MANSFIELD — Spectacular displays, dazzling drive-through shows, movie-worthy main streets, and one-of-a-kind traditions are all featured on TourismOhio’s 2024 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail. With 73 stops, this year’s trail brings together Ohio’s most beloved displays, including favorites like Mansfield’s Christmas at Kingwood at Kingwood Center Gardens, inviting Ohioans and visitors to experience the brilliance of the […]
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DeWine signs ‘Protect All Students Act’ into law in Ohio
COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, the Protect All Student’s Act, included in Senate Bill 104, sponsored by State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. “We are thankful that individuals will not have to worry about members of the opposite sex coming into restrooms, locker rooms, and […]
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Ohio allocates another $1 million for clean-up of former Westinghouse site
MANSFIELD — A small gaggle of Canadian geese waddled on the green grass Wednesday morning at the site of the former Westinghouse, oblivious to the demolition still going on just to the east of their webbed feet. The northern waterfowl were simply enjoying the former industrial site, equally oblivious to the fact the Ohio Dept. […]
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Mansfield City BOE bans student cell phone use during class
MANSFIELD — Attention, Tyger parents: Don’t expect your student to text you back during math class, or any other class, this year. The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday night to adopt a new policy cracking down on the use of cell phones during school hours. The policy prohibits students from using cell phones […]
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DeWine applauds Vance as Trump’s V.P. choice
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine applauded the announcement of J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump’s running mate on the Republican presidential ticket. “Congratulations to Ohio’s Senator J.D. Vance on being chosen by President Trump to be his running mate,” DeWine said in a press release issued Monday afternoon. “J.D. is a father, military […]
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DeWine unveils hiring bonus for military members, spouses to work in schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen Dackin, and Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Maj. Gen. (U.S. Army, retired) Deborah Ashenhurst introduced an initiative on Friday to encourage military members to continue their call to service by working in Ohio schools. Through the new Military Recruit Award program, […]
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Report shows significant progress implementing Ohio’s Science of Reading law
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release was issued by the Fordham Institute for Advancing Educational Excellence. COLUMBUS – In July 2023, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly passed landmark literacy reforms that require all public elementary schools (district and charter) to implement the Science of Reading. This method to literacy instruction emphasizes phonics, vocabulary, […]
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Crawford County to receive $1.6 million for secured projects via state capital budget
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership shared today that on Friday Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the State Capital Budget (House Bill 2) into law, marking a historic milestone for Crawford County. This achievement, facilitated by the dedicated efforts of Sen. Bill Reineke and Rep. Riordan McClain, brings a total of $1.6 million in funding to the […]
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‘Freedom is not free’: Mansfield Korean War veterans celebrate monument update
MANSFIELD — The Korean War Veterans Association led a dedication service for defense era veterans in Richland County on June 29.
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Governor and First Lady DeWine welcome visitors to ODNR’s new Great Council State Park
XENIA — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and Shawnee leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Ohio’s 76th state park, Great Council State Park near Xenia. Great Council State Park is located along U.S. Route 68 on the site of the […]