MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Dept. will begin flushing hydrants and testing flow on June 8. The program will continue throughout the summer until all hydrants have been flushed and tested for flow. Personnel will begin testing and flushing hydrants in the southern part of Mansfield and work their way out north to the airport. […]
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Clear Fork teachers may not get pay raise due to state funding cuts
BELLVILLE — Teachers in the valley may not get a raise next year due to state funding cuts. When the Clear Fork Valley Local School board of education met virtually Thursday, district Treasurer Bradd Stevens said he had removed a salary step increase in 2021 from the five-year forecast projections. “Because we received such a […]
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COVID-19: Friendly House announces summer activity plans
MANSFIELD — The Friendly House Board of Managers and Executive Director Terry Conard on Thursday released an announcement regarding the facility and summer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The Friendly House is taking the necessary steps about reopening the facility and our summer programs safely and effectively. There are currently many guidelines in place and […]
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MOESC to re-open office to public, resume fingerprinting services in June
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center team has announced the following steps as it re-opens its facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, a schedule and guidance that will be in place through July 31 or until further notice: Starting June 1, 2020, the Mid-Ohio ESC receptionist office will open to the public, and office hours […]
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OSU-Mansfield’s Mueller honored with Distinguished Staff Award
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University has presented Andrew Mueller, director of the Conard Learning Center, with a Distinguished Staff Award. The Distinguished Staff Award is given annually to 12 individuals for outstanding achievements, leadership and dedication to The Ohio State University. The award also recognizes staff who have helped to provide significant solutions to […]
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Renaissance Theatre announces 2020 ‘Broadway Camp’ virtual sessions
MANSFIELD — Registration has opened for the Renaissance’s annual “Broadway Camp!” summer theatre program for students ages 8-13. In order to support the health and safety of participants, the popular summer camp sessions will be held as virtual classes, set for the weeks of June 22-26 and June 29-July 2. In accordance with Gov. Mike […]
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Ontario High School 2020 Graduate: Lysandra Owens
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Lysandra Owens High School: Ontario High School Accomplishments: Miss Congeniality 2019, Miss Ontario 2nd Runner Up 2019., National Technical Honor Society President Elect 2018, National Technical Honors Society President 2019, Honor Roll 2017-2020, Color Guard Captain, Kindness Award 2018, Student of the Month Nominee, Performing Arts […]
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Mapleton High School / ACWCC 2020 Graduate: Arin Merle
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Arin Merle High School: Mapleton High School/ACWCC Accomplishments: Arin is a graduate of Mapleton High School and the ACWHCC. While in the Health Tech program she receives her STNA and phlebotomy certificates and was in National Honor Technology Society. Arin played basketball, volleyball and and was […]
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Mansfield couple celebrates 70 years together
MANSFIELD — World War II veteran Harold Myers, 98, came from nothing. Growing up poor in Lexington and living through the Great Depression gave him little to be excited about. However, during the worst of times, he found the one who would make him happy for the rest of his life. ”I dated quite a […]
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Harold and Margaret Myers
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