MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts is pleased to announce an addition to its December event line-up called ‘Winter Wonderland Showcase.’ The Winter Wonderland Showcase features performers from the Richland Academy of the Arts, Pioneer Performing Arts School, and the Renaissance’s youth troupes MY Theatre (Mansfield Youth Theatre) and RYOT (Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre). Two performances […]
November 2020
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Mansfield Playhouse postponing productions due to COVID-19 concerns
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Playhouse — in response to rising COVID-19 concerns from patrons, staff and cast members — has postponed current productions until further notice. “Though we do not have any direct cases within our current participants, we have several different cast members and patrons coming from several different surrounding areas,” said Doug Wertz, […]
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Galion Primary earns Gold Award for positive behavior programs
GALION — The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that the Galion Primary School has received the Gold Award for its success with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS involves teaching students expected behaviors in a consistent and positive way, modeling and acknowledging those behaviors, and helping all students meet expectations and be […]
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Firelands Electric Co-op announces Christmas lighting contest
MANSFIELD — This holiday season, Firelands Electric Cooperative is asking members to show off their holiday spirit. From Nov. 23 through Dec. 20, members of the cooperative can submit a photo of their indoor or outdoor Christmas lighting display for a chance to win a $25 bill credit. Photos should be emailed to members@firelandsec.com (maximum […]
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Multiple ‘shots fired’ calls: Mansfield police report 1 man shot, 4 guns found, 2 juveniles arrested
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield man was shot and police recovered four handguns and arrested two juveniles during a six-hour series of calls Thursday night and into Friday morning. According to Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson, authorities received three calls involving “shots fired,” one of which resulted in a resident suffering multiple, non-life threatening injuries. “One […]
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Forest Friends program popular at Crawford Park District
GALION — The Crawford Park District’s new pre-kindergarten program, Forest Friends, is going well, according to organizers. Led by new naturalist, Chelsea Gottfried, 4- and 5-year-olds are immersing themselves in the outdoors. From exploring the creeks and woodlands, to playing in leaves and learning about everything nature, the Forest Friends – and Chelsea – are […]
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Idea Works Entrepreneurs’ Kitchen raising funds for a blast freezer to reduce food waste
MANSFIELD – Richland County has a booming micro-farm movement, and the Idea Works Entrepreneurs’ Kitchen actively supports it. The movement is comprised of farmers who dedicate themselves to bringing their fresh, nutritious produce to the local market; this is not just their passion – it’s their business. And that’s where things become difficult. It’s been […]
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DeWine announces resignation of PUCO chairman
COLUMBUS — In a resignation letter submitted Friday, Sam Randazzo has voluntarily tendered his resignation as Chairman and a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) effective immediately, according to a press release issued from the office of Ohio governor Mike DeWine. As per statute, PUCO Vice Chairman M. Beth Trombold will be the acting PUCO […]
Posted inObituaries
Catherine “Cathi” Foster
Catherine “Cathi” Foster, 72, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in her home. Born December 19, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Bob and Mary Eddy. Cathi was loved by many and known for volunteering at the American Legion, baking her famous cookies and opening her home to all of […]