MANSFIELD — Richland Pregnancy Services (RPS) will host its annual “Steppin’ Out for Life” walk and 5K run on Saturday, June 24, rain or shine. The event will take place at the Lexington Senior Community Center, B&O bike trail. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 9 a.m. The walk and 5K […]
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Eugene J. “Gino” Flinders Sr.
Eugene J. “Gino” Flinders Sr., 54, of Galion, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Gino was born in Crestline on Aug. 9, 1962 to the late William G. Flinders and Edna D. (McCane) Flinders, Crestline. Gino lived in Crestline his entire life. He was employed by Covert Manufacturing, Galion as a […]
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Bucyrus Police make arrest for aggravated menacing in a city lot
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Police Department handled the following calls on Tuesday, June 6. 7:29 a.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious persons in the 800 block of Beverly Dr. 10:06 a.m. Officers assisted with a vehicle lockout in the 300 block of Woodlawn Ave. 10:23 a.m. Officers transported a female to jail for Adult […]
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Mansfield council hears possible solutions to mitigate flooding
MANSFIELD — City council heard possible solutions to an issue that’s plagued numerous residents and business owners over the years — flooding. City Engineer Bob Bianchi and Miles Hebert of EMH&T discussed the nuts and bolts of the Touby Run Flood Hazard Mitigation Study on Tuesday night. The discussion began at North Lake Park and […]
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Two Mechanics Bank employees earn James A Courtney Award
MANSFIELD – Karin DeSanto and Beth Julian have been awarded the James A. Courtney Award, according to a Mechanics Bank press release. The award is presented to Mechanics employees who best exemplify the company’s mission – “to pursue excellence in every possible way to enrich the lives of the people and the communities we serve.” […]
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Fair Districts = Fair Elections petitions circulating in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — “Fair Districts = Fair Elections” is a bi-partisan effort to alter the process for determining Congressional Districts in Ohio through a constitutional amendment to the Ohio Constitution, according to local Democratic Party spokesman Joe Mudra. Individuals are circulating referendum petitions to place the matter on the ballot as early as November 2017. For […]
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Renaissance Theatre announces 90th season with new shows
MANSFIELD — The 90th season of the Renaissance Theatre will feature bright lights and big shows, and they will begin soon. The main stage kicks off its busy season on July 29 with that family-friendly classic “The Little Mermaid.” Other shows within the Richland Bank Broadway Series include “A Christmas Story: The Musical” on Nov. […]
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Renaissance Preview Party
Rand Smith, president of the Renaissance Theatre’s Board of Directors, touted big new developments coming for the future of the historic theatre. RenPreview2.jpg RenPreview3.jpg RenPreview4.jpg RenPreview5.jpg Kristi Massa of Richland Bank was part of the festivities for the unveiling of the 90th season at the Renaissance Theatre earlier this week. RenPreview7.jpg RenPreview8.jpg RenPreview9.jpg RenPreview10.jpg Actor […]
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New London grad named AU men’s golf coach
ASHLAND — Ashland University Director of Athletics Al King announced on Tuesday the hire of Logan Cooke as AU’s head men’s golf coach. “It’s always invigorating to see an energetic young coach get his or her start,” King said. “Logan helped us several years ago as an assistant coach, and he was well-liked and respected […]
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Billie Ruth Billo
Billie Ruth Billo, 82, of Crestline, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Samaritan Regional Hospital, Ashland, due to declining health in the last nine months. Billie Ruth was born in Whitman, West Virginia on Sept. 11, 1934 to the late William S. and Sylvia E. (Burgess) Weekley. She married Eugene Billo on March […]