Magdalena “Peggy” Stoughton, 69, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, with her family by her side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 22, 1948, in Munich, Germany, to the late George and Christine (Noll) Diener. In 1950, she and her parents emigrated to the United States. Peggy attended Newman […]
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Bucyrus school board members learn about community engagement
BUCYRUS – Members of the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education learned about a new community engagement strategy being developed for the district during its regular monthly meeting on Monday night. The presentation was given by Dr. Lisa Riegel, President/CEO of Educational Partnerships Institute, LLC. Dr. Riegel provided board members with an overview of […]
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Richland County Foundation accepting Summertime Kids grant applications
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its Summertime Kids (STK) grant program. The program grants are for nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months. Grant amounts range from $300 – $2,500. Last year, a committee that included Foundation Board […]
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AU agreement with OSU-M allows nursing students to obtain degree locally
MANSFIELD — Students interested in a career in nursing don’t have to travel far to get their college education thanks to an agreement between Ashland University and The Ohio State University at Mansfield. Officials from the two universities signed an updated nursing articulation agreement on Monday that provides an opportunity for students to enroll and […]
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Ashland City Schools unveils draft of strategic plan
ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools has outlined a new vision and mission statements as well as several core values and goals to carry the district into the future. Ohio School Boards Association consultant Steve Horton presented this draft copy of the district’s new strategic plan document to the Ashland City Schools board of education in […]
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Leppo Lane closed through Feb. 2 in Mansfield
Due to water main repairs it will be necessary for the city of Mansfield to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Leppo Lane between South Main Street and Rachel Road. The road will be closed Jan. 30 and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday February […]
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St. Peter’s ranked No. 1 in state poll
MANSFIELD — It’s been a steady climb all season long, but Mansfield St. Peter’s has reached the peak of the Division IV Ohio boys basketball poll. The Ohio High School Athletics Association released the poll on Monday, after a statewide media panel ballot. Last week the Spartans were ranked No. 2 in Division IV. However, […]
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Bucyrus Schools honor students for achievement
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Schools honored their students, kindergarten through 12th grade for academic achievement and attendance excellence in the second quarter grading period. Bucyrus Elementary School Second Quarter 2017-2018 Perfect Attendance Kindergarten Kaden Blankenship, Dominic Bloomfield, Markus Fackler, Asher Farnwalt, Hudson Fiske, Summer Hall, Evan Hoover, Roman Hoover, Michael Hyett, Leah Jones, Trenton Kitzmiller, […]
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Dianne Marie (Murphy) Dale
Dianne Marie (Murphy) Dale, 47, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Dianne was born on May 6, 1970, in Mansfield, to Denny M. and Carol A. (Craig) Murphy. She loved her family dearly, her children and grandchildren were her life. Dianne enjoyed interior decorating, being outdoors and canoeing with friends and family. […]
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Larry M. Smith
On January 26, 2018, Larry M. Smith, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. Born on June 23, 1950, Larry served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1981. He retired from F.E. Meyers (Pentair) in Ashland, after 31 years of dedicated, hard-working, loyal service. He is described […]