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Mansfield NAACP to have officer election in November
MANSFIELD — Information is now available for anyone interested in becoming an officer in the Mansfield National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The organization is accepting candidates for the local branch. The open positions are: President, First Vice‐President, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-president, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Executive Committee Members At-Large. […]
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State-Bound: Galion wins third straight district golf title in overwhelming fashion
FINDLAY — Galion didn’t just win its third straight district championship Thursday at Findlay Country Club. The Tigers sent an unequivocal message to the rest of the state ahead of next week’s state tournament. Galion carded a 317 to win the district crown by a whopping 25 strokes over runner-up and fellow state qualifier Findlay […]
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Death of Richland Correctional Institution inmate listed as COVID-19 ‘probable’
MANSFIELD — The recent death of a 76-year-old Richland Correctional Institution is listed as “probable” for COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction website. The inmate passed away Tuesday at The Ohio State University Medical Center, according to ODRC spokeswoman JoEllen Smith. The inmate entered RICI in January 2018 after being convicted […]
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Obhof signs bill supporting families of fallen first responders
COLUMBUS — Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof on Wednesday signed House Bill 17, which allows an increased homestead exemption for spouses of fallen first responders. Obhof, whose district includes Richland and Ashland counties, was joined by bill sponsor state Rep. Tim Ginter (R-Salem), state Sen. Michael Rulli (R-Salem), and members of the Ohio State Highway […]
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OSU-Mansfield Theatre plans virtual ‘timeless’ performance pieces
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield welcomes audiences to join its virtual theatre performance, Separate Together, on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. This compilation of three short, timeless pieces will kick off with a scene from an exciting, rare, and not-in-circulation play by local Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter and playwright Louis Bromfield. It […]
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Ontario, Galion, Crestview, Hillsdale host playoff games Saturday
MANSFIELD — Six area teams will be in action in the opening round of the playoffs Saturday evening. Here’s a look at Saturday’s games: Lutheran West (2-4) at Galion (3-3): The 17th-seeded Longhorns are coming off a 28-23 loss to Western Reserve Academy. Lutheran West surrendered 410 yards and gave up scoring plays of 60, […]
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COVID-19: DeWine says color-coded system not tied to state restrictions
MANSFIELD — Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday the state’s color-coded COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System — which ranked Richland County as “red” again this week — is not tied to any state-ordered restrictions. The county triggered five of the system’s seven indicators in keeping a level three designation, one less than last week, when it earned […]
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Charles Adrin “Slim” Loftis
Charles Adrin “Slim” Loftis, of Mansfield (formerly of Ashland), went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 3, 2020. He is now resting in his heavenly home. A man of great faith, his life exemplified all of the fruits of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and […]
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Richland County stays ‘red’ in COVID-19 state rating
MANSFIELD — Richland County remained “red,” or level three, Thursday afternoon in the state’s color-coded COVID-19 Public Health Advisory System. The county triggered five of the system’s seven indicators, one less than last week, when it earned a spot on the state’s “watch list” for level four. There had been concerns the county would become […]