March 2021
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Portman visits site of border crisis in Texas
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, toured an area Friday near the Monument Three border wall section, the U.S. Border Patrol Paso del Norte processing station. He also received an operational brief from Gloria Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, USBP El Paso […]
Posted inBusiness
Snow Trails sees historic visitation amid the pandemic
MANSFIELD ─ Scott Crislip said Snow Trails saw “a pleasant surprise” in its 60th season. The ski resort’s general manager was referring to the historic visitation over the past three months. The season has just come to an end. He said the number grew at least 50 percent from the last two years, some of […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports
BC’s Pifher is NW district Player of the Year in Division IV
FINDLAY — Claudia Pifher was rewarded for leading Buckeye Central back to the Sweet 16. A junior sharpshooter, Pifher was selected the Northwest District Player of the Year in Division IV when the all-district teams were announced earlier this week. Pifher, who averaged 19.2 points a game while connected on 43 percent of her 3-point […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Crestview’s Kurtz, Colonel Crawford’s Sheldon share NW District Coach of Year award
FINDLAY — Crestview’s remarkable boys basketball turnaround under coach John Kurtz didn’t go unnoticed across northwest Ohio. Kurtz, who piloted the Cougars to a 17-8 record and a berth in the Division III district semifinals, was selected the Northwest District Coach of the Year in Division III when the all-district teams were announced earlier this […]
Posted inObituaries
Mary Agnes Phelps
Mary Agnes Phelps, 92, of Mansfield, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Mary was born on January 30, 1929 in Crestline, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Breen) Cullen. Mary was a 1947 graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic School. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: What is the future of the Bellville gravel pit?
Editor’s Note: This story was written in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source forum. BELLVILLE — If you’ve lived in Bellville for very long, you’re likely familiar with the massive mounds of gravel just outside of village limits on the northwest side of town. The bland, brown masses have been there for […]
Posted inNews
Section of W. Straub Road to close in Mansfield March 20-25
MANSFIELD — Due to Sewer Department repairs it will be necessary for the city of Mansfield to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: West Straub Road from South Main Street to Middle Bellville Road. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. on March 20 and re-open on Thursday, March […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield Art Center opens Ohio Regional High School Exhibition & 2021 MAC Youth Art Show
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Art Center has created a way to bring recognition to and show the artistic talents of regional high school, junior high and grade school students and even younger. Mansfield Art Center said it knows the importance of creative outlets, particularly with school closings and lack of social activities with friends that […]