Editor’s Note: Charges against Steele were dropped in April 2025. LEXINGTON — A teacher and coach at Lexington High School has been charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly requiring a student to do push-ups on a hot asphalt surface. Courtney James Steele was charged with one count of endangering children, according to records from the […]
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Here’s how Richland County schools did on the Ohio School Report Cards
COLUMBUS — It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing. The pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. High school football is back. And the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its annual School Report Cards. In Richland County, eight of nine school districts received an overall three star rating or higher, indicating […]
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3,000 north central Ohio students participate in MOESC’s Artapalooza
MANSFIELD – Artapolooza 2024 took place on April 12 to 17 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with over 3,000 students exhibiting art. There were 20 local school districts participating in this year’s event, including: Abraxas School, Ashland County Community Academy, Bucyrus City Schools, Clear Fork Valley Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestline St. Joseph […]
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Lexington kindergarten registration opens on April 16
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will provide full-day Kindergarten to children living in the district that will be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2024. Registration information The registration window will be open Tuesday, April 16 to June 7 at Western Elementary. In-person registration dates are listed below. The school’s transportation department […]
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Lexington schools ask taxpayers to renew operating levy on March 19
LEXINGTON — Voters in the Lexington Local School District will see a renewal levy on this year’s March primary ballot. The fixed-sum emergency levy was originally passed in 1999, according to district treasurer Jason Whitesel. It generates $2.7 million in operating revenue each year. Whitesel said the levy revenue makes up about 10 percent of the […]
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Lex math teacher wins 3D printer at teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – Over the summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps in the region. Participants gained first-hand experience with the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and the skills students need to obtain and retain these local positions. In […]
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M. Lore’ Whitney appointed to Lexington Board of Education
LEXINGTON — M. Lore’ Whitney is picking up where her father left off. The younger Whitney was selected to finish her late father’s term on the Lexington Local Schools board of education during a special meeting Wednesday night. She will serve through the end of 2025. Board president Keith Stoner and board members Martin Gottschling […]
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Lexington seeks applicants to fill school board vacancy
LEXINGTON – Lexington Local Schools has announced a vacancy on its School Board following the passing of esteemed Board Member Bob Whitney. The district is now inviting interested and qualified community members to apply for this important position. The Board of Education will be accepting applications through Jan. 22, 2024, and will host a special […]
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Lexington schools fly flags half mast in honor of Bob Whitney
LEXINGTON — The flags at Lexington Local Schools are flying at half mast this week in honor of Robert “Bob” Whitney. Whitney died on Monday afternoon at age 88. He had served on the Lexington Local Schools board of education for almost 60 years, making him the longest-tenured school board member in the state. He spent […]