MANSFIELD — Voters in the Mansfield City School District rejected a new operating levy at the polls Tuesday. The ballot measure failed with 69.32 percent of electors voting against it, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections. Almost 60 percent of registered voters in the district weighed in on […]
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See something, say something: Mansfield City student arrested for ‘terroristic threats’ against Senior High
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools Supt. Stan Jefferson urged students and parents to be alert and report potential dangers after a student was arrested for threats against the high school this week. “It is essential that we all play a role in ensuring our schools remain safe places for learning,” Jefferson said. “I urge you […]
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Mansfield City BOE approves new 5-year forecast; Mind Body Align services at Spanish Immersion
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools’ projected three-year deficit dropped $2.9 million in the district’s newest five-year forecast. School board members voted Tuesday to approve an updated five-year forecast that reflected the closure of the Tyger Digital Academy and other recent cost-saving measures. Treasurer Barb Donohue’s May forecast projected the district’s unreserved cash balance would drop […]
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Mansfield-area leaders gather for Spread the Light kickoff
MANSFIELD — Leaders from numerous local civic groups came together for a Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield. We ACT (co – founders Angel Singleton, Tim Holt and Brigitte Coles), Community Activist Doc Stumbo, and the Mansfield City School District Peace on My […]
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Spread the Light event for Aug. 18 at Graham Auto Mall
MANSFIELD – We ACT, Community Activist Doc Stumbo and Mansfield City School District Supt. Stan Jefferson would like to invite the community to the Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield, to honor local safety forces and promote peace in our […]
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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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Mansfield school board OKs deficit-reduction plan for state review
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School District hopes previously approved spending reductions are enough to pass financial muster with the state. The district’s school board on Tuesday morning, meeting in special session, unanimously approved a written plan for the Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce that it said will eliminate a looming deficit identified in […]
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Mansfield BOE votes to close Tyger Digital Academy, effective immediately
MANSFIELD — The Tyger Digital Academy is now offline. The Mansfield City School board of education voted 3-0 to shutter the district’s online learning option during a special meeting Tuesday night. Board member Jennifer Kime was absent. Board member Gary Feagin abstained from the vote since his wife, Ruby, worked as the TDA’s family liaison. Mansfield […]
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GALLERY: Mansfield Senior High School Class of 2024 graduation
Mansfield Senior High School bid adieu to its Class of 2024 on Saturday morning with a graduation ceremony at Pete Henry Gym.
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Mansfield City Schools to host Peace on My Block fair
MANSFIELD — Creating a culture of peace doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why Tom Hager wants to reinforce a year’s worth of lessons with one final push. Mansfield City Schools will host its first Peace on My Block Fair Community Fair on May 16 at Arlin Field. The event will be aimed at the district’s kindergarten through […]