EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a two-part Solutions Journalism series on combating drug addiction. Part I published on Nov. 23. MANSFIELD — Tom Pendergast and Ron Tuttle both shared a passion for the culinary world, but struggles with addiction kept them from chasing their dreams. Now, the two men hope to start a new […]
November 2020
Posted inBusiness
Ratliff appointed Board Chair for First Federal Community Bank
Bucyrus, OH — Brad Murtiff, President and CEO of First Federal Community Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Ratliff as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Investors Bancorp, Inc. and First Federal Community Bank. Mr. Murtiff states, “Following the recent Shareholder meeting, we always hold reorganizational meetings, and in that […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield organization launches children’s bike drive for Christmas season
MANSFIELD — A local organization, Project One ARC Empowerment Center (located at 378 Park Ave. West), has announced its first annual bike drive. “The goal is to provide bicycles for needy children in our area for Christmas,” said Amanda Nichols, executive director of Project One ARC Empowerment Center. “By providing these bikes we believe we […]
Posted inBoys Soccer
Twice as Nice: Lex’s Parker repeats as Player of the Year
LEXINGTON — He’s the most distinguished player in program history, but you’d never know it from talking to Lexington’s Ryan Parker. The two time Richland Source Boys Soccer Player of the Year is as humble as he is talented. A senior, Parker led Lexington to its third straight district championship. The Minutemen (17-4-0) came painfully […]
Posted inOpinion
Brown: Providing no-cost vaccines
In recent weeks, the American people have received encouraging news about a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines and the public health efforts to get people vaccinated are one of our country’s greatest accomplishments – but they didn’t happen on their own. Vaccination efforts take massive mobilization and coordination by the federal government – and we have […]
Posted inBusiness
Nanogate North America announces changes in leadership roles
MANSFIELD — Paul Boggs has been appointed sole Chief Executive Officer at Nanogate North America, while Rick Taylor has been appointed to the new position of Senior Advisor Innovation Strategy, according to a press release issued by the company on Monday afternoon. The leadership changes came “after a considerable period of planning,” Nanogate stated. Boggs […]
Posted inNews
‘Tis the season for vehicle break-ins, say Mansfield authorities
MANSFIELD — ‘Tis the holiday season and sticky-fingered thieves are ready for an easy score … from your car. Mansfield Safety-Service Director Lori Cope said Monday the city experienced another rash of weekend break-ins to vehicles in multiple locations. “As it’s getting closer to the holidays, be extra cautious of leaving anything at all in […]
Posted inEducation
Cypress High School in Ontario announces remote schedule
ONTARIO — Cypress High School, located at 1160 W 4th St, Ontario, will be fully remote from Nov. 30 through its return from winter break on Jan. 4, according to Danielle Kelley, director of the school. “In order to practice an abundance of caution, we will return to in-person, hybrid or fully remote model when […]
Posted inObituaries
James (Jim) F. Moyer
James (Jim) F. Moyer passed away peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2020 at LSS The Good Shepard, Ashland, Ohio. Born November 26, 1935, Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Joan; daughters Andrea Moyer of Mansfield, Deborah (Peter Delp) Moyer of Burlington, VT; son James (Denise) Moyer of Macomb Township, MI; grandchildren […]
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Harold Delmar Cotter
Harold Delmar Cotter, 86, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Harold was the son of William and Ruth (McKinney) Cotter, and was born on February 9, 1934 in Mansfield, Ohio. Harold was very much a gentle giant. He […]