Aditi Varman | The Chronicle Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This marks a 30-cent increase for non-tipped workers and a 15-cent increase for tipped workers, part of the state’s annual…
Katie Samol | The Chronicle No sparkly dresses, no formal shoes, no Snow Ball. For the first time in four years, Mason High School (MHS) is scrapping its winter dance and replacing it with the Winter Chill Out social. Organized by the MHS Student Government (StuGo), the new social will be held at Mason Middle…
Sahaj Datta | The Chronicle Mason High School (MHS) is opening its doors wider than ever before for future Comets. On Nov. 19, MHS will host its first-ever open house and exhibit a wide variety of opportunities that potential students can expect if they were to attend MHS. Principal Ben Brown, who has taken the…
Eshal Firoze | The Chronicle Ohio’s new driving requirements are changing more than just the law- they’re changing the way young adults prepare to take their first steps towards independence. As of September 30, anyone under the age of 21 will be required to complete formal driver’s education to obtain a license. Previously, only those…
Emily Kemper | The Chronicle A quick glance at the 2025-26 Mason City Schools academic calendar reveals a major change: no more Personal Learning Days. Replaced by four Journey Days spread throughout the school year, this change is expected to provide a more structured, meaningful learning experience for students and staff outside of the classroom….
Grace Ai | The Chronicle As the doors to the high school open for the 2025-2026 school year, some doors online have been shut instead. Ohio public schools have enforced Senate Bill 29, banning technology providers from selling or sharing student records. Providers must sign contracts with individual schools to operate, with refusal blocking their…
Aditi Varman | The Chronicle The morning rush at Mason High School (MHS) isn’t just filled with yellow buses and cars anymore; it now includes a growing wave of students pedaling electric bikes and motorcycles. While these rides give students freedom and speed, they’ve also created an obstacle for bus drivers, who say the mix…
