It’s only logical that March often comes “in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” because a warmer season is on its way, but today is March 1 and that lion appears to be about to roar. A winter storm watch is in effect by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The storm […]
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Norma Clantz
Norma Clantz, 78, of Shiloh died February 28, 2014. Born September 28, 1935 in Millersburg, OH she was the daughter of Glen and Helen (Tharp) Shank. Norma loved being outdoors and tending to her flower garden and especially her strawberries. She enjoyed all forms of racing, and was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. […]
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Senate approves Ohio “Sales Tax Holiday,” urges action on Veterans Benefits
COLUMBUS– Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced that the Ohio Senate, on Wednesday, 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 […]
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Mansfield Senior’s Palser will wrestle for state title
COLUMBUS — Jesse Palser flexed his muscle again Friday. Mansfield Senior’s 170-pounder assured himself a spot in this evening’s Division I state championship match with a pair of wins on Day Two of the 77th annual state wrestling tournament at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. A junior, Palser (42-1) opened the tournament with a […]
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United Way celebrates reaching 2013 campaign goal
For the fourth consecutive year, the United Way of Richland County has achieved its campaign goal. During the annual awards dinner Thursday, it was announced that the community helped raise $1,650,155, which is $155 over the 2013 campaign goal. United Way Executive Director Bob Maxey noted that the campaign goal has increased steadily over the […]
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OSU Alumni Club to host “Gearing Up for College”
The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Richland County, in conjunction with The OSU-Mansfield Campus, is presenting a special night for eighth grade students, called “Gearing Up for College.” The focus of the event will be to encourage students to start thinking about college and making good decisions that will enable them to attend college. […]
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March recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Richland Newhope recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month during the county commissioners’ regular meeting on Thursday. Jane Imbody of Richland Newhope said that while Richland Newhope carries out awareness efforts throughout the year, “March is our opportunity to really step up those efforts and reach all ages with the message that people with disabilities […]
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High-scoring Plymouth routs Mansfield Christian to win boys sectional title
ONTARIO – Edna Albright climbed the ladder to cut down the last strands of the net Friday night after Plymouth routed Mansfield Christian, 58-35, to win a Division IV sectional basketball title. When a team scores points in bunches the way the Big Red have done this season, it’s only fitting the woman who works […]
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St. Peter’s third-quarter slump leads to tournament loss to Buckeye Central
ONTARIO – Mansfield St. Peter’s plays its best basketball at a fast pace. Unfortunately for the Spartans, Buckeye Central plays even better. The Bucks proved it with a 12-2 run in the third quarter that broke open a close game and earned Buckeye Central (21-2) a Division IV sectional title with a 70-58 win over […]
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The Ralph Phillips Conference Center officially opens
With the snip of a yellow and green ribbon, the Ralph Phillips Conference Center officially opened on Thursday at North-Central State College’s Kehoe Center in Shelby. A crowd of approximately 60 people including members of the NCSC Foundation board as well as prominent figures in the community gathered to commemorate the completion of Phase 1 […]