MANSFIELD — Christmastime is right around the corner, and with it, the spirit of giving. Downtown Mansfield Inc. will operate the Tiny Tim Shoppe again this holiday season, offering area children to practice generosity. For more than 20 years, The Tiny Tim Shoppe has provided local children an opportunity to shop for affordable gifts for […]
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GALLERY: Active shooter training at Mansfield VA clinic
DSC_0029.JPG DSC_0087.JPG DSC_0011.JPG DSC_0013.JPG DSC_0022.JPG DSC_0025.JPG DSC_0034.JPG DSC_0035.JPG DSC_0039.JPG DSC_0041.JPG DSC_0044.JPG DSC_0049.JPG DSC_0051.JPG DSC_0055.JPG DSC_0061.JPG Two Mansfield police officers begin the search in November for an “active shooter” during a training scenario at the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic on Trimble Road. (Richland Source file photo) DSC_0067.JPG DSC_0071.JPG DSC_0072.JPG […]
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Harry Fred “Butch” Travis, Jr.
Harry Fred “Butch” Travis, Jr., age 78, of Mansfield, died at home after an eight-month battle with cancer on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born August 24, 1944, in Mansfield, he was the son of the late Harry Fred and Erma (Longshore) Travis. He attended Madison High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force […]
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Old friends, cards, cremains and a stripper: Enter for ‘Exit Laughing’ at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — It’s hard to believe Suzanne Allen has never shared a Mansfield Playhouse stage with Renee Rebman and Johnna Gustafson. Especially when you see the trio of local veteran actors perform as Connie, Leona and Millie, three bridge-playing, old friends from Birmingham, Ala., in the hilarious comedy “Exit Laughing.” Their long-time friendship on display […]
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5 Screen-Free Holiday Gift Ideas for Families
(StatePoint) Holiday shopping for families with children? Check out these five totally screen-free gift ideas that are sure brighten the season by getting families to spend some much-needed quality time together. 1. Upgraded outdoor games: Give outdoor play an upgrade with KidiGo NexTag from VTech, designed for ages 5 and up. Way more than just […]
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4 Tips to Minimize Holiday Clutter
(StatePoint) ‘Tis the season for fun and festivities, which means more party attire, kids’ toys and decorations coming into the home. Family organizing expert Jessica Litman, the CEO and founder of The Organized Mama, shares her tips to keep your space clean and under control during the holidays. Clear the Countertops “When the party invitations, […]
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GALLERY: ‘Exit Laughing’ opens Friday night at Mansfield Playhouse
DSC_0985.JPG DSC_0977.JPG DSC_0978.JPG DSC_0983.JPG Josie Burns makes a point to Johnna Gustafson during a dress rehearsal of “Exit Laughing” on Wednesday evening at the Mansfield Playhouse. DSC_1001.JPG DSC_1005.JPG DSC_1014.JPG DSC_1015.JPG DSC_1027.JPG DSC_1035.JPG DSC_1041.JPG DSC_1044.JPG DSC_1048.JPG DSC_1058.JPG DSC_1061.JPG DSC_1066.JPG DSC_1076.JPG (From left) Renee Rebman, Johnna Gustafson and Suzanne Allen perform together during a dress rehearsal of […]
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Ontario GetGo gas station proposal set for vote Dec. 14
ONTARIO — Ontario’s Planning Commission heard a presentation from Bohler Engineering Wednesday to build a GetGo gas station and drive-thru on Lexington-Springmill Road. The gas station, if approved, will be built at the current location of Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen at 979 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. Erin Gogolin, Pittsburgh-based product manager for Bohler Engineering, said Bohler will […]
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Lexington’s BP Electric celebrates HomeServe Contractor awards
LEXINGTON – BP Electric of Ohio co-owner Jen Poth said employee camaraderie and customer service are pillars of her electrical contracting company. Jen Poth’s husband, Bob Poth, founded BP Electric in 2004 after working at Carter Electric in Galion. He decided it was time to take most of his own profits, knowing entrepreneurship also comes […]
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Analysis: It’s a tough time to be a Democrat running for countywide office in Richland County
MANSFIELD — It’s a tough time to be a Democrat running for county-wide office in Richland County these days. After the votes were counted Tuesday night in a midterm election that only generated 51 percent local participation, there are only two Democrats left standing in countywide offices. Neither of them — Treasurer Bart Hamilton and […]