The more junior guard Kadin Chrastina and senior guard Ridge Winand score, the higher the chance of the Clear Fork Colts leaving victorious. The pair combined for 48 points in a statement win over the Madison Rams in a boys varsity basketball match on Friday night. The Colts cruised to a 74-53 victory. “Most teams […]
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STARTEK holds open-house to add more jobs
STARTEK is expanding their employee base due to success from their telecommunications provider. STARTEK, an inbound call center for billing, payment, and basic technical support on West Fourth Street, held an open-house interview and hiring exposition on Friday afternoon, January 24. The applicants were encouraged to “dress to impress” for the interview. The interview process […]
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Commissioners approve plan for dangerous wild animal response
Following a meeting conducted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) concerning the county’s dangerous wild animal response plan, the commissioners voted to approve the plan during their regular meeting Thursday morning. Citing the 2011 Zanesville incident in which 56 exotic animals were released from a farm in Muskingum County, Commissioner Ed Olson stated, “It […]
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Mechanics Bank welcomes new personnel, announces promotion
Mechanics Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Myers to the Mechanics team, as well as the promotion of Kelsey Gardner. Myers has joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer. She has over 20 years of financial experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Ashland University. Myers serves […]
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Temperatures in Richland County coldest in recent years
As another powerful cold front swept through Richland County this week, many people bundled up and prepared for what is being considered by many as the second “polar vortex.” According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Mansfield on Friday, Jan. 24 topped at 11 degrees, with the coldest temperatures around -2 degrees. The normal […]
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James P. Morr
James P. Morr, 76, of Mansfield passed away at home, Thursday January 23, 2014 following a brief illness. The son of Glen and Edna (Phillips) Morr, Jim was born in Barberton on October 1, 1937, and grew up in Mansfield. While in Fort Worth, Texas he graduated from high school. Jim served in the Navy […]
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Wilbur E. “Bill” Laipply
Wilbur E. “Bill” Laipply, 94, was called to be with the Lord on January 23, 2014 after a short illness. He was born June 18, 1919 in Bucyrus, Ohio to William and Bertha (Seibert) Laipply. He was a lifelong resident of Mansfield where he lived life to the fullest and enjoyed doing things with his […]
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Stop the Overpopulation of Pets suffers fire, 3 cats perish
Firefighters responded to a fire call at Stop the Overpopulation of Pets (S.T.O.P.) at 1152 Lexington Ave. The facility, listed as specializing in the rescue, spay and neutering of cats, suffered the fire on the evening of Jan. 24. Assistant Chief Mark Sieving of the Mansfield City Fire Department said that the call came in at […]
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Lady Rams top Lady Lex
The Madison Lady Rams hosted Lexington in a Thursday night matchup. A home crowd saw the Lady Rams topple their southern OCC rival, 64-38. Madison commanded the game, pushing the margin as high as 63-31 late in the fourth. The game also saw the Lady Rams deal devastating 20-0 run. The Lady Rams cashed in […]
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Lady Flames fall short against Cardington-Lincoln
The Mansfield Christian Lady Flames (MCS) hosted Cardington-Lincoln Lady Pirates in a girls varsity basketball match. Despite a second half surge, the Lady Flames fell 42-39. The visiting Lady Pirates edged out to a 22-16 first half lead and maintained that lead for the remainder of the game. MCS outscored their opponent 23-20 in the […]