From September through the beginning of December, college football is the most important thing in many people’s lives. Sadly, for the past handful of seasons, it was a foregone conclusion who would fight for the title by October. Fortunately, that will change with the new 12-team CFB Playoff, so let us explain which schools benefit […]
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Mansfield’s First Congregational Church selects new senior minister
MANSFIELD – Bradley Bunn was named the new Senior Minister of The First Congregational Church, Mansfield, located at 640 Millsboro Road. “We are absolutely thrilled with the decision and looking forward to a bright future,” said Ellen Haring, Moderator at the church. Background Pastor Bunn, who joined the church in July 2021 as Associate Minister, […]
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Youth improv class to offer open mic night show April 20 at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Education Department announces that it will again present its Annual Improv Underground “Open Mic” night at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The performance will take place at the Renaissance Theatre’s black-box venue, Theatre 166, located at 166 Park Avenue West. A free theatre improvisation performance, the show is open to […]
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Mansfield Board of Education rejects proposal to drop campus wear requirement
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City students, staff and administrators spent nearly three hours Tuesday night making a case against campus wear. The Mansfield City school board then rejected a proposal to eliminate it — at least for now. Chief academic officer Stephen Rizzo and high school English teacher Joshua Cunningham presented the proposal, which came from a […]
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GALLERY: Mansfield City schools board meeting
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Selecting a Health Care Provider: Resources to guide your selection
(Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you’re just getting started with Medicare or have changes in your life, such as a new diagnosis of a condition or disease. It can be overwhelming if you need services like nursing home care, have to find a […]
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Mansfield lawmakers OK $1.45 million in ARPA spending, including $250K for bike trail tunnel
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council approved $1.45 million in American Rescue Plan Act spending on Tuesday, including $250,000 for a tunnel to eliminate a significant potential safety hazard as part of a planned bike trail connector project. There was no discussion by council members about the 100-foot long tunnel beneath Trimble Road that would eliminate […]
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Mansfield City Council may consider creating local food truck regulations
MANSFIELD — The food truck industry has flourished in Mansfield in recent years, largely unregulated by any city regulations. That may change in the near future. Assistant Law Director Christopher Brown on Tuesday outlined to City Council on Tuesday evening potential elements of what such legislation could consider. “As we know over the past five […]
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Galion School District receives generous donation to offset lunch debt
GALION — The Galion School District has announced that it has recently received an anonymous donation to help offset its growing lunch fund debt. The donation generously paid off the lunch debt for the entire Galion Intermediate School. This kind and thoughtful gesture of support comes at an especially fortunate time for the district, which […]
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Richland County commissioners told rising prescription drug costs fueling insurance prices
MANSFIELD — Health insurance costs for employees represent about 10 percent of the Richland County general fund budget in 2023, including a 6.7-percent increase for the current year. So an update visit on Tuesday by County Employee Benefits Consortium of Ohio senior benefits analyst Wendy Dillingham had the rapt attention of the Board of Commissioners. CEBCO […]