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Chardon wins the Div. III state championship 31-28 over Columbus St. Francis DeSales

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Continued on page 14 Under its newly-appointed Di- have expressed opposing views on their legal authority. rector Stephanie McCloud,Chardon ODH CVS Who Can Enforce a Mask Mandate?

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In a surprise move at the Nov. 18 Thompson Township Trustees meeting, Berkshire Schools Board of Education member John Manfredi announced the district was reclaiming disposition of the Ledgemont Elementary School property, said Trustee Erwin Leffel.

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