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Ravenna native Ribelin named interim superintendent; Lee Smith will serve two roles
A familiar face will take over Ravenna City School District, and district officials said Tuesday two administrative jobs will be combined in a cost-saving move. Ben Ribelin, a 28-year veteran of the district and a native of Ravenna, was awarded a one-year contract as interim superintendent. He succeeds Dr. Laura Hebert, who...
Northeastern Athletic Conference adds Middlefield Cardinal
The Northeastern Athletic Conference is adding Middlefield Cardinal in the 2025-26 school year. Conference principals approved the Huskies entry as did the Middlefield school board. Grand Valley Schools return to the NAC for the upcoming 24-25 school year. The NAC will have schools in five counties (Trumbull, Ashtabula, Lake, Portage...
Kent State listed as Most Affordable college in Ohio according to new analysis
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. In its analysis, Money analyzed college affordability based on the estimated price of tuition with an average grant applied. This data comes as tuition costs across Ohio and the United States continue to rise.
Stow-Munroe Falls schools approve placing 8.89-mill, 35-year bond issue on fall ballot
The Stow-Munroe Falls school board on Monday approved sending ballot language to the Summit County Board of Elections for an 8.89-mill, 35-year bond issue in November. If approved by voters, the funds generated by the bond issue would pay to replace the district's elementary schools, intermediate school and middle school with four new elementary schools and a new middle school. The Board of Education offices also would be moved to the Woodland Elementary School, and the...
Center of Hope, Kent Social Services kick off school supply drive
Center of Hope and Kent Social Services are conducting their annual school supply drive until July 30. Center of Hope, 1081 W. Main St. in Ravenna; or Kent Social Services, 1066 S. Water St. in Kent, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. At a donation box in...
Chagrin Falls School District shares summer ‘to do’ list
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Most students within the first few days of the new school year give a summary of their summer activities. The Chagrin Falls School District is getting its homework done early, telling us right now about the improvements being made to the district’s buildings. If you...
Solon High School student-athletes score big in community service
SOLON, Ohio -- Members of the Solon High School boys soccer team traded their cleats for helping hands in June, volunteering at the Solon Senior Center’s Produce Market distribution. This drive-thru service provides fresh fruits and vegetables monthly to local senior citizens. If you purchase a product or register...
Nordonia High School hires Darin Ford to coach Knights boys basketball team
Nordonia High School has hired Darin Ford to serve as its boys basketball coach. Ford, 29, has coached at the high school and college levels, with stints in Ohio, Illinois, New York, Florida and Kansas. He was an assistant coach at Westlake High School for the past two seasons. Ford...
UH Health Scholars Program first class wrapping up internship program
The first class to complete the entire eighth through 12th grade University Hospitals Health Scholars Program recently began its final summer of learning and mentorship. The four-week paid summer internship, hosted by University Hospitals’ office of community impact, equity, diversity and inclusion, will be held through July 12. University...
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