MANSFIELD — Richland County needs to set aside $250,000 to $300,000 in its budget each year for capital improvement projects, Commissioner Tony Vero said Tuesday. That recommendation came during an afternoon commissioners’ meeting with Chuck Minich, the county’s maintenance director, and Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Jim Sweat. The focus of the meeting was to discuss […]
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Ian John Davidson
Ian John Davidson, 40, got his wings, passing away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 16, 1979 to John E. and Susan (Dudte) Davidson. Ian was kind and had a big heart, never meeting a stranger. He would lend a helping hand for those in need […]
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Age-enhanced image released of Mansfield fugitive 45 years after escape
MANSFIELD – More than 45 years ago, one of the most notorious prisoner escapes in Ohio history occurred. A convicted child murderer, serving a life sentence, walked away from his handlers and justice. On Dec. 7, 1973, prison officials took Lester Eubanks to a shopping center in Columbus, Ohio, and allowed him to shop unescorted […]
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More than 80 parents celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month at Avita’s campus in Galion
GALION — In celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Month AVITA Health System, Crawford County Health District, Help Me Grow and WIC, sponsored an Aug. 3 event, Breastfeeding: Picture Perfect at the Galion Campus. There were over 80 moms, dads, babies and children in attendance. The purpose of the event was to bring moms together to share […]
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The Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd., offers fans their own piece of Shawshank
The 25th anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” is rapidly approaching this weekend. What better way to commemorate the anniversary of a cinematic classic and important world-renowned local site than being able to own a piece of the world-famous tree yourself? When the historic tree was first wind sheared in 2011 with a subsequent shear in […]
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Upcoming bluegrass festival looks to further benefit Mansfield community
MANSFIELD — When Chris Smith took over planning his father-in-law’s annual “Helping Families with Cancer Benefit Bluegrass Festival” in 2017, he changed the name. It became “Mansfield Jamfest,” but he didn’t change its purpose — to give back to families in the Mansfield community. Two years in, he’s further expanding the annual bluegrass and country […]
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Shawshank Rock Hammer
A rock hammer from the Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd. BUY NOW A rock hammer from the Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd. inscribed with the Shawshank Redemption quote “get busy living or get busy dying”. BUY NOW
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Shawshank Oak Tree Signs
A sign from the Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd. inscribed with the Shawshank Redemption quote “we sat and drank with the sun on our shoulders and felt like free men”. BUY NOW A sign from the Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd. inscribed with the Shawshank Redemption quote “get busy living or get busy dying”. BUY NOW “Fear […]
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Shawshank Key Chains
“Get busy living or get busy dying” Shawshank Keychain (Andy Escaping). BUY NOW Shawshank Keychain (Red Drinking). BUY NOW Shawshank Keychain (Bible). BUY NOW
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Campus Dining Program receives Aging Innovations Award
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. announces that the Campus Dining Program recently received recognition from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with a 2019 Aging Innovations Award, the highest honor presented by n4a to member agencies. The awards program is supported by WellCare Health Plans. Campus […]