February 2023
Posted inEducation
Madison Choral Dept. to present Into the Woods Jr. March 17 to 19
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Choral Department has announced it will present the musical Into the Woods Jr. with a cast of high school students March 17-19 in the Middle School Auditeria. The shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 19. […]
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Bucyrus District & Mansfield Post honorees among Ohio State Highway Patrol award winners
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of their 2022 Leadership Awards on Friday. The ceremony recognizes dozens of state and district award winners for their valuable contributions to our state and communities. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year – Trooper Dana R. Skinner Trooper Dana R. Skinner, Toledo Post, […]
Posted inLife and Culture
SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing Mansfield set for March 11
MANSFIELD — SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing Mansfield is about uniting the city to encourage and support one another personally and professionally in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. “This will be our fifth year producing this event in Mansfield with the support of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), as well as area businesses, […]
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Ohio Governor offers Friday’s update from East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — Governor DeWine provided the following updates regarding East Palestine on Friday afternoon. East Palestine Health Clinic Ohio will set up a medical clinic in East Palestine next week to engage with residents, answer questions, evaluate any symptoms, and provide medical expertise. In response to a request from Governor DeWine, the U.S. Department […]
Posted inObituaries
Doyle “Doug” Frontz
Doyle “Doug” Frontz, age 73 of Lucas, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2023 at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield following an unexpected illness. On April 8, 1949 he was born in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of the late Harold Frontz and Ruth Bowman. On June 28, 1968 he married Fern Stone at the Church of […]
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Senator Sherrod Brown: Fighting for East Palestine
Thursday, I visited East Palestine where a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed leading to a large explosion and fire. I went to listen to the people that this disaster has hurt the most: the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding communities. I spoke with residents who are finally able to return home […]
Posted inBusiness, Community Development
‘Main Street through Postcards’ will be part of Mansfield improvement plan
MANSFIELD — The history of Main Street in Mansfield will a part of a $12.7 million improvement project. The Downtown Improvement Advisory Board on Thursday approved spending up to $12,000 to install a dozen static “sign posts” along the corridor from First Street to Sixth Street during a project expected to begin in the spring […]
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Senator J.D. Vance: We cannot let Norfolk Southern off the hook in East Palestine disaster
EAST PALESTINE – Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) visited with residents and local officials in East Palestine on Thursday. Following those meetings, Senator Vance spoke with the media outside of Centenary United Methodist Church. Excerpts of Senator Vance’s remarks: “Obviously, I’m most concerned about the public safety component of this. Is the air breathable? Is the […]
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Mansfield Police warn of phone scam sweeping the community
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch warned residents of a potential telephone scam that includes impersonating a police officer. Porch issued the press release Friday afternoon after a group of residents reported the issue. “We have received dozens of complaints today from area residents as well as Columbus area residents who advised they are […]