Whenever someone would ask my grandpa, “How are you?” his answer was always the same: “thankful.” He’d have this huge grin on his face but his eyes would be fixed on yours, checking to see if you were tracking with him. Honestly, my teenage self thought he could have come up with something a little more […]
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The Starfish Project of Richland County raises awareness for those recovering from addiction
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, and the Starfish Project of Richland County will be hosting an event in order to raise awareness in Mansfield. The Starfish Project of Richland County was started by Valarie Rust and her husband, Stan Rust, in 2012 because of their personal connection to addiction. Their youngest son Jesse […]
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Charles “Carl” Olson
Charles “Carl” Olson, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in his sleep. He was 72 years old. Charles was born November 22, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio to Charles Glen and Wilma Lorraine (Merritt) Olson. He graduated with academic honors from Crestview High School in 1964. Carl was a loving father who always put […]
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Ashland man builds bench to support veterans, Bellville nonprofit
ASHLAND — An Ashland resident with a big heart for veterans is looking to raise money for a newly formed Bellville nonprofit. Pat Wilt, 62, built a bench out of a tailgate earlier this year and has been traveling around Richland and Ashland Counties for approximately a month selling raffle tickets to raise money for […]
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Source Brand Solutions to offer training in solving common business problems on Facebook
Source Brand Solutions (SBS) will host a power lunch in September to provide guidance on 2019 Facebook advertising strategies for businesses. The marketing agency based in Mansfield will lead attendees through creating a Facebook strategy to solve three common business problems: event attendance, increasing sales, and increasing customer loyalty.First, the SBS team will discuss the specifics […]
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Shelby’s FISH food pantry boosts more than 800 people in 2nd quarter
SHELBY – During April, May, and June 2019, the local FISH Food Pantry served a total of 817 individuals. Included in this number are: Food assistance: 447 adults and 283 children Emergency food assistance: 87 adults and children These numbers represent a minimal 6.5% decrease over the same period in 2018. “From the […]
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Five staff members earn CPA designation at Kleshinski, Morrison, and Morris
MANSFIELD — Kleshinski, Morrison, and Morris CPAs has announced five staff earning the Certified Public Accountant designation, including Julie Tobias, Zak Mills, Jon Haught, Bethany Whatman, and Jillian Zadeh. Whatman graduated with her bachelor’s degree in accounting and leadership & management from Capital University in Columbus. In August 2015, Whatman began full-time employment with Kleshinski, […]
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Motorcycle rider seriously injured in accident with car in Ashland County
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday at approximately 7:07 p.m. in a collision with a car, according to the Ashland Post of the Highway Patrol. Benjamin Geiser from Dalton in Wayne County was driving a 2018 Honda motorcycle northeast on Ohio 95 when it struck the rear of a 2017 Toyota […]
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Ashland woman opens up about infertility
ASHLAND — Kailey Bradley-Thomas was just 12 years old when she was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, causing her to experience premature ovarian failure. “It meant that I would never be able to have my own kids,” the Ashland woman said. The weight of this news didn’t start to sink in until her late teens/early […]
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Shawshank author at Main Street Books on Sept. 6
MANSFIELD — Main Street Books has announced a book talk with the author of The Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive, Mark Dawidziak. The discussion and signing will be on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. About the book: A 25th anniversary history and celebration of The Shawshank Redemption, one of the […]