MANSFIELD — Gary Feagin still lights up when talking about the first time he heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. It was Sept. 23, 1962. The congregants of Mansfield’s Mount Hermon Baptist Church gathered in their brand new building at 292 Charles St. The pastor, Rev. Joel King, had invited his famous nephew from Alabama […]
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Gary Feagin finishes nine-year stint on Mansfield City Schools board
MANSFIELD — Gary Feagin is stepping down from the school board, but his passion for Mansfield City Schools isn’t going anywhere. “I won’t be on the board any more, but I will be continually supporting Mansfield City Schools,” Feagin said Tuesday during his final board meeting. “I bleed Tygers and I will continue to bleed […]
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Five candidates running for Mansfield City school board
MANSFIELD — Last school year, Mansfield City Schools educated more than 2,900 students, employed more than 265 educators and had an operating budget of more than $58.5 million. In November, voters will decide who gets to sit on the majority of the school district’s board. Three of the school board’s five seats are up for […]
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Mansfield City Schools BOE hires former Supt. Freund as financial consultant
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools’ financial situation has the board looking for advice from veteran school administrators throughout the community. Former Supt. Dan Freund will be weighing in on cost savings through a consulting contract with the district. During its meeting Tuesday, the board voted 3-2 to approve an agreement with RedWin Educational Consultants. […]
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Try again: Mansfield City Schools must submit 2nd state deficit reduction plan
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools financial situation has once again caught the attention of state officials. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce asked the district to submit a deficit reduction plan for the second time in seven months. The district’s most recent five-year forecast projected an operating deficit of $3.9 million for the 2024-2025 […]
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Mansfield City Schools cuts ties with Mid Ohio ESC
MANSFIELD — Members of the Mansfield City School board were divided during a special meeting Friday morning. After nearly 30 minutes of discussion, the board voted 3-2 to terminate its contract with the Mid Ohio Educational Service Center at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The same resolution also declared the board’s intent to […]
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Mansfield City Schools treasurer resigns, district hires interim
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools hired a new interim treasurer at its special meeting Thursday. The board voted 5-0 to approve a joint employment agreement with the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) and Jennifer Hedrick, the NCOESC’s treasurer. In exchange for Hedrick’s time, the NCOESC will bill Mansfield City Schools a per diem […]
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Manfield’s Juneteenth parade & festival set for June 15
MANSFIELD — The general public is encouraged to join in celebrating the annual Mansfield Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free, day-long celebration will kick-off with the parade at 10 a.m. at Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West featuring marching bands, drumlines, and dance groups from […]
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Justice, equality, peace: Mansfield City Schools celebrates MLK Day
MANSFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 95th birthday on Monday. Mansfield City Schools commemorated the late civil rights leader with tributes from staff, students and alumni during the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day program. The event highlighted King’s vision and legacy, as well as the artistic and oratory talents […]
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Mansfield City Schools swears in new board members, adjusts meeting slate
MANSFIELD — Two new members took their oath of office Tuesday during the first Mansfield City School school board meeting of 2024. Jennifer Kime and Leslie Ward were both elected in November. The first-time public officials will succeed longtime school board members Renda Cline and Sheryl Weber, who did not run to retain their seats. […]