Avita Health System is pleased to welcome Charles H. Shaw, MD, and Susan K. Baker, CNP, to its team of medical providers. Specializing in Pediatrics, their office is located at 370 Cline Avenue in Mansfield. “Dr. Shaw and Ms. Baker have been loyal to the Richland County pediatric population for many years,” commented Jerry Morasko, […]
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Farmers’ Markets hear advice
The RCDG Ag/Local Foods Sector, a combined effort of Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) and the Richland County extension of Ohio Farm Bureau, hosted the “Best Practices for Ohio Farmers’ Markets” workshop Wednesday evening at the Longview Center in Mansfield. Christie Welch, Farmers’ Market Specialist with the Ohio State University South Centers was the featured speaker. Welch, a […]
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Carpenters union gives back
The work of a carpenter most commonly involves construction of buildings, woodworking, and generally working with one’s hands. But in Mansfield, a group of carpenters are using their hands for work far beyond their day jobs. These carpenters belong to the Carpenter Local Union No. 735, located on Poplar Street in Mansfield. Comprised of approximately […]
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Lexington graduate slated to bicycle 4,000 miles for cancer
The idea of traveling from coast to coast across the nation often lands on peoples’ bucket list. For many of those who are able to achieve this feat, it is done with the help of planes, trains, or automobiles. For others, it is accomplished with the help of a bicycle along with lots and lots […]
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Symphony to play all Mozart, all Mansfield concert
The Mansfield Symphony will play its fourth performance of the season, “Wolfgang Unplugged: Mozart Does Mansfield,” Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre. The concert, under the baton of Maestro Thomas Hong, will include Mozart’s Overture to “Marriage of Figaro,” “Piano Concerto No. 21,” “Elvira Madigan,” a selection of familiar operatic arias […]
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Seven staff members now on paid administrative leave at Mansfield
Following Wednesday’s announcement by Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick that the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center’s principal and four teachers had been placed on paid administrative leave, Garverick confirmed Friday that a total of seven staff members are now on leave. According to the superintendent staff members were placed on leave over a period from […]
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Kermit L. Wilson
Kermit L. Wilson, 77, passed away surrounded by his family March 6, 2014 following an extended illness. Born December 16, 1936 in Bucyrus to Thomas J. and Eleanor (Graffius) Wilson. Kermit is survived by his loving wife Glenna (Whitinger) Wilson whom he married on April 25, 1969; a daughter Marlise and her husband Kirk Bloir […]
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Kathryn Mae Menzel, nee Robinson
Kathryn Mae Menzel, nee Robinson, 84, of Mansfield died March 2, 2014. Born December 11, 1929 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Alfred and Charlotte (Berlo) Robinson. Kathryn graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1947. She was named Woman of the Year by the News Journal in 1981. Kathryn was a member of […]
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American Red Cross recognizes Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Week
Early this week, Richland County’s commissioners approved the observance of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Week. It is currently underway as of March 2 and continues through March 8. Being prepared this season will be important. In an article posted earlier this week, Rick Evans from the Richland County Emergency Management Agency said, “Preparedness is the goal […]
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Ryan Smith promoted to administrative officer at Richland Bank
Jeff Parton, AVP of Richland Bank Branch Administration, announced on Tuesday that Ryan Smith had been promoted to administrative officer. Ryan is the branch manager of the Ashland Road Banking Center. A graduate of Ashland High School, Ryan graduated from Ashland University in the spring of 2010. He began his career at Richland Bank as […]