Life briefs: Richland County Sheriff's Office promotions, new MACC Class, college news
Sheriff's Office announces promotions
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotions of three correctional professionals.
Correctional Sgt. Beau James has been promoted to correctional lieutenant. Lt. James was hired as a correctional officer in 2008 and was promoted to correctional sergeant in 2012. He has served as a field training officer for correctional sergeants in the jail and is currently assigned as the first shift watch commander. During his time at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. James has received several awards including the Supervisor of the Year Award in 2015. He also oversees the state jail inspection process and has been pivotal in numerous successful inspections throughout the past several years.
Correctional Sgt. Rachel Kleman has been promoted to correctional lieutenant. Lt. Kelman was hired as a correctional officer in 2019 and was promoted to correctional sergeant in April 2022. She has served as a field training officer for correctional officers in the jail and is currently assigned as the second shift watch commander. During her time at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Kleman has received several awards, including a life-saving award.
Correctional Officer Robert Myers has been promoted to correctional sergeant. Sgt. Myers was hired as a correctional officer in 2020 and will be assigned to supervisor training on first shift. He has served as a field training officer for correctional officers in the jail, and when his supervisor training is completed he will be assigned to second shift. During his time at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Myers has received several citation and appreciation awards.
Students complete first MACC class
Students Alicia Galilei, Veronica Moore and De’Shawn Sharpe are the first joint Mansfield Adult Education and Madison Adult Career Center students to complete an adult diploma program at Mansfield City’s Adult Education, 150 W. Fifth St.
The program — customer and office support technology (C.O.S.T) — is free for anyone without a high school diploma and teaches customer service and computer skills. Students complete the course with certifications in NRF Customer Service & Sales, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. When a student passes the WorkKeys test and all components of the C.O.S.T program, they will earn and receive their Ohio adult high school diploma.
De’Shawn Sharpe first came to Mansfield Adult Education for free GED tutoring and passed all four sections of the GED, earning his Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma before enrolling in the C.O.S.T program. Though Sharpe was not a traditional Adult Diploma Student at the start of the class, it was still made available to him at no cost through community funds. “I would recommend this program to everyone in need of a diploma or just looking for the next step in advancing their education,” Sharpe said.
Madison Adult Career Center is one of the leading adult training technical centers in our area, having served adult learners and employers for over 40 years now. The Mansfield Adult Education Aspire program is not far behind, having also served adult learners and employers for nearly 40 years.
If you are interested in a future C.O.S.T program or any other adult education program provided by either Mansfield Adult Education or Madison Adult Career Center, call Mansfield Adult Education at 419-525-6380 or visit their website for more information.
College news and notes
The following Richland County area students were recently awarded degrees:
● Columbus State Community College: Kaylee Krausman of Bellville; Trenton J. Greenlee of Galion (magna cum laude); Ciara C. Baddour of Mansfield; Shykia N. Hardin of Mansfield
● Campbellsville University: Brooke Ann Taylor of Mansfield
KB will headline SonFest at MVNU on Sept. 16
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced that KB will headline SonFest, an outdoor Christian music festival held on campus, on Sept. 16.
KB is an award-winning and chart-topping Florida rapper and entrepreneur who speaks from the street and scripture on his fourth full-length album, “His Glory Alone.”
SonFest 2023 is bringing a lineup full of the hottest Christian artists. Joining KB on the main stage are Aaron Cole, Joseph O’Brien, The Young Escape, Damac, and others. A second stage will keep the music playing all day.
In addition to endless music, SonFest will include food trucks, fire performers, archery tag, yard games, inflatables and more.
SonFest is held rain or shine at The Grove on the MVNU campus, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon. Gates open at noon with music and activities scheduled until 10 p.m. Acts are subject to change without notice.
For more information about SonFest, or to buy tickets, visit sonfest.mvnu.edu.
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