Those who are looking to advance their nursing careers are advised to look at Ashland University’s new online RN to BSN program. The program has been restructured for more flexible progression and the tuition has been reduced by nearly 30 percent. “We took a step back, retaining the excellence that Ashland University is well known […]
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Lieutenant Keith Porch promoted to Deputy Chief
The Mansfield Police Department gained a new Deputy Chief on Tuesday afternoon when Lieutenant Keith T. Porch was promoted in an official ceremony at Mansfield’s City Council chambers. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to commemorate Porch’s promotion with cake, punch and a few laughs. “One thing me and Keith do share is we have the […]
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Applications available for the Ronnie Shepherd Memorial Scholarship
Applications for the Ronnie Shepherd Memorial Scholarship are now available to eligible candidates. Those who are Plymouth High School seniors or graduates that were involved in FFA in high school are eligible to apply. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the annual Plymouth-Shiloh FFA banquet held this spring. The deadline to apply is March […]
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Discovery School to hold beach party auction
Although not depicted by the county’s climate conditions, Discovery School hopes to bring the beach to the Mansfield Art Center on Saturday, March 8 for its annual beach party auction. This silent and live auction will be held 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Items from over 65 local establishments will be available for purchase and […]
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OHSAA unveils new competitive balance proposal
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association will try to level the playing field one more time. The OHSAA’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a competitive balance proposal Tuesday that would determine which division each member school is placed in for tournaments in most team sports. The measure, which was brought to the Board […]
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Plymouth bows out of tournament in district semifinals
The Plymouth Big Red stepped into Robert L Haas gymnasium in Willard High School with a 22-2 record and high expectations. The only problem was their opponent was the Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic Panthers. The Panthers would use a lackluster second half by the Big Red to punch their ticket to Friday night’s showdown […]
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Lexington hires new football coach
LEXINGTON — Most of his assistant coaching career was spent on the defensive side of the ball, but new Lexington head coach Taylor Gerhardt isn’t about to limit himself. “A lot of time you will hear a coach say, ‘I’m a defensive guy,’ or ‘I’m an offensive guy,’ ” Gerhardt said Tuesday evening. “As a […]
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Shelby residents dissatisfied with proposed legislation to decrease tax credit
Shelby City Council experienced resistance from residents at Monday night’s City Council meeting regarding legislation that would decrease the city’s income tax credit. At the Feb. 17 city council meeting, Councilwoman Pat Carlisle sponsored a proposed ordinance that would decrease the tax credit over the following years: Shelby residents who live in the city and […]
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Leona “Lea” M. Jeffery
Leona “Lea” M. Jeffery, 56, of Mansfield passed away March 4, 2014. Born December 7, 1957, she was the daughter of Ervin Dale and Mary Jane (Hockinsmith) Strouse. Lea worked for Volunteers of America for 20 years. She enjoyed being outdoors landscaping, tending to flowers, and being around her pond and rock garden. A good […]
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Bob Maxey to leave United Way of Richland County
After completing three successful annual campaigns totaling more than $4,896,000, Bob Maxey is resigning from his position as executive director of United Way of Richland County. “Bob has made a tremendous difference for the organization and our community,” said Dan DeVille, United Way Board Chairman and Area Manager for FirstEnergy. “He reached every goal set […]