MANSFIELD — Voters in the Mansfield City Schools district have chosen two new members for the board of education, but only one has been unofficially confirmed as of early Wednesday morning. Jennifer Kime was the only candidate to appear on Tuesday’s ballot. She secured a spot on the board with 5,223 votes, according to final, unofficial […]
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Shooting threats led to Mansfield schools closing, movement of playoff football game
MANSFIELD — District officials closed Mansfield City Schools on Friday and moved the Tygers’ football playoff game to Rocky River on Friday night after police were notified Thursday of two threats to “shoot up” the high school during the day and Arlin Field at night. The threats came several days after two teens were shot […]
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Three candidates seek two open seats on Mansfield City School board on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — Two seats are up for grabs on the Mansfield City Schools board of education on Nov. 7. Board President Renda Cline and board member Sheryl Weber have terms expiring at the end of 2023, but neither seek another term. “I have spent 12 wonderful years serving the MCS district,” Cline said. Weber, wrapping up […]
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You’re invited: Richland Source again offering live ‘Candidate Conversations’
MANSFIELD — The nine-story Municipal Building at 30 N. Diamond St. will look different in January. At least some of the key office holders will be different, that is. Frankly, the future of Mansfield’s city government is in the hands of voters on Nov. 7. And Richland Source is again staging two nights of “Candidate […]
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Hope takes root in Mansfield youth amid gun violence epidemic
MANSFIELD — In times of adversity and stress, advice to “stay positive” can seem flippant at best and insensitive at worst. However, it turns out positive thinking can be a powerful psychological force. It’s why Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Stan Jefferson believes strongly in leading with hope. “When individuals have hope, they have high levels […]
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Providing A Blueprint: Muskegon Heights, Mich. takes aim at gun violence
MANSFIELD — Malon Samuel hardly recognizes the city of his childhood. The 2014 Mansfield Senior graduate knows his hometown can do better. Samuel is an advisor for G.E.A.R UP, Mansfield City Schools’ early intervention program designed to provide support and resources to the district’s low-income students. He has witnessed the the devastating effects the growing […]
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Open Source: Who paid for the new Arlin Field scoreboard?
MANSFIELD — Tyger fans have likely noticed a facelift at Arlin Field. The Mansfield City Schools football stadium recently got a new digital scoreboard. A reader recently ask how the scoreboard was paid for, so we reached out to Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tacy Courtright for the answer. Courtright said leftover dollars from the high […]
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Richland County Schools react to ODE report cards
MANSFIELD — It’s that time of year again. The state Department of Education (ODE) has released its annual Ohio School Report Cards. These report cards evaluate districts and individual schools using standardized test scores, attendance rates and other data from K-12 educational institutions. Districts and schools receive several scores, including an overall rating, on a […]
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Mansfield City earns 3-star rating on school report card
MANSFIELD — Staff, visitors and board members applauded Tuesday night as Mansfield City Schools announced the latest overall score on the Ohio School District Report Cards. Mansfield City Schools averaged a three-star rating, meaning it met state standards during the previous school year. How do school report cards work? School report cards are released each […]
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Here’s how the latest state budget impacts local school funding
COLUMBUS — Most Richland County school districts will see an increase in state funding during the next two school years, but some say its not enough to erase operating deficits. Local school districts operate on a combination of local, state and federal funding. A district’s state funding amount is determined by a formula developed by […]