ASHLAND — Thomas Waters, a recent graduate of Lexington High School, and Sophie Mowry, a recent graduate of Mansfield Christian School, have been selected to be Ashbrook Scholars, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University. The top-rated academic program, which focuses on politics, history, and economics, includes a minimum […]
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Richland County Women’s Fund is accepting grant applications
MANSFIELD – The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for programs that support women and girls. If you have questions about the process or the guidelines please contact Foundation Community Investment Officer Siera Marth at smarth@rcfoundation.org or call 419-525-3020 to assure a program complies with the focus […]
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Section of Ohio 96 closed near Shelby for emergency culvert replacement
SHELBY — The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Tuesday a road closure for State Route 96 just west of Shelby at the Richland-Crawford County line. The road has been closed for an emergency culvert replacement. The detour route for westbound motorists is SR 96 to SR 39, west on SR 39 to SR 598, south […]
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Mansfield carnival worker creates memories at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — For most fairgoers, the Richland County Fair is a fun way to spend an evening. But for Mansfield’s Tony Stevens, it’s a dream job come true, night after night. It was something he was born into, and eventually took over operating on his own. “I’m about five generations into the concessions business,” said […]
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Tuesday morning Richland County Fair
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The Holden Agency welcomes Haley Hatcher
MANSFIELD — The Holden Agency has announced that it has added Haley Hatcher to its team of real estate agents. Hatcher is a lifelong resident of the Lexington area, having spent a few years in Pittsburgh during college. It was here that she worked alongside one of the top producing agents in the city which […]
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Richland County commissioners cut 1 percent in ‘excess sales tax’ sharing
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce by 1 percent the amount of “excessive sales tax” it shares with cities, villages and townships in 2020. The percentage represents about $18,000, according to Commissioner Tony Vero. It’s the second straight year commissioners have reduced sharing by 1 percent. In 1989, Richland County commissioners put […]
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Donald Lewis Ritchie
Donald Lewis Ritchie, 94, of Lexington, passed away at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital on Monday, August 5, 2019. Donald was born on May 30, 1925 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Paul and Margaret (Schafer) Ritchie. Donald was a 1943 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the United […]
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Galion-area resident begins new career at Sluss Realty
MANSFIELD — Sluss Realty has announced another addition to its team of professionals, Nathan Bird. Bird has been a lifelong resident of the Galion area where he graduated from Northmor High School then attended Findlay and Ohio State Universities. Through determination, self-discipline, and commitment, he is now a successful entrepreneur and full-time real estate professional. […]
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For the new mom who ‘should be enjoying this more’
I love being a mother, I adore my children, but new motherhood didn’t come easily to me. I didn’t enjoy pregnancy and I struggled through being a nursing, working mom of an infant. Before I go any further, it’s important I acknowledge what a tremendous blessing it is to bear children and to have three […]