Elaine (Brown) Mason-Floyd, affectionately known as “Lay Lay”, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2019, with family and friends at her side. She will be greatly missed by all. Lay Lay was born on April 23, 1946, in Crestline, Ohio, to John Wesley and Phyllis (James) Brown. Lay Lay worked for Timken […]
Infusion services expand at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is expanding its infusion services footprint to better serve its patients. The new space now includes an additional 1,400 square feet, with 15 private infusion treatment areas and space for loved ones to accompany the patient. The private infusion areas are in addition to a communal area for patients who […]
Chick-fil-A food truck coming to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A Chick-fil-A food truck will be coming to Mansfield on Thursdays at various locations within the city within the next few weeks. Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying locations are under review and will be announced once they are selected. Chick-fil-A will make its first appearance in Mansfield at […]
Boxed in: Fort Lauderdale St Thomas Aquinas’ pitching bottles Hollywood South Broward’s attack
Fort Lauderdale St Thomas Aquinas unveiled a blanketing pitching performance and threw it all over Hollywood South Broward in a 12-0 shutout for a Florida high school baseball victory on May 4. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support […]
Miller’s Diamond Jewelry announces local take on Forrest Fenn’s treasure hunt
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield jewelry store is celebrating its upcoming anniversary with a localized version of the famous Forrest Fenn treasure hunt. Miller’s Diamond Jewelry announced its city-wide treasure hunt Tuesday, July 2 on Facebook by releasing a poem with clues to a deed, which can be redeemed at the 1442 Lexington Ave. store for […]
2 people seriously injured in Ashland County buggy crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured and a baby was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons after a Tuesday collision between a Ford F-150 and a horse-drawn buggy Tuesday in Ashland County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, West Salemn’s Tena Hostetler, 51, and passenger Anna Hostetler, 23, also from West […]
Mansfield City Council delays skate park vote
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council unexpectedly didn’t vote Tuesday night on a proposed $200,000 project to build a skate park and replace playground equipment at Maple Lake Park. Instead, council members elected to follow 3rd Ward Councilman Jon Van Harlingen’s suggested amendment — appropriating $55,000 for the playground equipment and delaying the skate park vote […]
Local farmers hope for ankle-high corn stalks by July 4th, some still struggle to plant
SHELBY — Fourth generation farmer Jake Rietschlin never planted fields on Sundays, not until this year when he and his family were forced to take advantage of any dry weather. Racing to beat rain forecasted for the following day, the Shelby man felt fortunate his family — his two brothers Sam and Andy, their father Mark and […]
Alleged fatal arsonist waives preliminary hearing in Mansfield Municipal Court
MANSFIELD — An 18-year-old Mansfield man charged in a fatal arson fire has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Mansfield Municipal Court, scheduled for Wednesday. Roscoe D. Hunter II, whose last known address was 211 1/2 S. Foster St., was scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. before Judge Jerry Ault. His defense attorney, […]
Madison Twp. residents ask commissioners for seniors’ meeting space
MANSFIELD — A group of five Madison Township women asked Richland County commissioners Tuesday to provide seniors a new space for bingo, music and other activities. The women said seniors have met for more than a decade in the Peoples Community Center, 597 Park Ave. East. The space they have utilized will soon be used […]
