The 31st annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon will take place virtually on Feb. 5th on WMFD-TV. “As we approach the 31st Catalyst Rehab Telethon, I am reminded of the outpouring of support and unwavering compassion that is shown by our community,” said Laura Montgomery, CEO of Catalyst Life Services. “For this, I am truly grateful. We […]
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Barry Binion
Barry Binion, 77, of Mansfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Barry was born September 9, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Virgil and Vada (Miller) Binion. Barry worked at Westinghouse for 20 years, after retirement, he went to work at Broshco and retired in 2009. Always smiling, […]
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ARC warming center offers refuge from freezing temps in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The ARC Empowerment Center is running a warming center through Sunday, allowing unhoused people to seek shelter from the bitter cold. The center opens at 7:30 p.m. each night at 378 Park Ave. West. Guests must leave by 7:30 a.m due to other programs operating in the building. The entrance to the warming […]
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Ross M. Frisbee
Ross M. Frisbee, 92, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born in Mansfield on Nov. 30, 1929 to the late Ross and Elizabeth (Schultz) Frisbee. Ross graduated from Mansfield Senior High School where he played baseball and football. He later went on to play football […]
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Sherry L. (Ewing) Hall
Sherry L. (Ewing) Hall, 53, of Mansfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born on Feb. 5, 1968 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Marion and Lois Ewing. She loved the Lord and was a life time member of the Mansfield Freewill […]
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Michael “Mike” Joe Reeder
Michael “Mike” Joe Reeder, 62, of Ontario, passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at Avita Health System-Bucyrus Hospital. He was born May 31, 1959, in Hampton, Virginia. Mike was a very friendly, personable man who never knew a stranger. He was fun loving, encouraging and had a big heart. Mike was independent and a straight […]
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OhioHealth opens primary care practice in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — OhioHealth Physician Group Primary Care has opened a practice location in Plymouth. Providers Narcis Papadopol, MD, and Maria Zappa, PA-C, will care for patients at the Plymouth office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, respectively. Primary care providers focus on the everyday medical concerns of patients and provide annual checkups, health screenings, sick care, chronic […]
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Changes to ARPA rules allow Richland County commissioners more spending flexibility
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday tripled the amount of COVID-19 “lost revenue” they had previously claimed, thanks to a change in American Rescue Plan Act regulations. The change, issued by the U.S. Treasury Dept. on Jan. 6, will allow far greater flexibility in how the federal money is spent, according to county administrator […]
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Mechanics Bank announces promotion of Tom Cunningham
MANSFIELD — Mechanics Bank announced Thursday that Tom Cunningham has been promoted to vice president, controller. Cunningham joined Mechanics in 2007 and served as a senior staff accountant before becoming a controller in 2011. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Akron and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Mechanics Bank […]
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Critter Control opens new franchise to serve Richland & Ashland County
MANSFIELD – Critter Control, an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, has announced the grand opening of its new Mansfield. The franchise will be led by Laucke Hooper. This location will serve the Ashland, Holmes, Richland, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. “Ohio is filled with wildlife, and we want to do our part […]