MANSFIELD — Greg Morris doesn’t mind when his students make mistakes. In fact, he welcomes it. Morris is the construction and building trades teacher at Mansfield Senior High School. He’s overseen students constructing little free libraries, sheds and even a tiny house. “This shop has to be a place where kids make mistakes because that’s where […]
Posted inNews
5 Mansfield firefighters honored at awards banquet
MANSFIELD — A number of firemen earmed honors on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the 2022 Mansfield Fire Department Awards Banquet at The Liederkranz. Members were recognized for their hard work and outstanding efforts. Awards included Firefighter of the year, EMT of the year, The Bronze star, Legion of Merit. Here’s a closer look at the […]
Posted inNews
Ohio Attorney General files suit against Family Dollar
COLUMBUS — Just days after his office sued Dollar General, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today filed suit against Virginia-based Family Dollar for also allegedly advertising goods at one price on shelves and charging another price, usually higher, at the checkout counter. “We’re looking not just for reimbursement, but we want a court order to […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Galion High School launches “Roar Program”
GALION – Galion High School (GHS) has launched a before-and after-school program called “ROAR” (an acronym that stands for Resources, Opportunities, Achievement and Readiness), which focuses on providing academic support in Math and Language Arts. ROAR also offers youth development and enrichment activities in music and arts, social-emotional learning, STEAM activities like robotics, acts of […]
Posted inOpen Source
Chesterville boy, 9, wins free telescope from Richland Astronomical Society
BELLVILLE — Maverick Shaw didn’t know the real reason his parents dragged him into the board meeting on Saturday night. As members of the Richland Astronomical Society exchanged jokes, discussed leadership nominations and set dates for future events, the 9-year-old fidgeted in a folding chair in the back row. At 5:30 p.m. sharp, the man […]
Posted inObituaries
Huston Nolen
Huston Nolen, 83 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Ohio State University Medical Center East. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Lana, of 56 years, his son, Tom and his daughters, Karla and Tara at the time of his passing. Huston was born on June 20, 1939 […]
Posted inObituaries
Harold Blanton
Harold Blanton, 72, of Mansfield, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 31, 2022 while at home surrounded by his family. Born in Mansfield on July 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Hade and Dorothy (Tackett) Blanton. Harold attended Crestview Schools and worked as […]
Posted inObituaries
Beverly Jane (Wilburn) Schwartzkopf
Beverly Jane (Wilburn) Schwartzkopf, 97, formerly of Mansfield, passed away at McCrea Manor in Alliance, Ohio, on Monday, October 31, 2022. Beverly was born on June 20, 1925 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Stanley and Sarah (Martin) Wilburn. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High in the class of 1943. […]
Posted inObituaries
Evelyn Etzwiler
Evelyn Etzwiler died on October 28, 2022 after a brief illness. She was a resident of Primrose Retirement Community on Millsboro Road in Mansfield, Ohio. Evelyn was born on January 29, 1931 in Mansfield to Peter and Christine Schulties. She graduated from Madison Senior High in 1948. Evelyn was a member of Trinity United Methodist […]
Posted inNews
Section of Raymond Ave. in Mansfield closed through Nov. 10
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Raymond Avenue from Grant Street to Lida Street. The road has been closed and is set to re-open Thursday, Nov. 10, by the end of the […]