As another school year ends, superintendents across the United States are staring down an autumn staffing crisis, with 1 in 8 teaching positions either vacant or filled by an underqualified educator.

Maddisen Mikkelsen, a sophomore from Hillsboro, Kami Whiteaker, a junior from Hillsboro, and Trey Pitzer, a sophomore from Lynchburg, were named to the dean's list.

Hope Squad is more than just a peer support program. It’s a movement of empathy and action, where students are trained to recognize signs of emotional distress and connect their classmates with help and hope.

Ohio private college presidents slammed proposed requirements for participating in the Governor’s Merit Scholarship that were added to the House’s version of the two-year operating budget during testimony in the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Thanks to the generosity of many Alumni and family members and to the vision of Ron Lykins and his late wife, Ruth, since 2003, 188 scholarships have been awarded at the Jefferson Alumni. 

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited Lorain County Community College (LCCC) recently as part of his ongoing work to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of regions across the state.

SSCC Theatre Company presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, playing one night only, June 21 at 7:30 p.m., in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

The Ohio State University (OSU) South Centers welcomes new leadership as Dr. Julie Fox steps in as the Piketon-based center’s interim director.

Education software experts say they’re cautiously optimistic about a Trump administration drive to incorporate AI into classrooms, but such a program needs clear goals, specific rules — and enough money to fund the costly systems.

The Cassner Foundation has announced their 2025 scholarship winners.

The Fairfield Local High School chapter of the National Honor Society has had a very successful school year. This student organization has successfully directed several school activities including two charitable projects and has volunteered at several events.

A recent study showed increases in free and reduced-price meals for students, including in Ohio, as some lawmakers attempt to get more of the meals paid for by the state.

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is continuing his visits across Ohio to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of each region of the state.

The Lynchburg Lions Club hosted its annual GOOD (Going On Or Defeated) program at the Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School earlier this spring. 

Every town has a story and as a history lover, I love to learn about the history in my hometown.