LUCAS – Local franchise system Town Money Saver (TMS) recently earned its third major franchising award of 2017, ranking among the nation’s best 100 franchises under $50,000, according to Entrepreneur magazine. The Lucas-headquartered business ranked No. 52 in the flagship publication’s list. “It’s a testament to the opportunity we believe we can provide as a […]
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Mansfield’s budget is cutting it ‘really close’ in 2017
MANSFIELD — Mansfield council approved the budget for 2017 at its meeting Tuesday. “Starting Jan. 1 of this year, we’re looking at $6.8 million unencumbered cash to be used. Our estimated revenues this year are $46.2 million, but our appropriations on the books right now is at $50.9 million,” said Third Ward Councilman Jon Van […]
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Mansfield gym has new name: CrossFit Katana, proprietor
MANSFIELD — J.P. Pocosk has spent the past four years learning and mastering CrossFit. Now he has taken over at 67 N. Main St., the former Fitness Factory CrossFit gym. Pocosk has an impressive athletic history. He wields 15 years of international Mixed Martial Art experience as a fighter and/or coach. Two of his fights […]
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YMCA White Sharks swim team shines at Great Lakes Zone championships
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus YMCA White Sharks swim team entered the 2017 Great Lakes YMCA Zone Championships March 17-19 with great expectations, and the swimmers didn’t disappoint. The White Sharks captured the 2017 Great Lakes Zones 10 & Under Age Group championship behind a pair of relay victories and one individual title. The 200 Free […]
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Pioneer honors Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as Ralph Phillips Business Partner of the Year
SHELBY — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was named the 2017 Ralph Phillips Business Partner of the Year at the 12th annual awards dinner at Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby on Wednesday, March 22. This award is given to an area business that has demonstrated support for Pioneer and its programs, students and alumni. […]
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Boil advisory lifted for N. Linden Rd. neighborhood
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has lifted the boil advisory for the following area: North Linden Road from Burton Avenue to West Third Street. All samples have returned with negative results confirming water purity. This was a precautionary measure. Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to the Water Repair Dept. during normal […]
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Health Community comes together for an evening of hope
MANSFIELD — Pete Earley tried to take his son to a mental hospital soon after showing signs of mental illness, but they were turned away because Mike was found to not be a danger to himself or his father. “‘Come back when he tries to kill himself or you,’ they said,” Earley said. Just 48 […]
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Police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield police is asking for the community’s assistance to locate 15-year-old Logan Taracko. Taracko is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs about 105 pounds and has brown hair. He was last seen in Mansfield in the area of Linden Road. His whereabouts are unknown at this time, and he may be in […]
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Donna Albright
Donna Lee Albright, 78, formerly of Bucyrus, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Fairhaven Community Nursing Home. Donna was born on April 19, 1938 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Wilbur Donald and Helen (Cox) Achor. Donna was a devoted grandmother and loved her grandchildren. Donna loved holiday baking of fudge, candies, cookies and […]
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Lou Mosier
Lou Ella (Bell) Mosier, 88, of Mansfield died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born November 28, 1928 in Eddyville, KY, she was the daughter of Verner and Mary T. (Gray) Bell. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Eugene Mosier Sr. Lou enjoyed crocheting, canning, listening to gospel music and […]