Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 4, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1830s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the fourth in a series. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes Her Tune. Volume II was Isaac and […]
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Mansfield Board of Education sets new pay-scale for administrators
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools Board of Education approved a new pay scale for administrators on Wednesday night, financed in large part by a change in health-care plans. Board treasurer Robert Kuehnle said the first raise in eight years affects 36 non-union personnel at a total $242,000. He added that $170,000 of that funding […]
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Clear Fork Reservoir to get disc golf course
MANSFIELD — Plans are in the making to bring a disc golf course to the Clear Fork Reservoir. The professional-level course will feature 19 holes, including a practice hole. “That’s why there’s so much interest in it right now because there’s not a professional-level (course) in this area,” said Gary Foster, operations supervisor of Clear […]
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Robert Filter II
Robert Filter II, 55, of Mansfield, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born Aug. 16, 1961 in Mansfield, he was the son of Robert and ZoAnn (Matson) Filter. Bob loved the outdoors, NASCAR, playing cards and hanging out with his family and friends. Bob is survived by […]
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Access for Galion campus closed until July 10
GALION – The Galion City School District has begun the process of resurfacing and resealing the deteriorated areas of the district’s campus parking lots. The district anticipates the work to be completed, weather permitting, July 10. The gates for the access road at Carter Drive, next to East of Chicago Pizza, and at Newbury Drive, […]
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Christmas-themed Relay for Life event set for July 8
MANSFIELD — Typically, people don’t start dreaming of sugar plums or belting out Christmas carols until Thanksgiving. Even the most eager of Christmas enthusiasts likely wait until after Halloween to break out their twinkling lights and other holiday décor. But on Saturday, July 8, from 1 to 10 p.m., the annual Richland County Relay for […]
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Thomas Lee Adkins
Thomas Lee Adkins, 71 of Shelby, died Wednesday morning July 5, 2017 at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, Ohio surrounded by his family. Born April 20, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to James W. and Mary E. (Aumiller) Adkins, he was a Shelby resident the majority of his life. A 1964 graduate of Winter […]
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Richland County Foundation making strides on 5-year economic development strategy
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved funding for a number of economic development projects. As part of the Foundation’s $1.1 million, five-year economic development plan, the board approved two scale-up projects to be managed through Braintree Business Development Center. The Phoenix Brewing Company received funding to purchase additional equipment and […]
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Jack Raymond Smart
Jack Raymond Smart, 78, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home following a battle with cancer. Jack was born Nov. 27, 1938 in Dayton, the son of Raymond and Virginia (Dryden) Smart. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, stateside during the Vietnam War. Jack served as the […]
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AU Environmental Studies Center to host ‘Naturalist on Duty’ program July 15
ASHLAND – Ashland University’s Environmental Studies Center located at the AU Black Fork Wetlands Preserve, 2638 Ashland Road, is hosting a “Naturalist on Duty” program on July 15. All of these Saturday events are free and open to the public. The informal, come-when-you-can programs provide an opportunity for explorers of all ages to learn about […]