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Jeromesville, Vermillion Twp. eye Hillsdale Local Schools properties
HAYESVILLE — A lot can change in a year, and for Hillsdale Local Schools, the 2023-2024 school year marked its first in a brand new building. But the question the district faces now is what to do with the properties for the old buildings. At its Tuesday board meeting,...
Fredericktown school enforces new cell phone ban during school hours
FREDERICKTOWN — Cell phone use during school hours at Fredericktown Local School was banned at Tuesday’s special meeting. The policy, effective for the 2024-25 school year, was introduced at June’s special board of education meeting, in a quest to enhance student engagement and academic focus. The cell...
Danville school board approves lease for village football stadium
DANVILLE — Danville Local School Board of Education approved a five-year lease for Tough Street Stadium at Monday night’s meeting. Danville Local Schools leases Tough Street Stadium through the village, superintendent Jason Snively said, noting the village doesn’t have plans to sell the stadium to the district.
Mansfield mayor plans zoning proposal for recreational cannabis on Aug. 6
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry expects to have a zoning proposal on Aug. 6 for City Council regarding a possible recreational cannabis dispensary in the city. Armed with that information, local lawmakers held off Tuesday on scheduled votes that would eliminate a ban on medical marijuana facilities a previous council enacted seven years ago.
Expect road closures, traffic delays during INKcarceration Festival
The Mansfield Division of Police reminds travelers of the likelihood of road closures and traffic delays related to the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival at the Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road. Olivesburg Road/Ohio 545 will be closed during the festival July 18 from 7 a.m. until July 22 a...
Your full guide to Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2024
MANSFIELD — In a few days, the population of Mansfield will grow by around 75,000 as the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The festival — held July 19 to 21 — officially starts Friday, but festival goers who plan to camp at...
ODNR to host 10th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is opening registration for the 10th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend. The three-day event is set to take place at the breathtaking Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center from September 20-22. This exciting weekend is designed to introduce women to...
Fredericktown Night Out slated for Aug. 6
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown Police Department will be hosting the annual Fredericktown Community National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The goal of this event is to promote community involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that our neighborhoods are organized and looking out for each other.
Hillsdale FFA team takes retreat at Hocking Hills
JEROMESVILLE — The Hillsdale FFA Officer team took its retreat on June 5 and 6 in Hocking Hills. The officers for this year are President: Dally Meek; Vice President: Baylee Weber; Secretary: Maci Atterholt; Treasurer: Reed Twining; Reporter: Jillian Cowger; Sentinel: Ava Bolen; Student Advisor: Emma Linder. They started...
Clock ticking for $3.5 million in ARPA-funded projects at Mansfield Municipal Building
MANSFIELD — The clock is ticking on about $3.5 million in planned improvements to the Mansfield Municipal Building. The work will be funded through American Rescue Plan Act funds, a request from former Mayor Tim Theaker that City Council approved more than two years ago. Money funded by ARPA...
Filing deadline to remain at 75 days for Shelby candidates
SHELBY — A proposed filing deadline extension for Shelby candidates was denied Monday evening by Shelby City Council. The failed legislation would’ve let Shelby voters decide in November whether or not to extend the filing deadline for the city’s candidates from 75 days to 90 days. Councilmembers...
Ohio Justice Bus will visit Knox County on Aug. 7
The Ohio Justice Bus will visit the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services to offer free legal advice to low-income residents on Aug. 7. Private discussions with pro bono attorneys will be scheduled. According to a news release from the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services,...
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