MANSFIELD – As the end of the current school year approaches, individuals interested in substitute teaching can prepare for the upcoming school year now. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Substitute teachers play a vital role in the education of our children. When […]
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School Supplies & New Clothing Collection Drive slated for May 7 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — Students enrolled in the Young Leaders Institute, a program of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, are organizing a collection drive for The New Store (Richland County Children’s Auxiliary) to benefit Richland County preschool through 8th-grade students. Community members are invited to drive through and drop off school supplies or new clothing […]
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More than a concert: Norman Brown Experience set for Mansfield on Saturday
MANSFIELD — When is a music concert not a concert? When it’s the Norman Brown Experience. That’s what promoter David Kirst said is planned for the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on Saturday night. The “experience” offered by Kirst’s film company Rominus James Productions is headlined by Brown, the Grammy-award winning jazz artist. But Kirst, a […]
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Mansfield Senior High School student wins Best of Show at MOESC art show
MANSFIELD — Artapolooza 2025 took place on April 4-9 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with more than 3,000 students exhibiting art. Eighteen local school districts participated in this year’s event, including Abraxas School, Bucyrus City Schools, Clear Fork Valley Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestline St. Joseph School, Crestview Local Schools, Foundation Academy, Galion […]
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MOESC’s Business Advisory Council earns 3-Star award
MANSFIELD – Once again, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council was recently awarded three stars in the 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The Business Advisory Council’s honor demonstrates excellence in developing professional skills for the future, building partnerships and coordinating experiences, which contribute to preparing students for success. Traci Oswald, […]
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MOESC announces Academic Challenge results
MANSFIELD — The 4th-8th grade academic challenge teams competed in their second tournament of the season this month. We want to congratulate all competitors, but especially our winners for each tournament. “I truly enjoy the students’ enthusiasm,” said Rebecca Kidney, tournament director. March 12th Results (4th Grade):4th-grade teams: Colonel Crawford A & B; Crestview A, […]
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EmployMEpalooza 2025 offers Reverse Job Fair April 2 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — In just a few weeks, Richland County high school students will showcase their skills and interests with the hopes of getting employed. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Richland County, invites local employers to meet high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who […]
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MOESC to host 2025 Artapolooza April 4 to 9
MANSFIELD – Spring has sprung and for our local art teachers, this means art show season! Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is excited to host their annual Artapolooza fine arts festival. This year, it will take place from April 4 through 9 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 W. Fourth Street in Mansfield. “This year’s […]
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MOESC board hires Madison Local Schools administrator to lead student services
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors voted Wednesday to approve a contract with Eric Turlo as director of student services. Turlo will start Aug. 1. He will work with outgoing MOESC Director of Student Services Jennifer Crum through her anticipated retirement in January 2026. Turlo is currently the student services director […]
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Bowersock earns ‘Standing O’ for lifetime achievement economic excellence award
Bowersock served as Mansfield’s economic development director for 25 years and retired at the end of 2024. On Feb. 12, he was honored with a lifetime achievement economic excellence award.