Over the past few years, I’ve had my worldview shifted and shattered as I learned from Black friends, authors and leaders what my privilege looked like, through their shared glimpses of what being Black in America looks like. The most important thing I’m learning is that my role as a White woman in this conversation […]
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COVID-19: Richland County Common Pleas Court judges set re-opening guidelines
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s Common Pleas Court judges have established guidelines for the re-opening of the local judicial system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The five judges said their guidelines address “safe operation tempered with minimizing interference with the public’s liberty,” and comply with directives from the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Supreme Court. […]
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New hires bolstering Mansfield Fire Department may alleviate manpower shortages
MANSFIELD — It appears new hires in the Mansfield Fire Department will help alleviate manpower shortages that have led to frequent daily closures of one of the city’s five stations. That was the message from Safety Service Director Lori Cope and fire Chief Steve Strickling on Tuesday night during a City Council safety committee meeting, […]
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Free popcorn June 5 at downtown Mansfield businesses celebrates The Ren season preview
MANSFIELD — To celebrate the Renaissance 2020-21 Season Preview Live event, the Renaissance Performing Arts Association will be giving away free popcorn at businesses in Downtown Mansfield on Friday, June 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Located within three of the popcorn bags will be a gift card to a local restaurant: a $25 gift […]
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June 5 is deadline to register for free Ontario virtual camps
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario Recreation Department is offering free virtual camps and classes this summer. Why not do some classes via Zoom? Ontario teachers will be offering the following classes: STEM Camp Monday to Friday — June 8 to 12 from 1 to 2 p.m.- Grades 4 to 8. Discuss the elements of […]
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AU president speaks out against racism, touts school’s resources
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo has issued a statement about the death of George Floyd and the protests that have since ensued in communities across the United States. On Tuesday, Campo condemned the incident leading to Floyd’s death and promised to work towards with other academic leaders at the local university to fight […]
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Holly Catherine O’Neill
Holly Catherine O’Neill, 73, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 5, 1947, in Carson City, Nevada. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was the life of the party. Holly made the best of every situation she faced, and was a […]
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Richland County Democratic Party disavows state rep. candidate
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Party on Monday issued a statement saying it is not affiliated with Sam Grady, who won the party’s primary for the Ohio House 2nd District seat. The 28-year-old Grady won the Democratic primary that concluded in April. A write-in candidate, Grady received 125 votes to defeat fellow write-in Carline […]
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COVID-19: $2 million in federal relief comes with too many strings attached — Richland County Auditor
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved creation of an account that could receive an estimated $2 million dollars in federal COVID-19 relief. The problem will be in finding ways to spend it. The money from the CARES Act approved by Congress will flow into local coffers after the Ohio House approves a disbursement […]
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Researchers discover Blue Crayfish, Ohio’s newest crustaceous species
WOODSFIELD — Ohio’s newest resident species, the blue crayfish, was identified recently in Monroe County — and may be dispersed throughout other regions of Ohio, according to Mael Glon, a researcher on the expedition team that discovered the unique crustacean. After 45 years of challenging explorations, fruitless leads and dead ends, the search team finally […]