Rev. Robert L. Caldwell, 71, of Loudonville, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Wooster Community Hospital. Robert fought a good fight and kept his faith to the end. He is now at peace in the arms of the Lord. He was born October 11, 1942 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to the late Robert M. and […]
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James W. “Jim” McElvain, Jr.
James W. “Jim” McElvain, Jr., 62, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at his residence. Jim was born on July 22, 1951, in Mansfield, to James W., Sr., and Mary A. Shrewsberry McElvain. He was a Union Business Rep. and was employed through OCSEA. Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, working in the yard, […]
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Mansfield police officers grow beards for charity
If you’ve noticed a little extra hair on the face of Mansfield’s police force lately, there’s a reason for that. Male officers have been growing their beards and women painting their nails, all in the name of charity thanks to an idea from Ptl. Stephen Brane. “For the past two or three years we’ve been […]
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Point in Time finds homeless stays at shelter increasing
“We estimate that there are about 1,200 homeless people a year here in Richland County,” said CEO of Harmony House Vicki Kane. During the end of January, the Richland County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness held its annual Point in Time to report the number of homeless in the entire county. The homeless are surveyed […]
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Website helps business owners know their customers
KnowYourCustomers.com is a new, innovative way for businesses, especially contractors, to research particular customers before becoming involved in business transactions. The site, created by entrepreneur John Covender, allows businesses to warn other business owners of non-paying customers. Covender also owns Complete Onsite Restoration Experts, a company specializing in restoration after water, fire, or other disaster damage. […]
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OhioHealth MedCentral hospitals offer First Annual Women’s Health Symposium
Registration is open for the First Annual Women’s Health Symposium: A Closer Look at Gender Sensitive Medicine. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. The event is being organized by Melissa Juliano, D.O., and Nurse Practitioner Kim Scott. Healthcare professionals who attend […]
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Tygers get defensive, sting Yellow Jackets
BOWLING GREEN — Chek Washington wouldn’t elaborate on the finer points of his conversation with Perrysburg’s Nick Moschetti, but whatever was said must not have been suitable for younger ears. “It was just a little communication going on, that’s it,” Washington said with a laugh when asked about the fourth quarter altercation — the two […]
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Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings present spring concert
The Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings, under the direction of Matthew Domka, will perform its spring concert on Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre. The Youth Strings will perform “Fiddle Dance” by Percy E. Fletcher, “The Code” by Alan Lee Silva, “Fiddler’s Hoedown” by Steve Burch and arranged by Percy Hall, and […]
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Monsterous good time at Main Street Books
Twenty-five cast off paintings from thrift stores were resurrected as “Monster Paintings” at Main Street Books on Friday night. Bryan Gladden, a regular customer at the store, suggested the concept after seeing similar painting projects online, and the store staff embraced the idea. The premise is that people purchase a painting from a thrift shop […]
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Raising Richland Summit sprouting fresh garden ideas
The fourth annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit will be held Thursday, March 13, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Intended to support gardeners throughout Richland County, this free event includes two guest speakers, a “make it-take it” workshop for kids, fresh produce tasting, loads […]