COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Thursday announced an amendment to state orders that reopens self-serve stations in restaurants, bars, banquet and catering facilities and services to dine-in service, with exceptions. This amended order, reopens self-service food stations in restaurants, bars, banquet and catering facilities, and services, as long as the following conditions are met: […]
February 2021
Posted inSports
OHSAA announces venues for state wrestling, ice hockey tournaments
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Thursday announced the venues for two upcoming state tournaments. The ice hockey state tournament will be March 13-14 at the OhioHealth Ice Haus in Columbus, which is attached to Nationwide Arena/ The wrestling state tournament, also March 13-14, will be divided between three Central District high […]
Posted inObituaries
Joann Mathews
Joann Mathews, 89, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Crystal Care Center of Mansfield. Joann was born on December 23, 1931 in Bucyrus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles and Alice (Scott) Taylor. In her younger years, Joann loved horseback riding at Cedar Creek Ranch and loved skiing at Snow […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
COVID-19: DeWine announces statewide curfew has been lifted
COLUMBUS — A two-month, overnight statewide COVID-19 curfew has been lifted after hospitalizations caused by the virus continue to decline, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday. The overnight curfew, which began Nov. 19, was initially from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. It was shifted on Jan. 28 to 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. as hospitalizations showed […]
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Vonhoff Boulevard water service disrupted due to pipe break
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs, the City of Mansfield water repair department has shut down water service to the following areas: Forest Drive from Vonhoff Boulevard to Dyas Drive Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day, barring any unforeseen problems. Questions concerning […]
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Avita announces new board officers
BUCYRUS — The Avita Health System Board of Directors announced Thursday the recent election of the following new officers: Kymberly C. Fox, board chair; Mark Schneider, vice chair; Jeff Underwood, treasurer; and Linda Smith, secretary. Fox retired in 2020 from Covert Manufacturing, Inc. in Galion after 40 years of service. She has served on the […]
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William “Bill” Dean Myers
William “Bill” Dean Myers, 71, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Bill was born on May 16, 1949 in Willard, Ohio. He was the son of Doris Myers and step-father, Robert Hershner. Bill retired after many dedicated years of service from Jay Plastics, Inc. A faithful man of […]
Posted inWellness
Mansfield United Lions Club creates Valentine’s gift bags for foster children
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield United Lions Club hopes to make it a very sweet Valentine’s Day for foster children in Richland County. The group sponsored more than 100 children in foster care, packaging goodie bags with candy and a stuffed animal for younger children — and candy and art supplies for older ones. “I think […]
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Mansfield police investigating shooting of 16-year-old
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old Mansfield resident Wednesday night. The teenager was treated at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital for a single, non-life threatening gunshot wound, according to Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson. Robertson said a patrol officer at 9:27 p.m. heard multiple gunshots in the 200 block of Newman Street […]
Posted inEducation
Richland County school districts announce vaccination dates
MANSFIELD — Multiple Richland County school districts will be going remote for a day next week while teachers and staff receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Clear Fork Valley Local Schools will be having remote assignment day and parent-teacher conferences on Feb. 18 while staff receive their vaccine from the Knox Educational Service […]