I would like to apologize for slacking on my updates! I’ve tried to stick to monthly email blasts but I realize that my last email update was in December. January and February were active months for Ward 5. We welcomed a new business (Brasshouse Boardroom), and are excited about Operation Fandom/Blackbird Records relocating next door […]
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Malabar teacher earns award from Ohio Civil Rights Commission
MANSFIELD — Teresa McDowell has dedicated her career to helping struggling students learn to read. But when she found out she’d been selected for a teaching award, words escaped her. “I was very humbled, highly honored,” McDowell said, after a moment of reflection. “I felt appreciated. “I tell my students here, ‘If you work hard […]
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Highland 8th grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD – The spelling bee season concluded with the Tri-County championship held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Contestants battled for eight rounds before Nevin Zerby, an 8th grader from Highland Local Schools, was declared the champion by spelling the championship word “kelpies.” Owen Doan, a 7th grader from Mansfield City […]
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Altrusa International Spring Bash set for March 2 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — Get rid of the winter blues and join in the fun at the Altrusa Lucky 13th Spring Bash on Saturday, March 2 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center from 6 to 11 p.m. Those attending can expect a delicious catered meal, live music by SWAGG, dancing, cash bar, purse auction, raffles, “lucky card […]
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Mansfield City planning a new Pre-K to 3rd grade building project
MANSFIELD — Supt. Stan Jefferson wants to see Mansfield City Schools grow. At a Tuesday night meeting, Jefferson told school board members the next step in that journey is a new building. The proposed facility would house preschool through 3rd grade students. “As we sit here today, we know that we are going to build […]
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Mansfield library hosts 34th annual Black History Celebration
MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]
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Mansfield City Schools hires financial consulting firm for facilities project
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board voted unanimously to approve a contract with Rockmill Financial Consulting at its meeting Tuesday. Rockmill is an independent municipal advisor and financial consultant based in Westerville, Ohio. In the one-year, $40,000 contract, Rockmill agrees to advise on the district on its “planned facilities project,” including “taxation options, community […]
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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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Here’s Richland Source’s biggest education stories of 2023
MANSFIELD — Three years ago, I asked my boss if I could switch beats. I started my tenure at Richland Source as the business reporter. I got to tell a lot of great stories and meet passionate entrepreneurs from across the county. It was a great gig. But when the role of education reporter opened […]
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No more waiting: Mansfield leaders unite in fight against youth violence
Rev. Bruce Bond doesn’t see any more time to wait to address youth violence in the City of Mansfield.