artistic Director of the Mansfield Community Playhouse Theater. Arnold began what is actually act two of his directing career at the theater on July 2. Arnold previously held the position from 1997- […]
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Local internship program a win for businesses, students, campus
Local companies joined students, staff, and faculty of the Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College today in a luncheon celebrating the new Mansfield Campus Business & Industry Internship program. OSU-M and NCSC Internship Coordinator Tracy Bond reported that the program had placed 34 interns into 24 local for-profit and non-profit locations over […]
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Richland Source facilitates pARTicipation art talk
Jay Allred, the publisher of Richland Source, facilitated a conversation this past Friday among individuals in Richland County’s art community during pARTticipation, a series of discussion groups sponsored by the art and culture sector of RCDG. Allred’s talk centered on the question of how best to promote and foster growth in Mansfield’s creative scene. “I’m […]
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Incoming students developing leadership skills at OSU-Mansfield
Each summer, incoming freshman at The Ohio State University-Mansfield have the opportunity to interact with one another, while identifying and enhancing their skill-sets, by participating in Camp Hetuck. Camp Hetuck is a two-day leadership camp designed for incoming OSU-Mansfield students who are interested in becoming involved in college. The students participate in various team building […]