This weekend, Clear Fork Resort will be hosting their first annual United States Ski Association (USSA) ski race for young athletes from ages 7 to 20. An estimated 40 to 70 racers from all over the United States are expected to compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Kombi races. The races will start at 9 […]
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Mansfield City Council opposes “Stand Your Ground”
Tuesday night Mansfield City Council passed a bill opposing Ohio House Bill 203 (HB 203), commonly referred to as “Stand Your Ground.” Two key bills addressing personnel positions and pay grades as well as wages and salaries were not expedited and will continue with readings at the next council meeting. And the mayor presented the […]
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Level 1 Snow Emergency and Wind Chill Advisory issued for today
The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued an updated Wind Chill Advisory at 3:21 a.m. for Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Marion, Morrow and Knox counties. The advisory is in effect until noon today.The Richland County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency at 7:47 a.m. Wind chill readings will range from […]
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“Run For Your Wife” extended another weekend
Due to an overwhelming response, the Mansfield Playhouse has decided to extend its showing of “Run For Your Wife” one more weekend, the first time an extension has been necessary in over nine years. “It doesn’t happen very often, especially with the big main stage show,” said Director Mark Jordan. “I certainly got the impression […]
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Ontario boys, Lady Tygers win swim meet
The Mansfield Senior High Lady Tygers edged past the Ontario Lady Warriors in a swim meet on Tuesday evening. The Lady Tygers scored 88 points, while the Lady Warriors tallied 80 points. However, the boys of Ontario dominated Mansfield Senior by scoring 117 points, while the Tygers gathered 50 points. The Lady Tygers started the […]
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Bananas are a dangerous fruit–or drivers need to pay better attention
It came to my attention this morning that bananas are a dangerous fruit. It’s either that, or some people seriously need to pay more attention while operating a motor vehicle. I am not sure when the transition came from driving being a privilege to becoming a right; but as I look out my office window, […]
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Mechanics Bank announces addition of trust services
Mechanics Bank is pleased to announce the addition of trust services to its financial product offerings. Investment management, personal trust administration and estate planning are a few of the additional services now available at Mechanics Bank. Mechanics is the only independent, community bank in Richland County to provide trust services. “Offering trust services and investment […]
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Mayor Marilyn John receives “Elected Official of the Year” award
Mayor Marilyn John of Shelby was awarded “Elected Official of the Year” by the Area Agency on Aging, Ohio District 5 at Tuesday evening’s council meeting. Diane Ramey with the Area Agency on Aging, Ohio District 5 presented Mayor John with the award. Ramey explained how important community involvement is to the agency. “We realize […]
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Health Department offers safe winter walking tips
Walking in winter weather, including snow and ice, is something that people either have to do or like to do. But be aware of the unique safety hazards associated with winter weather while “walking in a winter wonderland.” In Ohio in 2012, driving in snow or freezing rain caused 18,504 crashes that included 30 fatalities […]
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Richland Academy to host Cinderella’s Ball
The Fairy Godmother has requested the presence of 100 princesses and their kings at the kingdom of Richland Academy on Saturday, Jan. 25 for the fifth annual princess ball. Fathers and their daughters can come to enjoy a night of dining, pampering, dancing and princess fanfare. A royal photographer will be waiting to snap a […]