COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Thursday afternoon provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHARMACY TESTING: DeWine announced that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has clarified rules allowing pharmacists to order and administer tests for COVID-19. “As frontline health care providers, pharmacies […]
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COVID-19: ODJFS reports another 42,082 initial jobless claims in the past week
For the week ending May 23, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported 42,082 initial jobless claims to the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The number of initial jobless claims filed in Ohio over the last 10 weeks, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to a state-ordered shutdown of non-essential businesses, has risen to 1,257,838, […]
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Richard Donald Lisle
Richard Donald Lisle died peacefully on May 18, 2020 in Fleming Island, Florida. Richard was born in Mansfield as the second son to Clarence and Mabel Florence Truxall Lisle on March 25, 1923 (older brother was Harvey). Richard attended Ohio State University, receiving a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1944. It was also at Ohio State […]
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‘Portals to Hell’ paranormal TV show airs episode on Ohio State Reformatory tonight
MANSFIELD — It’s fitting somehow the son of the “Prince of Darkness” would come and search for ghosts at the former Ohio State Reformatory. A national TV audience will see the results tonight at 10 p.m. when the Travel Channel airs the latest hour-long episode of “Portals to Hell.” The paranormal investigation show is co-hosted […]
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Mansfield restaurants & bars are open and ready for business under new rules
MANSFIELD — After two months, Ohio restaurants were finally allowed to resume operations last week. But reopening comes with its own set of challenges. Social distancing requirements reduce seating capacity. Ripples in the supply chain drive up the cost of everything from disposable dishes to cleaning supplies. Many customers simply don’t feel comfortable venturing out. Richland […]
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Mohican MTB 100 mountain bike race will have new look
LOUDONVILLE — It won’t look the same as before, but a stripped-down Mohican MTB 100 mountain bike race will wheel into southern Ashland County on Saturday. The new-look event, part of the National Ultra Endurance Race Series, will still be run, longtime race director Ryan O’Dell said. O’Dell submitted revised race plans to both the […]
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Shelby Area Democratic Club conducts ‘virtual’ meeting
SHELBY — The Shelby Area Democratic Club conducted an electronic meeting on May 21, the organization’s first meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its last meeting was in February. The group’s 14th annual Bakeless Bake Sale is scheduled for June 18. This year’s featured recipes are Martha Washington’s Famous Candy and Edith Wilson’s Hot Peppered Nuts. […]
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Lexington High School 2020 Graduate: Miriam Susanna Morgenstern
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Miriam Susanna Morgenstern High School: Lexington Accomplishments: writing competition state qualifier, Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduate Future Plans: International Air and Hospitality// flight attendant List Of Extracurriculars: spelling bee, swim team, track and field, youth group leadership, highschool newspaper reporter, barista, painter Mother: Paula Morgenstern Father: Fred Morgenstern If A Local […]
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Ontario High School 2020 Graduate: Molly Mangan
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Molly Mangan High School: Ontario High School Accomplishments: 3.5 GPA, 2nd Runner-Up Miss Ontario 2018, Drug Free Senior, Student Council, OZONE Leader Future Plans: Attend The Ohio State University List Of Extracurriculars: Basketball, Soccer, Track, Key Club, Buddy Mentoring & Yearbook Favorite Quote: Sometimes you will never know the […]
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Ontario High School 2020 Graduate: Chase Mullins
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Chase Mullins High School: Ontario High School Accomplishments: Member of National Honor Society, Scholar Athlete, Received the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award, & O.H.S 2019 Football Best Offensive Lineman. Future Plans: Finish Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering at N.C.S.C List Of Extracurriculars: 2 year Varsity Letterman in Football Favorite […]