Manufacturing is one of Ohio’s most important industries but too often students don’t realize all the opportunities available to them. When students hear the word “manufacturing” they think about dirty, dusty old jobs, and the outdated term “rust belt” that demeans our workers and devalues their work. But we are finally burying the term “rust […]
February 2023
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Section of Lexington Ave. narrowed to a single lane through March 6
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it will be necessary to reduce traffic to single lane only in the following area while work is being completed. Southbound lane: Lexington Avenue at Blanche Street The lane will be closed starting Tuesday, Feb. 28 and is set to re-open […]
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Bonnie Jean Swanger
Bonnie Jean Swanger, age 92, of Mansfield, passed away Monday morning, February 27, 2023, at Oak Grove Manor. Born January 27, 1931, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was one of two daughters of the late Helen (Ayers) and Harold Joseph. She worked at Therm-O-Disc for several years. She was a member of TOPS and the Red […]
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Career Center senior recreates buildings from 20th century Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — When Cameron Miller shows up to a private property with measuring tools, he wants the owners to know he’s not trying to rob them. “(I’m not) trying to case the place,” said the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center senior. He’s there to gather measurements for his recreation of the building as it was […]
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Mansfield teen discusses time on Capitol Hill as YMCA youth advocate
MANSFIELD — Brandon Polak got to put his political advocacy skills to the test on Capitol Hill this month. A junior at Mansfield Senior High School and member of the city of Mansfield parks board, Polak represented the state of Ohio during this year’s YMCA Youth Advocate Program. We sat down with Polak to hear […]
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3 Ways to Prep Your Home for Bug Season
(StatePoint) It can be tempting to think that bugs simply disappear in the cooler months. The truth is that many bug species have evolved to survive all year long, sometimes hiding in the warm nooks and crannies in and around homes. Others go into a hibernation-like state. “Bugs can be a lot smarter and more […]
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Feb. 27 Boys Basketball Roundup: Fredericktown advances
Rally time: Columbus Africentric douses fire to extinguish Fredericktown 75-49 Columbus Africentric rallied over Fredericktown for an inspiring 75-49 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Fredericktown started on steady ground by forging a 10-9 lead over Columbus Africentric at the end of the first quarter. The Nubians kept a 29-22 halftime margin at the […]
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Comeback kids: Africentric finds a way to beat Fredericktown
Africentric fought back from a slow start and rolled to 75-49 win over Fredericktown in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Fredericktown started on steady ground by forging a 10-9 lead over Africentric at the end of the first quarter. The Nubians kept a 29-22 half margin at the Freddies’ expense. Africentric breathed fire to a […]
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31-year-old Seville woman killed in Ohio 3 crash
CANAAN TOWNSHIP – A 31-year-old woman was killed Monday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash on Ohio 3, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Raven N. Park, of Seville, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. The incident took place at at 4:23 p.m. north of Pleasant Home Rd. […]
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Mansfield Sr., Lex, Shelby, Crestview, Lucas, Col. Crawford ready for district tourney
ASHLAND — The Division II Ashland district tournament lived up to its reputation as a meat grinder during last week’s sectionals. Four of the top five seeds advanced, but the road to Ashland was anything but smooth. Top-seeded Sandusky (22-1) will meet No. 5 Mansfield Senior (17-7) in the lidlifter of Thursday’s district semifinal doubleheader […]