Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on May 16, 2022. It is being published here through a collaborative agreement to share content between this outlet and the Ohio History Connection. COLUMBUS — “It is impossible to imagine a world without flowers. The most arid of urban landscapes, the driest of deserts, […]
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Savannah-Crestview Lions Club announced ‘Race for Hunger’ raffle
SAVANNAH — The Savannah-Crestview Lions Club has announced a “Race For Hunger” raffle for $20 per ticket. The winning raffle ticket drawn will receive two tickets to the 2023 Indianapolis 500 race, along with a parking pass on 16th Street, right across from the Speedway. Drawing will take place after the club’s pancake breakfast in […]
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A megafan’s World Cup preview: Meet Team USA, game times, TV, and watch parties
If there’s one country that knows about battling for victory in the Middle Eastern desert, it’s the United States. To claim the greatest prize in all of world sport, the U.S. Men’s National Team will have to go to metaphorical war against the most elite soccer squads in the world. “Football [soccer] is not a […]
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End of Watch: Mansfield City Council lauds Denise, retiring police K-9
MANSFIELD — The honored guest announced her arrival Tuesday night even before she came into Mansfield City Council chambers. With several loud barks. Denise, who will celebrate her 10th birthday on Christmas Eve, was honored upon her recent retirement as a Mansfield Police Department K-9 officer. Originally from the Czech Republic, Denise joined the MPD […]
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Craft superfood restaurant, Everbowl, opens in Ontario providing a special new food option
Editor’s NoteThis story is sponsored by Everbowl. Everbowl, a craft superfood restaurant, wishes to help people “unevolve” by going back to the healthy basics and getting out of the routine of going to unhealthy fast food restaurants. The chain, started in California, provides acai bowls, smoothies, and other healthy options. Brought to the area by […]
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Harmony House changes name, with vision of helping those gain freedom from homelessness
Editor’s NoteThis is a paid article co-written by Wayfinders Ohio and Source Brand Solutions. To show proper representation to all their services and better highlight their mission, Harmony House Homeless Services is excited to announce they have changed their name to Wayfinders Ohio. “We do so much more than exclusively provide shelter to the homeless […]
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Richland County commissioners nearing end of 2023 budget hearings
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners are nearing the end of 2023 budget hearings with department heads and elected officials. The commissioners, who met Tuesday with representatives from the county coroner’s office, Dayspring and county maintenance department, have four more such hearings on Thursday. The final session will likely come next week with the county auditor’s […]
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Betty Anne Arsenault
Betty Anne Arsenault,(Betsy) 60, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 10, 2022 at Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born April 18, 1962 in Willard, Ohio to Howard M Sayre and B. Allene Wade. Betsy graduated Galion High School in 1980. She moved to Connecticut in the late 1980s. Betsy Was owner/operator of a daycare named Betsy’s playhouse in […]
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Nancy Lois Jackson
Nancy Lois Jackson passed away peacefully in her own home November 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born October 6,1934 in Marietta, Ohio. Nancy was vivacious, outgoing and caring. She played the bassoon beautifully and was featured in the Cuyahoga Symphony in Cuyahoga Falls in 1961. Nancy was also a fantastic golfer and […]
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Joanne Helen McGrew
Joanne Helen McGrew, 72, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Arbors of Mifflin. She was born in Germany to the late Harry and Pauline (Burkhart) Finefrock. Joanne was a 1968 graduate of Malabar High School. She obtained her Associates Degree in Accounting at North Central Tech College. She enjoyed gardening […]