MANSFIELD — Last year proved to be a big one for the local business community. From economic and workforce development to tourism, Richland County made big strides in 2017 and hopes to keep up the momentum in 2018. Richland Area Chamber of Commerce President Jodie Perry, Destination Mansfield President Lee Tasseff, Richland Community Development Group Director […]
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Scam alert: Money cards and jury duty
MANSFIELD – Residents of Richland County have made police reports whereby they have been victims of a telephone scam whereby the caller falsely claims to be from the Sheriff’s Office. Victims explain that they receive a call from someone claiming to be with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and that they failed to show up […]
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M*A*S*H writer’s play to open at Playhouse
MANSFIELD — One of the most beloved programs in television history was M*A*S*H, a comedy drama set during the Korean War. The show’s tone was set by writer Larry Gelbart. But outside of television and film, Gelbart also wrote extensively for the theater. His final play, the comedy-drama “Better Late,” will be opening at the […]
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MaryLou (Emmer) Conley
MaryLou (Emmer) Conley, 81, of Ashland passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 8, 2018. MaryLou was born on October 19, 1936 in Crestline, Ohio to Wilbur and Helen (Sheehand) Emmer. MaryLou has been a northern Ohio resident the majority of her life and lived the last 30 years […]
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Entrance to Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center moving to Marion Ave.
MANSFIELD — The Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center launched a Capital Campaign in April of 2016, Beyond Dreams…Within Reach, to make structural, land and accessibility improvements to the property after the organization was gifted funds to purchase it in 2015. The purchase included the existing structures and 34 acres of land. It did not include the […]
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5 singers
Ellie Nickoli Isabelle Thoman Karen Clifton Thomas Clark Madi and Ana Heichel will sing “Creep” in the Bach to Rock concert on March 24 at the Renaissance Theatre on March 24. Bach to Rock logo.jpg
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Five singers chosen by Mansfield Symphony for Bach to Rock concert
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony has announced the five finalists chosen to perform as guest artists on the upcoming “Bach to Rock” Concert. The finalists are: Madi and Ana Heichel, singing “Creep;” Thomas Clark, singing “Why Should I Cry For You;” Ellie Nickoli, singing “Journey to the Past;” Karen Clifton, singing “Alone;” and Isabelle Thoman, […]
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Parks committee discusses new rates at Clearfork Campgrounds
MANSFIELD — The fees at Clearfork Campgrounds may increase, but probably not as much as originally proposed. The Mansfield Parks Committee met last week and discussed a new proposal that sets the seasonal camping rate at $1,900. The proposed fees for winter storage and dock rental are $150 and $340, respectively. This is less than […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 7: Don’t Ask Why
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume VI, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1860s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the sixth in a series. Volume I is Amelia Changes Her Tune. Volume II is Isaac and Wolf Paw Find […]
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William David “Dave” Graybeal
William David “Dave” Graybeal, 74, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Dave was born on Jan. 11, 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia, to Forrest O. and E. Virginia (Brown) Graybeal. He retired from GM as Quality Control manager, and was owner and operator of Accurate Key […]