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Two Lucas students honored as Firelands Electric A Team members
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of The A Team drawing for the month of July. Sandy Stang just completed sixth grade at Western Reserve Middle School and is the daughter of Doug and Katie Stang. Riley Trumpower, daughter of Aaron and Jodi Trumpower, just...
Tomorrow’s Talent: Education remains key for upskilling employees
ASHLAND — Amy Daubenspeck said she approached North Central State College with an idea late last year. Daubenspeck, the president of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is always looking for ways to add value for its members. She heard about a partnership between another chamber and a local university. The school was offering chamber members’ employees certificate programs.
Ashland City Schools board aims to change policy on filling board vacancies
ASHLAND — The Ashland City Schools Board of Education had its first reading Monday of a change to its policy on filling board vacancies. Current policy — policy 0145 — requires the board to take three steps to fill a vacancy:. The Board shall seek qualified and...
Danville’s Delaughder is among 19 cadets to graduate from Ohio Fire Academy on July 26
COLUMBUS – Danville’s Cole Delaughder is one of 19 cadets who will graduate from the Ohio Fire Academy on July 26. Delaughder was a standout football player for the Danville Blue Devils who recently graduated from Danville High School. The Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) has announced its second...
Column: Career tech & college are no longer mutually exclusive
MANSFIELD — There’s a prevailing myth about career tech education that I’d like to address. It’s a myth I used to believe, up until recently. When I was in high school, I thought career technical education and the college track were two separate paths, never meant to cross. They were different pathways for different student’s needs.
Shelby hires Andrew McFarland as next middle school principal
SHELBY — Thirteen candidates recently applied to be the next middle school principal at Shelby City Schools. Michael Browning, Shelby City Schools superintendent, said the candidate pool included applicants with varying levels of education and current experience. Andrew McFarland, formerly the assistant principal at Shelby Middle School, emerged from that pool.
Fredericktown Local Schools considers cell phone ban to enhance learning environment
In a move to enhance student engagement and academic focus, Fredericktown Local Schools is considering a new policy that restricts the use of cell phones by students during school hours starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Extensive research indicates that cell phone usage in schools can negatively impact student performance...
Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment celebrates student achievements
SHELBY — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment has been busy in June and July, according to Sensei Reneta Music. “We performed at the Ontario Children’s Festival, had a booth set up and performed at the Shelby Car Show/Farmer’s Market,” Music said. “Additionally, we had two promotion days, one in July and one in June.”
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