COLUMBUS – May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorcyclists to ride trained and sober. As summer approaches, motorists should be aware of an increase in motorcycles on the roadways. In 2018, there were 3,317 traffic crashes involving motorcycles that resulted in 146 deaths and […]
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NECIC to host discussion about racial inequality at May 13 AALI Speaks event
MANSFIELD – Dr. James Jones III will be the speaker for the upcoming AALI Speaks event on Monday, May 13 from noon to 1:30 pm. He will talk about racial inequality and how it impacts communities, especially boys of color. The event will be at NECIC, 134 N Main St, Mansfield. Tickets are required and […]
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10 Days of Courage: Madison Comprehensive High School’s Jimmy Baumberger
Jimmy Baumberger may appear to be a typical high school senior, but he has conquered significant hurdles to become the young man he is today. When he was in elementary school, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, the cancer went into remission. Some time later, however, Jimmy’s mother began to fight another battle: […]
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Ohio offers free fishing days May 4 & 5
COLUMBUS — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) has announced that Ohio’s Free Fishing Days event is this weekend, May 4 and 5. Ohio law requires individuals to purchase a license to fish in the state’s lakes, reservoirs and streams. However, on May 4 and 5, everyone has the opportunity to fish free of charge and […]
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Shelby’s FISH pantry served 676 people in 2019’s 1st quarter
SHELBY – During January, February, and March 2019, the local FISH Food Pantry served a total of 676 individuals. Included in this number are: • 412 adults and 191 children received food box assistance. • 73 individuals received emergency food assistance. An ideal FISH box of food will feed a family of up to 4 […]
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GOP voters could help decide Democratic Party primary Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Local Republicans may play a key role Tuesday in deciding the Democratic Party primary election. There are no contested GOP races on the City of Mansfield ballot for mayor and city council slots. The Democratic side has four primary battles, including mayor, council at-large, 4th Ward and 6th Ward. With no candidates for […]
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Christian singer Josh Wilson to be in Willard on May 6
WILLARD — The Hope Center will be hosting Christian recording artist Josh Wilson on Monday, May 6 at the Christian Missionary Alliance church. The concert begins at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Wilson is one of the most popular and talented artist in Christian music. Some of his most popular songs […]
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Building that houses Applebee’s Grill + Bar sold for $3.4 million in Ontario
ONTARIO — A building that is home to Applebees Grill + Bar in Ontario was recently sold for $3.43 million, according to property transfer records from the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The property at 1023 N. Lexington Springmill Road was purchased by Joe Properties, a California-based limited liability company. It was sold by ACV Watkins […]
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Concerto competition winners perform spring concert on May 5 at The Ren
MANSFIELD — The talented local youth who make up the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra will give their spring performance entitled “Spring Sounds at the Symphony” at the Renaissance Theatre under the direction of Randy Heidlebaugh on Sunday, May 5, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. The concert will feature the winners of the Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, […]
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MT Vernon pushes the mute button on Mansfield Madison Comprehensive
A stalwart pitching performance refused to yield as Mt Vernon shutout Mansfield Madison Comprehensive 10-0 for an Ohio high school softball victory on April 30. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of our members. To become a member […]