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Four Madison students earn Altrusa Club grants
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (82+ words) MADISON TOWNSHIP " The Mansfield Altrusa Club grants money yearly to Madison Adult Career Center for scholarships. This year four students each received $500 to help cover the cost of their education. Students were nominated by staff and awarded to those who…...
From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1728+ words) NORTH CENTRAL OHIO " Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is…...
Zan's Mission hosts sensory-friendly Easter event for children with special needs
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (577+ words) MANSFIELD " Tears filled Angela Crego's eyes as she spoke about something she doesn't often get to see her son experience. For Crego, that moment came Saturday morning at a sensory-friendly Easter event hosted by Zan's Mission at First English Lutheran…...
Kindergarten registration begins April 1 at Madison Local Schools
1+ week, 1+ day ago (264+ words) MADISON TOWNSHIP "Kindergarten registration for the Madison Local School District will be held April 1-30, 2026. Children are eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year if they are five (5) years of age on or before Madison Local School District's first day…...
Lifting Others, leading forward: Mansfield Noon Optimist Club honors students across the county
1+ week, 1+ day ago (402+ words) MANSFIELD " A room of over 100 guests filled Dan Lew Exchange with applause, proud smiles and big dreams Wednesday night at the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club's fourth annual Student Appreciation Banquet. The event brought together students, families, educators and community leaders…...
Serving those who serve us: How an Arizona child care center meets the needs of first responders
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1356+ words) This story is part of our series on child care in north central Ohio " made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors who believe in the power of local journalism. A special thank you to our'Champion Sponsors,…...
Eyes on the prize: Madison students earn high marks in career tech contests
2+ week, 2+ day ago (712+ words) Career tech students across the country are putting those qualities to the test this spring. Competition season is underway for several career tech student organizations, offering students to demonstrate the technical and professional skills they've been developing in their programs....
From cubicles to cribs: Lima’s Mercy Tots child care center repurposes office space
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (1537+ words) This story is part of our series on child care in north central Ohio " made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors who believe in the power of local journalism. A special thank you to our'Champion Sponsors,…...
University child care centers: Where college students and kids learn together
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1495+ words) This story is part of our series on child care in north central Ohio " made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors who believe in the power of local journalism. A special thank you to our'Champion Sponsors,…...
Shrek, the Musical, Jr. set for March 27-29 at The Renaissance Theatre
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) MANSFIELD "The Mansfield Youth Theatre (MY Theatre) will present Shrek, the Musical, Jr. on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre March 27, 28, and 29 as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,…...