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Lakota superintendent receives contract extension

Lakota superintendent receives contract extension

The Advertiser Tribune — KANSAS - Lakota Local Schools will have its current superintendent and treasurer under contract for at least the next four school years. Superintendent Dr. Chad Coffman and Norman Elchert were approved for contract extensions at the board of education's monthly meeting Monday night. Coffman's new contract is effective August 1st, 2020 through July 31st, 2025.

Long time teacher remembered at Old Fort board meeting

Long time teacher remembered at Old Fort board meeting

The Advertiser Tribune — BETTSVILLE — Elizabeth “Betty” O. Casselman was honored at Old Fort School’s board of education meeting Monday night. The board accepted six donations totaling $2,130 in Casselman’s memory. All of the donations are pledged to the Old Fort elementary library.

Bettsville quarry drama continues

Bettsville quarry drama continues

The Advertiser Tribune — BETTSVILLE - The controversy regarding Eells Park continued at the Bettsville Village council meeting Tuesday night. Resident Colleen Murray voiced her opinion of the quarry's status at the latest meeting. Murray believes she was unfairly criticized for posts she made on Facebook relating to the closed quarry.

Lakota plans for the school year ahead

Lakota plans for the school year ahead

The Advertiser Tribune — KANSAS — Rebekah Haase introduced herself to the Lakota Board of Education at their meeting Monday Haase is the newest first grade teacher at Lakota Elementary School. The 2019 Bowling Green State University graduate had student teaching experiences with Fremont City Schools and Anthony Wayne Local Schools. There, Haase gained a reputation as being one of the best student teachers in either districts’ recent history.

Bettsville council concerned about swimmers in quarry

Bettsville council concerned about swimmers in quarry

The Advertiser Tribune — BETTSVILLE — The quarry in Eells Park is apparently a popular swimming location for some Bettsville residents, but the village council is making it abundantly clear that swimming is prohibited.

Historical Society museum features exhibit on county's bicentennial

Historical Society museum features exhibit on county's bicentennial

The News-Messenger — FREMONT - The Sandusky County Historical Society Museum is open for the 2019 season.

Teen collected hundreds of toys for hospitalized kids

Teen collected hundreds of toys for hospitalized kids

Port Clinton News Herald — CLOSE Hannah Moore, second from the left, drops off toys to workers at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital on Feb. 27. (Photo: Submitted) PORT CLINTON - A student at Port Clinton High School is helping children by donating toys to the Cleveland Clinic.

"The Buried Life" star aspires to make the impossible possible

"The Buried Life" star aspires to make the impossible possible

The BG News — Ben Nemtin was an outstanding student and athlete from Canada - one who went on to play rugby at the university level. By the time he made it there, however, his anxiety and depression started to run his life. After dropping out of school, Nemtin made the decision to surround himself with people who inspire him.

New operations director joins football staff

New operations director joins football staff

The BG News — When it came time for Scot Loeffler to hire people for his coaching staff, he went to work hiring the best available people. The Falcons boast one of, if not, the best coaching staff in the MAC. It includes more than 200 years of coaching experience at Power Five institutions and the NFL. But, the most intriguing hire may be the one with the least experience.

Women's soccer team headed to NCAA tourney

Women's soccer team headed to NCAA tourney

Toledo Blade — After the Falcons finished the regular season with a 10-1-0 record in MAC, they were crowned MAC regular season champions and clinched the No. 1 seed in the tournament.

St. Patrick's Day happenings in Bowling Green

St. Patrick's Day happenings in Bowling Green

The BG News — St. Patrick's Day is holiday known for the Irish culture, wearing green attire and of course, exceptional alcohol consumption. All over the country, local watering holes are filled to the brim with customers looking to celebrate, and each establishment is working to maximize their business.