The Lexington Village Planning Commission is proposing an ordinance which would outlaw the installation of outdoor wood-burning stoves within village limits. The ordinance is on the council agenda for Monday, March 3. Councilman and planning commission member Kim Little said that the main issue with having wood burning-stoves within the village is the smoke. “Those […]
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March named National Nutrition Month
While social, emotional and health factors play a role in the foods people choose to eat, the foods we enjoy are the ones we eat most. That is why, as part of National Nutrition Month 2014®, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Each March, the academy […]
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Husted encourages youth to participate in PSA contest
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding Ohio’s school-aged children that there is still time to take part in the public service announcement (PSA) contest designed to inform Ohioans about the responsibility of voting. The PSA contest engages young Ohioans to think about the importance of voting and reminds registered voters to participate in […]
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An apple a day..and locally made
Deliciousness in a bottle, a taste of nostalgia, and just plain amazing – all phrases used to describe the product of Figg’s Liquid Innovations known as Figg’s Apple Pie. Produced locally, Figg’s Apple Pie is a non-alcoholic cocktail mix made from Ohio apple cider. Korinna Goettel, the entrepreneur behind Figg’s Liquid Innovations, said that she […]
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OSU-Mansfield students propose community growth project
The Ohio State University at Mansfield freshman, Austin Mabe, and Associate Professor Dr. Terri Bucci met with OSU Extension educator Judy Villard-Overocker, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock, and Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert in mid-February to discuss a proposal called the Mansfield Community Growth Project. This project was developed by Mabe, Raheem […]
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Senate approves Ohio “sales tax holiday,” urges action on veterans benefits
Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced the Ohio Senate approved Senate Bill 243, which seeks to establish a recurring three-day weekend each August in which certain retail items are exempt from sales and use taxation. The initiative is commonly known as a “sales tax holiday,” and is intended to give citizens tax relief during the back-to-school […]
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Nancy Jane Sampsel
Nancy Jane Sampsel of Mansfield passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 in her daughter’s home following a battle with cancer. She was 67. Born March 23, 1946 in Shelby, she was the daughter of Robert Sampsel and Lulu Jane Hay and was graduated with the Mansfield Senior High Class of 1964. She returned to her […]
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Angela Renée “Angie” Finley
Angie Weirick had an electric and crazy personality. She was outgoing and loved to instigate pranks or jokes on her family and friends in order to get a laugh from them. One look into her big blues eyes was to find acceptance and love – that’s likely why she had such a large circle of […]
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J. Bruce Rebman, Jr.
Ask Bruce Rebman anything…and if he didn’t know the answer, he’d quickly find it for you. An intelligent man of many talents, he was more than racing and golfing…but he sure loved racing and golfing! Bruce passed away Saturday morning March 1, 2014 in the Emergency Room of MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a sudden illness. […]
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Ruth Drescher
Ruth Drescher, 90, of Strongsville, OH died February 28, 2014. Born December 9, 1923 in Gottingen, Germany, she was the daughter of Paul and Rosa (Koch) Koppen. Ruth was a member of the Mansfield Liederkranz and First United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons, Bill R. Drescher, Gary W. Drescher, and Jack W. (Cathy) Drescher; […]