ASHLAND – There was no shortage of smiles Sunday as the Ashland University women’s basketball team boarded a bus to head 80 miles south to Columbus for the Division II Elite Eight. About 70 family members, friends and community members gathered outside Kates Gymnasium to say farewell to the players and coaches as they prepare […]
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Two Galion students win regional honors in state art event
GALION – Two Galion High School students had artwork selected as Regional Winners in the District 2 judging at Ontario High School. Skylar Beachy (Marker drawing on Mylar) and Alexis Link (Photography and mixed media drawing) entered their artwork against nearly 1,000 other pieces from students representing 19 different school districts. “Skyler and Alexis did an […]
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Sherrod Brown: Strengthening Medicare and saving seniors money
We need to do all we can to make Medicare more affordable and easier to use for Ohio seniors. One way we do that is by fixing the so-called “observation status” loophole that leaves too many seniors with bills they can’t afford. Under current law, Medicare will only cover skilled nursing care if the patient […]
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Karen “Kay” Soo
Karen E. “Kay” Soo, 61, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Kay was born on December 25, 1955 in Mansfield, OH to Furman and Pauline (Messer) Summers. Kay was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She received her Associates degree in Business Management at […]
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Daugherty sisters thrive together as player, coach at AU
ASHLAND – For some sisters, working together as player and coach on a basketball team would be difficult. Sibling rivalry or other issues off the court could stand in the way of success on the court. But for Andi Daugherty and Kari (Daugherty) Pickens, the situation has proven to be a positive one that has […]
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Main Street Books to host Ohio celebrity authors event
MANSFIELD — Main Street Books will be hosting five northeast Ohio celebrity authors for a book signing event from 1 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 at their 104 N. Main St. store. Signing copies of their latest books will be TV personalities Neil Zurcher of One-Tank Trip fame and Dan Couglin as well […]
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Shawshank Trail adds new stop in St. Croix
MANSFIELD – In an effort to celebrate The Shawshank Redemption’s widespread reach, Destination Mansfield has added a new stop to the wildly popular Shawshank Trail – this time far outside the borders of Ohio. Destination Mansfield has announced that a Shawshank Movie Site sign was erected on the beaches of Sandy Point, St. Croix. The […]
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Richland Newhope to host 7th annual art/talent exhibition
MANSFIELD – Richland Newhope, along with Element of Art Studio/Gallery and the Richland Mall, are sponsoring the 7th annual Bringing the Elements Together Art and Talent Exhibition featuring the work of individuals supported by Richland Newhope. It will take place March 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Richland Mall in Ontario. This is […]
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Russell: Altered Eats, Jackie O’s Brewery present Beer Pairing Dinner
A number of my favorite things will be brought together this coming Saturday when celebrated Mansfield food truck Altered Eats joins forces with Jackie O’s Brewery to host a “Beer Pairing Dinner” at the Eighteen-O-Three Taproom in Galion. The event is being organized by Altered Eats owner Anne J. Massie along with Johnny Clift from […]
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Mansfield, Ashland actors part of AU cast for ‘Almost, Maine’
ASHLAND – Ashland University Department of Theatre closes its 2016-2017 season in “Pursuit of Happiness” with John Cariani’s romantic comedy “Almost, Maine.” Associate Professor of Theatre Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames directs the production, which runs for one week with 7:30 p.m. performances on Wednesday, March 29, through Saturday, April 1, and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee […]