MANSFIELD — An effort to provide high-speed internet access to underserved portions of Richland County took a preliminary step forward Thursday. County commissioners voted unanimously to approve a non-disclosure agreement with Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, to analyze what it would take to offer broadband access to parts of the county that do not currently have the […]
Posted inObituaries
Dolores Hulit
MANSFIELD: Dolores Hulit, 90, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at Kingston of Ashland. Born August 12, 1931 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ralph and Gladys (Shaffer) Balliett. Dolores was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She loved to travel […]
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Burns, Koehler competing for Mansfield City Council’s 1st Ward seat
MANSFIELD — There will be a newly elected 1st Ward representative when Mansfield City Council convenes in January. That’s because Laura Burns, appointed to the position by Republicans in January 2020 to complete an unexpired term, is being challenged by Democrat Joshua Koehler in the Nov. 2 general election. The winner will represent the ward […]
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West Holmes plants its flag on Harrison Central
West Holmes dominated from start to finish in a resounding 7-2 win over Harrison Central in Ohio girls soccer on October 20. The Knights drew first blood by forging a 4-1 margin over the Huskies after the first half. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute […]
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Richland County Land Bank hears proposal to demolish ‘biggest eyesore in Shelby’
SHELBY — A Shelby business owner is interested in a public/private partnership with the Richland County Land Bank that could result in the demolition of what was described Wednesday “as the biggest eyesore in Shelby.” Troy Baker, a financial adviser associated with the Edward Jones Co., has recently purchased four parcels at the northeast corner […]
Posted inLife and Culture
iHeartRADIO for the Homeless campaign with Mechanics Bank benefits 8 local charities across 2 counties
MANSFIELD – For the third year in a row iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield radio stations (WNCO-FM, WXXF-FM, WMAN-AM, WYHT-FM, WFXN-FM, WNCO-AM and WSWR-FM) in partnership with Mechanics Bank, have launched a campaign to help our community’s homeless population. From Nov. 1 through 19 listeners in Mid-Ohio will be able to donate much-needed items at 17 donation […]
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Marilyn Jean Eyer
Marilyn Jean Eyer, 86, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Oak Grove Manor in Mansfield. Born May 1, 1935 in Mansfield she was the daughter of Russell and Grace (Tucker) Eyer. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High, Marilyn went to work at Ohio Brass where she worked until it closed in 1990. […]
Posted inEducation
Local arts organizations to host free arts integration professional development for teachers on Nov. 2
MANSFIELD — The Kennedy Center Partners in Education Mansfield Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a professional development workshop on arts integration for elementary and intermediate educators, and administrators on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The free workshop is an in-person session, and will […]
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GALLERY: Richland County Veterans Honor Bus Trip, 2021
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Posted inWellness
How embracing uncertainty and staying present can help manage anxiety
For most of my life, I’ve been lost in my thoughts. I’ve leased out my headspace to replaying past conversations, forecasting future events, while taking in what was happening around me and trying to manipulate things to avoid pain and conflict as much as possible. When the inevitable hard thing would come my way, I’d […]