MANSFIELD — Kingwood Center’s brand new Storybook Trail offers children and families a chance to enjoy a heartwarming story and a walk in the woods all at the same time. Kingwood debuted the trail at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. “We want to be very intentional about providing experiences not just for adults, but for children […]
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Alzheimer’s Association announces virtual education programs
TOLEDO — The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will present several upcoming virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease. These presentations cover a variety of topics and occur at different times during the day via videoconferencing, allowing individuals to participate in the convenience of their homes. They will discuss […]
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Crawford County Park District announces upcoming events
CRESTLINE — The Crawford County Park District has announced several upcoming events, all of which require prior registration. Animal Encounters: Snakes Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598, Crestline The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up your family to meet some of our education animals up-close and […]
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Drive-thru food distribution planned Monday in Galion
GALION — The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio will conduct a drive-thru food distribution Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Galion Middle School, 474 Portland Way North. The free boxes of food contain assorted shelf-stable food items and more. The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio has set […]
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Ashland man arrested after fleeing accident scene
ASHLAND COUNTY — A 38-year-old Ashland man was arrested after crashing his pickup truck Friday on U.S. 42 in Jackson Township, according to the Ashland Post of the State Highway Patrol. The driver, identified as Mark Lachendro, was involved a single-vehicle, rollover crash near Ohio 302, troopers said. When troopers got the scene, they found […]
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Health Department reports Ashland County’s first death due to COVID-19
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) is reporting Ashland’s first COVID-19 death. According to a late Friday afternoon press release, the individual was a male resident at McMullen Assisted Care, Inc. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,” said Heather Reffett, ACHD’s Health Commissioner. “As a community, we […]
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‘Code of Conduct’ agreement in principle reached between community groups, Mansfield police
MANSFIELD — An agreement in principle has been reached between the City of Mansfield and local groups on a “Code of Conduct” between police officers and members of the community. Alomar Davenport, the 4th Ward City Council representative, and Safety-Service Director Lori Cope confirmed the agreement on Friday afternoon. Davenport and leaders of organizations like […]
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After U.S. Supreme Court decision, Ohio Fairness Act still awaiting hearings
COLUMBUS — A piece of Ohio House legislation on sexual orientation discrimination is sitting idle in a committee, even after the nation’s highest court said LGBTQ+ people can’t be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ individuals are protected from job discrimination by the […]
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OhioHealth highlights iconic Mansfield images in new mural
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth’s new wallscape, located in downtown Mansfield’s Historic Carrousel District, celebrates the reopening of tourism and local businesses in Mansfield and Richland County. The mural features many of the community’s iconic organizations that help residents and businesses thrive in Mansfield and Richland County. OhioHealth partnered with an artist to recreate iconic local buildings […]
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David Grant Kline
Our family unexpectedly lost a kind soul in the recent death of David Grant Kline, 55, of Mifflin Township, Ohio on June 21, 2020. He was born on September 8, 1964 at Mansfield General Hospital to Caryl “Kirby” Eugene Kline and Sharon Mae Kline – nee Shoultz. David was a 1981 graduate of Madison High […]