A few weeks ago, we discussed policies and strategies that support small businesses and help create jobs. But with more jobs, how can we ensure new employees are prepared for success? This week we’ll explore how we could craft a workforce development policy that would help Ohioans excel at their jobs, while also giving Ohio’s […]
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The day Dillinger’s Gang came to north central Ohio
GAMBIER — It had been a fairly quiet day, a little warm, growing cloudy. Alex Ransom was walking down Middle Path through Gambier, on his usual afternoon walk to the post office. A briskly walking man suddenly strode past him, clearly in a hurry. The man stuck out in his suit and long coat, and […]
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Ballet at the Brickyard 2018
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Shelly Danette Boyce-Sumler
Shelly Danette Boyce-Sumler, 50, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born to Daniel Lee and Shirley Kaye (Boyer) Boyce on April 12, 1968 in Shelby, Ohio. Shelly graduated from Madison High School in 1986 and went on to attend Bliss Business School. She has held many […]
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Dillinger’s Gang
Harry Pierpont, the brains of the so-called Dillinger Gang, burst into tears when he heard that Fat Charley Makley had been killed during their attempted prison break. Gangster Fat Charley Makley shot Banker Ray Brown during the bank robbery. New building is taking place on the Gambier corner where Hagaman’s Hardware was sprayed with machine […]
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Mansfield Gay Pride Festival 2018
IMG_0020.JPG IMG_0003.JPG IMG_0005.JPG The Mansfield Gay Pride Festival is headed back to Downtown Mansfield, Aug. 3. IMG_0012.JPG IMG_0015.JPG IMG_0018.JPG IMG_0025.JPG IMG_0027.JPG IMG_0029.JPG IMG_0032.JPG IMG_9993.JPG IMG_9994.JPG IMG_9995.JPG IMG_9996.JPG IMG_9997.JPG
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Gay Pride festival gives LGBT members a chance to be themselves
MANSFIELD — The fourth annual Gay Pride Festival in Downtown Mansfield was a rainbow of color with waves of support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered communities. “I think Mansfield can be considered conservative, to be honest,” said Sabrina Mills, a festival participant wearing the rainbow flag as a cape. “I think it’s really […]
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GALLERY: Ashland Public Library offers Touch-A-Truck
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Dinner, music part of Wednesdays at Woodland Aug. 15 & 22
MANSFIELD — Dinner and music are the featured attractions for Wednesdays at the Woodland Pool on Aug. 15 and 22. On Aug. 15 Katy ESmont’s acoustic music is featured with Smokin’ Brothers Food Truck from 6 to 8:30 p.m. On Aug. 22 Oolong Gurus play country music with Deja Food truck from 6 to 8 […]
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Music Fest takes place Aug. 25 at Crestline church
CRESTLINE — The First United Methodist Church of Crestline is hosting the annual Music Fest, Saturday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. There will be five musical acts, food, face painting, and games for kids. Admittance is free and a donation will be taken for the Crestline Backpack Food Program. Acts include the Ribtickler 5, The […]