MANSFIELD — There will be a four-candidate primary battle in the Mansfield mayoral race among Republicans. And the winner will have a Democratic opponent in November. All five candidates filed their petitions by the Wednesday 4 p.m. deadline, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. The bi-partisan board meets Friday morning to certify petitions […]
February 2023
Posted inLife and Culture
Local businesses accepting nominations for 2023 free high school graduation package
MANSFIELD — Achantee King remembers wanting to attend the 2012 Mansfield Senior High School prom when she couldn’t afford to buy the dress she wanted. “I wasn’t able to go to prom, I didn’t walk at graduation and I didn’t have a graduation party,” she said. “We had to pay school fees and everything, and […]
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St. Paul can’t recover from Calvert’s early bolt
Calvert wasted no time, pushing in front and finishing in the same fashion during this 57-34 victory over St. Paul in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our […]
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Shelby blazes early victory trail over Highland
Shelby grabbed the early lead and never gave it up in cruising to an 87-53 win over Highland. Last season, Shelby and Highland squared off with December 17, 2021 at Highland High School last season. For a full recap, click here. In recent action on January 21, Shelby faced off against Marion Harding . For […]
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Mt. Gilead chalks up convincing victory over East Knox
Mt. Gilead offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling East Knox during this 50-25 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Last season, East Knox and Mt Gilead faced off on January 12, 2022 at East Knox High School. Click here for a recap. In recent action on January 28, East Knox faced off against […]
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Centerburg slides past Cardington-Lincoln in fretful clash
Centerburg derailed Cardington-Lincoln’s hopes after a 47-41 verdict on February 1 in Ohio girls high school basketball. Last season, Cardington-Lincoln and Centerburg squared off with January 12, 2022 at Centerburg High School last season. Click here for a recap. In recent action on January 28, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against East Knox . For a full […]
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Altrusa Spring Bash: A night of fun & music set for March 4
MANSFIELD — Altrusa International, Inc. of Mansfield will be host its 12th annual Spring Bash on March 4 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with dinner catered by Port-A-Cook from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live entertainment by the SWAGG Party Band will fill the night with music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. […]
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Richland County opens warming space at Salvation Army’s DeWald Center Feb. 1-3
MANSFIELD — Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1, a warming center will open at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army DeWald Center located at 47 S. Main Street, lower level, in Mansfield. The center expects to remain open through Friday, Feb. 3. Guests wishing to get in out of the extreme cold temperatures need to arrive by […]
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Petitions withdrawn: Davenport may still file as write-in candidate to represent Mansfield’s 4th Ward
MANSFIELD — Alomar Davenport has three more weeks to decide if he wants to seek re-election to represent Mansfield City Council’s 4th Ward. The Democrat, in the final year of his first term in office, filed his petitions to seek re-election on Wednesday morning — and then withdrew them Wednesday afternoon. The deadline to file […]
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Richard Kimble Kozma
Richard Kimble Kozma of Mansfield passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2023, at his home. He was 58 years young. Rich was a fighter and overcame cancer at the age of 16 and most recently fought his biggest battle against heart disease. Rich was born March 8, 1964, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Ethel […]