LUCAS — On Monday, Sept. 3, SR 97 was closed to thru traffic as crews work to reconstruct the outside six-foot of roadway. Access will be maintained to the Mohican-Memorial State Forest throughout the duration of the project. Beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews will be working on the east end of the project, so […]
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George Charles Greene
George Charles Greene, SR., 82, passed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Arbors At Mifflin Care Center after an extended illness. Mr. Greene was born on Tuesday, May 18, 1937 to the late Melvin and Evie (Robinson) Greene in Sandy Hook, Mississippi and had lived in Mansfield the past 60 years. George retired […]
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Annie Bell Franklin
Annie Bell Franklin, 85, passed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Franklin was born on Saturday, December 23, 1933 to the late Roosevelt and Mabel (Bradley) Williams, Sr. in Evergreen, Alabama and had lived in Mansfield the past 49 years. Annie was employed […]
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Section of Orchard Street in Mansfield to close through Sept. 6
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs the city of Mansfield will close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Orchard Street between North Main Street and Lily Street. The road had been closed and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Sept. 6, barring any unanticipated problems. […]
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Richland Gives registration is open
MANSFIELD – Richland County nonprofit organizations can register for Richland Gives, the local day of giving hosted by the Richland County Foundation. Registration is free but nonprofits must register each year by Oct. 31 to participate via richlandgives.org. Richland Gives will be held on Dec. 3, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It coincides with the international […]
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Bessick leaves retirement to lead Prospect Elementary
MANSFIELD — Nine years ago this month the Mansfield City Schools district newsletter included a feature story about Renee Bessick’s appointment as an elementary school principal. Well, it’s déjà vu all over again. The August 2010 story described Bessick’s assignment as principal of Woodland Elementary School, where she succeeded Stephen Rizzo, after her 30-year district […]
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New Bellville nonprofit plans Sept. 21 fall festival, aims to support local veterans
BELLVILLE — A newly formed Bellville-based nonprofit hopes to kick start its mission with its upcoming fall festival. The Love our Hero’s Store and Donation Center has planned its first-ever Fall Fest from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Clear Fork Adventure Resort, 341 Resort Dr. in Butler. “I thought it’d be […]
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Storm warning: Lima’s Shawnee leaves whiplash on Ontario
Lima’s Shawnee dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 6-2 victory over Ontario during this Ohio boys high school soccer game The Indians opened with a 2-0 advantage over the Warriors through the first half. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To […]
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Mansfield Rising: City Council OKs permanent Fourth Street mid-block crosswalk
MANSFIELD — Bricks successfully salvaged four years ago when Mansfield eliminated its last brick road will be used in a new Fourth Street mid-block crosswalk. Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved the permanent crosswalk, originally created as part of a pop-up project created and studied by the Richland County Regional Planning Commission in early […]
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Alzheimer’s program for families impacted by disease set for Sept. 20
BUCYRUS – The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia for families impacted by the disease. The hour-long event will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Maplecrest Assisted Living, 717 Rogers St. The Alzheimer’s Association® has created an education program covering the basics of […]