Elroy Eugene “Peter” Allen, 74, departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Ohio Health Med Central Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Allen was born on Friday, May 12, 1944 to the late Dennis Calvin “D.C.” and Bennie (Jones) Allen in Detroit, Michigan coming to Mansfield as a child. Peter as he was […]
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Bellville celebrates bike depot renovations
BELLVILLE — Those traveling along the B & O Bike Trail now have a renovated place to stop in Bellville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday helped celebrate the opening of the Bellville Bike Depot, located on the north end of Bell Street. “I’m just really proud that we can offer this to all of those […]
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‘Making God Laugh’ at Mansfield Playhouse April 26 to May 5
MANSFIELD — The touching comedy “Making God Laugh” follows a typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays. The show will be presented April 26 and 27, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. and May 5 at 2:30 p.m. The story begins in 1980. Ruthie and Bill’s grown children — a […]
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Former faculty suit against Ashland University set for trial next week
ASHLAND — A lawsuit brought by seven former faculty members against Ashland University is scheduled to go to trial next week in Ashland County Common Pleas court. The plaintiffs allege the university violated their contracts by terminating them without cause, despite the each of the six faculty members having tenure. The university argues the non-renewals were […]
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Railroad crossing repair closes Ohio 19 in Bucyrus until April 16
BUCYRUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of April 15. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 19 SR 19, between Clay St. and Prospect St. in the City of Bucyrus, is closed for a railroad […]
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Ashland author, Mansfield artist featured at Main Street Books in April
MANSFIELD — Main Street Books has announced an upcoming book talk with Ashland author and poet, Deborah Fleming. Her latest book, Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape will be published April 14. The store welcomes the public to meet the author on Friday, April 26 for a book talk and discussion at […]
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Gallery: Bellville Bike Depot
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Bucyrus Police offers Drug Take Back Day on April 27
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Police Department will be a drop off location for Drug Take Back Day – Operation Medicine Cabinet for disposal of unused, obsolete, unwanted, out of date medications. The event takes place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bucyrus Police Department participates in this program in conjunction […]
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Spring storm to smash Ohio on Sunday
COLUMBUS — The National Weather Service reports that a dynamic storm will bring the potential for severe weather Sunday afternoon and evening for the state of Ohio. Confidence in severe weather occurring somewhere across the region is moderate. Confidence in how extensive it may be is low. The primary threat will be from damaging wind […]
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Mansfield couple embarks on health & wellness journey together
Chris and Cristine Skelnik didn’t wait for New Year’s to roll around to start making healthier choices. The Mansfield couple proved their determination and commitment to health and wellness by adopting a healthier lifestyle before holiday season commenced, when overeating and physical inactivity are especially challenging to avoid. “We’re in our 50s and we started […]