Samuel E. (Sam) Judson died Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2014 at his home in Mansfield. He was born on February 14, 1942 in Ravenna to George Harley and E. Elizabeth (Swigart) Judson. At the age of 18 months he moved with his family to Austinburg. He graduated from Austinburg High School in 1960, attended The […]
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Crestline spoils senior night for Lady Flames
The Crestline Lady Bulldogs traveled to The Furnace at Mansfield Christian School for a Thursday night girls varsity basketball. The Lady Bulldogs won the non-conference matchup, 41-34. Crestline leaped out to a 9-4 first quarter lead, but that wouldn’t last long. Senior point guard Mariah Stearns scored both of the Flames first quarter baskets. A […]
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Public hears status on US 30 improvement project
The meeting room at United Steelworkers Union Hall on Wednesday night was packed with community members, business leaders, and government officials who were interested in hearing the latest updates on the U.S. Route 30 improvement project. The purpose of the project includes upgrading Route 30—which was originally constructed in 1956—to current safety standards so as […]
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Board of Health appoints Tremmel as new health commissioner
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Board of Health appointed Martin Tremmel as the new health commissioner. The Board of Health met during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 to vote on the appointment. Tremmel has served as the interim health commissioner at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department since July 30, 2013. He previously served as […]
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Rehab Telethon set to kick off Saturday
Football isn’t the only thing to get excited about this weekend: while the Broncos and the Seahawks prepare for the 48th Super Bowl on Sunday, The Rehab Center in Mansfield gears up for its 23rd Rehab Telethon on Saturday. From 12 noon to 9 p.m. at the Richland Mall, the Rehab Telethon will host local […]
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Cookies and Milk Project: Local residents kick off mentoring program for girls
Debra Holt, Teresa Williams and Joetta Polk hope to help young girls embrace their unique strengths, make positive choices, respect themselves and go after their dreams as part of their non-profit organization The Cookies and Milk Project. The women hosted a kick-off for the mentoring program on January 20 at Hampton Inn and Suites, 2220 […]
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MedCentral offers health screenings, cooking demonstration
Join MedCentral’s Healthy Chef on a culinary trip to the Mediterranean as the flavor and nutritional value of some of the world’s most exotic meals are showcased during a cooking demonstration on Thursday, Feb. 6. The latest in MedCentral’s Healthy Chef Cooking Series will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the MedCentral Health […]
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New community gardens to be planted in Mansfield
The United Way of Richland County, in partnership with Real Life Community Church and Town and Country Co-Op, has organized the Real Life Community Gardens. The mission is to produce nutritious food, help reduce family food budgets and create opportunities for recreation, exercise and education. The gardens are designed for families within a 200% poverty […]
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Former Tyger Keon Johnson making sudden impact
MANSFIELD — The Winthrop University community is quickly finding out what Mansfield Senior fans have known for years. Keon Johnson makes the impossible look ordinary. The undersized Johnson — he’s listed graciously at 5-foot-7 on the Winthrop athletic web site — added yet another clip to his already impressive freshman highlight reel last weekend when […]
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Open enrollment begins at Discovery School
February 1 is the beginning of open enrollment for non-current Discovery School families. Students in grades preschool through 8th grade can attend Discovery School. Discovery is an International Baccalaureate Candidate School and offers a challenging, hands on, individualized curriculum. Discovery School started as an independent academy for children in preschool through 6th grade, was […]