NEW CONCORD, Ohio — It had been nearly a half century since I last walked onto a John Glenn High School football field. More than years have passed since that team posted a 10-0 record and then played in the 1978 Class AA state semifinals. College. Career. Marriage. Children. Grandchildren. Joys. Sorrows. Births. Deaths. All […]
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Inside the minds of Gen Z: Teens share perspective on college, careers
George Orwell once wrote, “every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” A prominent theme in conversations about education and the workforce is the next generation, often nicknamed “Gen Z.” What does Gen Z want? What does it need? […]
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Lucas reinstates high school wrestling
LUCAS — Colby Crawford almost missed his final year of wrestling. A senior at Lucas High School, Crawford stepped back during the pandemic to protect a vulnerable family member. He returned to the mat last year and was ready to finish his high school career strong. Then, his senior season got canceled. “We really wanted […]
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GALLERY: North central Ohio wrestlers launch new season with annual all-star event
Some of the best high school wrestlers from around the area came to Ontario High School on Monday night for the annual North Central Ohio Wrestling Officials Association All-Star Match. There were 20 exhibition matches in various weight classes, featuring three, one-minute periods for each. Donations were accepted at the door and will be used […]
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Clear Fork reinstates some high school electives after cuts
BELLVILLE — Brian Brown knows electives are often the classes students are most excited to take. That’s why the principal of Clear Fork High School was happy to report several were put back on the master schedule before the start of the school year. Some of the classes brought back for either fall or spring […]