MANSFIELD — When the COVID-19 pandemic appeared, Columbia Gas paused some non-emergency work that requires us to go into customers’ homes or businesses. We did this to protect the safety of customers, communities and our employees, with the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Other work continued, with social distancing, face coverings […]
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Area high school contact sports begin practice as re-opening moves forward
MADISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not quite business as usual for Zac Huff and his Madison girls soccer program, but it shouldn’t be long now. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced late last week practices for contact sports could begin Monday as the phased re-opening of high school athletics lurched forward amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Open […]
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Mansfield City Schools works to ‘Grow Its Own’ staff
MANSFIELD — Supt. Stan Jefferson of Mansfield City Schools knows it takes more than knowledge and credentials to be an educator. It takes heart. “If you’re not in the loving and serving business, and you are in education, you’re in the wrong business,” said Jefferson, a former teacher, high school administrator and coach at Mansfield […]
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Mid-Ohio to host Vintage Grand Prix starting June 26
LEXINGTON — The green flag will fly over Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. The venerable road course will open its gates to spectators for the first time this season for the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. The popular event will be modified to adhere to “Responsible Restart Ohio” guidelines amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Most Wanted: Officials searching in Mansfield, Ashland areas
MANSFIELD — Authorities are seeking four fugitives as part of the Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of June 22. Jason Bowman, 51, is five-foot-seven, 185 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. He is wanted for failure to register as […]
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Annette Togliatti
Annette Togliatti, matriarch of the Togliatti family, died June 21 at her home in Mansfield OH. She was 86. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, a devout Catholic, and a successful proprietor of the Togliatti Sewing Center. Rather than just one full life that anyone would cherish, in 86 years she led three completely full […]
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Robert “Boo Boo” Lust
Robert “Boo Boo” Lust, 81, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. Bobby was born February 24, 1939 in Bucyrus to Howard and Miriam (Stoltz) Lust. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and 179th Air National Guard. Bobby retired from General Motors in 1993 after 32 years […]
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New playground equipment greets visitors at North Lake Park, Johns Park
MANSFIELD — Two youngsters climbed the new “A-Frame Cargo Net” at North Lake Park on Monday, huge smiles on their face, despite light rain. “They did a great job with the new stuff,” one of them said. The “new” stuff at North Lake Park and Johns Park consists of $250,000 worth of new equipment, all […]
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Mansfield Playhouse launches ‘Standing Ovation Donation’ fundraiser
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Playhouse, located at 95 E. Third Street, is preparing for one final fundraising activity to push through the remainder of the COVID-19 closure. The Playhouse’s last production of “Leading Ladies” closed on March 8, 2020. Although the Playhouse will open in September with a full production schedule, it will have been […]
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GALLERY: New playground equipment at North Lake Park, Johns Park
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