Inside the Sherman RoomThis story is from Mary McKinley, who operates the Sherman Room at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. The Sherman Room is a treasure trove of local historical content. For more of Mary’s posts, blogs, and content, be sure to check out this link. Last week we looked at the Feast of […]
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Franklin Alverson Snyder
Franklin Alverson Snyder, age 77, of Ontario, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born February 25, 1945, in Covington, Virginia, he was the son of the late Cyrus Frank and Mamie (Alverson) Snyder. Frank retired as a tool and die maker from General Motors where he worked for […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider more than two dozen bills on Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Pack a lunch, er, dinner on Tuesday if you’re planning to attend the Mansfield City Council meeting. It’s likely to be a long session for local lawmakers. Council is scheduled to discuss and/or vote on more than two dozen pieces of legislation on Tuesday, including two economic development issues. Council is expected to […]
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Helping Young Children Reach Developmental Milestones
(StatePoint) The first few years of life are fundamental to cognitive, emotional and physical development. While every child progresses at their own pace, there are many toys and activities you can introduce to encourage growth. Here are a few ideas to consider: 1. Tummy Time. “Tummy time” helps improve a baby’s motor skills and strengthens […]
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Playoff Bound: Ashland to host Notre Dame in opening round of Division II postseason
ASHLAND — If Ashland’s opening-round playoff game against Notre Dame College is anything like the season-opener, fans are in for a treat. The Eagles (9-1) earned the No. 4 seed in Super Region One when the 28-team Division II playoff field was announced Sunday evening, and will host fifth-seeded Notre Dame (9-2) at 1 p.m. […]
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GALLERY: Glitter, Sparkle & Shine: Love on a Mission’s 2022 Gala
glitter22.jpg glitter03.jpg glitter04.jpg glitter05.jpg glitter050.jpg The silent auction at Love on a Mission’s 2022 gala glitter07.jpg glitter08.jpg glitter09.jpg Drag queen Kentella Fearless Drag queen Jasmyn LaBasha glitter12.jpg glitter13.jpg Debra Weaver, member of the Love on a Mission board Deena Pfahler, founder of Love on a Mission Dee Campbell, Sam Ramirez’s sister, presents the first “Sam […]
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Harry H. Belcher
Harry H. Belcher, 94, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Harry was born on December 10, 1927, in Clendenin, West Virginia, to Joseph B. and Artie “Dott” (Gibson) Belcher. He was a member of Mansfield Freewill Baptist Church, Mansfield Venus Lodge #152, and Alexander Garrett Lodge # 1216, in Dallas, Texas. Harry was an […]
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Adean Mayes
Adean M. Mayes, 88 passed away November 10, 2022. Adean was born to Martin M. Mayes and Clara I. Pate June 2, 1934. Adean loved telling ornery stories about the good old days and sweet memories from his childhood. He attended Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Illinois, where he met the love of his life […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
GALLERY: These are the record fish caught in Ohio
Anglers the world over gather regularly for fishing derbies to see who can land the biggest catch. But record-breaking fish can be caught at anytime, weighed on an International Game Fish Association-certified scale at any number of tackle shops or marinas, and compared to the IGFA’s online records database. Sport-fishing enthusiasts can even have their […]
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Open Source: Composition dedicated to former Mansfield Symphony Chorus director
MANSFIELD — Richard Wink is still inspiring musical performances three years after his death. Wink was the founding director of the Mansfield Symphony Chorus, longtime choir director at Mansfield’s First Congregational Church and professor of music at Ohio State University Mansfield. First Congregational Church leadership wanted to commission an organ composition in Wink’s memory to […]