MARION — Kurt Kimmel of Kimmel Corporation was presented with UWNCO Red Feather Award when the United Way of North Central Ohio held its 2023 annual meeting on Wednesday, May 17 at The Union in Marion. The event included a meet-and-greet reception for board members, staff, and the 2023 nominating committee with refreshments provided by […]
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Design work approved for Lexington-Springmill corridor improvements, including roundabout
MANSFIELD — Two Lexington-Springmill Road improvement projects, with total estimated costs of about $4.8 million, took another step forward on Tuesday morning. Richland County commissioners approved project design services contracts for a new roundabout and a shoulder widening project on the busy two-lane road that connects Lexington and Ontario. Design work for both safety-based projects […]
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Fugitives with Mansfield, Shelby, Greenwich ties sought by authorities
UPDATE: At 1:43 p.m. on May 23, the U.S. Marshals Service announced that Richard Kiser has been captured in Tennessee. MANSFIELD — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking four men, all with Mansfield ties, in the Fugitives of the Week list as compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was […]
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Travel Tips for Your Next Family Vacation
(BPT) – Summer is the perfect time to travel as a family, and it’s never too early to think about your next trip. Between coordinating family activities with your work schedule, looking ahead to maximize hotel and flight deals, or researching the best excursions for the whole family, it’s always helpful to think ahead. As […]
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Galion Schools finalizes new supt. hire
GALION – The Galion Board of Education voted on Friday, May 19, to hire Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann as the district’s new Superintendent. Hartmann will assume the role of Supt. on Aug. 1, 2023, following the resignation of current Supt. Jennifer Allerding. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Hartmann to the Tiger family,” said BOE President […]
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Section of Wood St. closed in Mansfield through May 26
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed. Wood Street between Ohio Street and Glessner Avenue. The street has been closed and is expected to reopen May 26. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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5 home cleaning hacks to save time, energy and the planet
(BPT) – Everyone loves a clean home, but as the weather gets nicer, many of us want to spend less time sprucing up and more time enjoying summer with family and friends. This is when a few good cleaning hacks can come in handy. In a recent Bona/Harris Poll online survey, most Americans (92%) noted […]
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ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK IS GIVING AWAY $50,000 TO FUEL MEMORIAL DAY TRAVELS
(NewsUSA) – The First 1,000 Participants in Rockstar Energy’s “Fuel Your Drive” Promotion Will Receive Up to $50 Cash Back PURCHASE, N.Y., May 23, 2023 – Starting Memorial Day weekend – a peak road trip weekend – Rockstar Energy wants to ‘Fuel Your Drive’ by giving away $50,000 to help summer travelers across the country […]
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4 maneras de ayudar a sus hijos adolescentes a estar preparados para conducir
(BPT) – ¿Recuerda la emoción que sintió al obtener su permiso de circulación y licencia de conducción? Para los adolescentes, conducir equivale a libertad e independencia. Sin embargo, deben comprender que no es solo un privilegio pero también una seria responsabilidad. Es posible que sienta cierta ansiedad por su conductor adolescente, pero puede ayudarlo a […]
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Not without a fight: 170-foot water tower that once supplied GM taken down in Ontario
ONTARIO — The old Shaker Water Tower didn’t come down without a fight early Tuesday morning. And its demise nearly provided an electrifying ending to its 67-year history. The 170-foot, 500,000-gallon water tower (located near the intersection of Lexington-Springmill Road and Ohio 309) was finally toppled by Baumann Enterprises just after 6 a.m. — about […]