Richard “Dick” Francis Casey, of Mansfield, was called home to his Savior during the morning of Thursday, May 24, 2018. At the time of his death from natural causes, he was a resident of Ontario with his wife of 51 years, Ruth. Dick recently celebrated his 86th birthday, he was born December 17, 1931 in […]
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William “Bill-Toby” McKinley Kiser
William “Bill-Toby” McKinley Kiser, 55, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on Dec. 27, 1962 in Ashland, Ohio. He was the loving son of Willie Kiser and Rosemary (Esterline) Cole. William grew up in the Ashland and Mansfield area and attended Mansfield Senior High School. […]
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Troopers urge seat belts, sober driving this Memorial Day
COLUMBUS – Seat belt usage continues to be a primary focus for the Ohio State Highway Patrol as troopers participate in the Click it or Ticket campaign. The campaign began on May 14 and includes the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Expect to see troopers on Ohio’s roads encouraging drivers to wear their safety belts. Last […]
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Hooked on Fishing program to begin June 6 at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker and the Parks Department are pleased to announce the Hooked on Fishing – Not Drugs program will begin on Wednesday, June 6 and run through Aug. 2. This free program, open to all school-aged children, will take place at North Lake Park from 1 to 3 p.m. An instructor will […]
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North Central State College receives first National Science Foundation Grant
MANSFIELD – North Central State College has been awarded a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) grant for $222,833 to expand and support the training of laboratory technicians in the field of Bioscience. The three-year grant titled “Bioscience Expansion Project” will help NC State meet local, growing demand for skilled technicians, specifically at […]
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Realistic firefighters exhibit popular with kids at Little Buckeye
MANSFIELD — Little Buckeye Children’s Museum just opened its very own fire department. The new exhibit comes fully equipped with turnout gear and a realistic kid-friendly fire truck. Fred Boll, the executive director of Little Buckeye, said the reception has been strong. “We did a survey with the children who came to the museum and […]
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Crawford SWCD announces photo contest
BUCYRUS — Do you have an eye for the beauty of Crawford County? Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to bring back the photo contest, “Crawford’s Charm.” This contest is for amateur photographers, and the photos must be taken within the county. There are five categories this year: Backyard ConservationWildlifeFarm/Rural LifeForestryCrops Photos and […]
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STEM camps available at ACWH Career Center
ASHLAND — There is still time to register your middle school student for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) camps in July at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, 1783 Ohio 60 in Ashland. New this year is the Drone Camp. During four half-day sessions, morning or evening from July 16 – 19, students (eighth […]
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KeyBank delivers potted plants to nursing homes
MANSFIELD — Mansfield KeyBank employees put work on halt Wednesday to give back to the community. For the second year, KeyBank participated in the “Flower Pot Project Powered by KeyBank,” which provides potted plants to shut-ins and nursing home/assisted living facilities residents. This project represents one of many that KeyBanks across the country did Wednesday […]
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Ontario High School students earn accolades
ONTARIO — All the hard work that students at Ontario High School devoted to their school work has paid off. Many of them have earned special honors for their efforts. See below. National Honor Society Members Karly AdkinsJacob GleasonFaith NighBrooklyn BaxterAlec GlenwrightLay PandyaKathryn BoorLeah GomboschMadelyn PayneBrianna CarmackRebecca GreggAudrey RiedelShivane ChawlaLogan GrubeNashail ShelbyRouxu ChenRaelene HarrisHannah SkropitsSantana […]