MANSFIELD – Residents corralled into Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds Thursday to talk with business representatives about products and services available to them. The 12th Annual Richland Area Chamber of Commerce Expo attracted more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations as well as a steady stream of visitors. Richland Area Chamber of […]
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Business Expo 2017
From left to right, Bellville residents Joe and Gretchen Payton waited to enter the expo with Clair Gray, of Mansfield. (Photo by Angela Cirone) Jessica Thompson and David Piatt, of Graham Auto Mall, invited guests to spin the prize wheel at their booth. (Photo by Angela Cirone) Leah Wachtel, of North Central State College, features rental […]
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Leadership Unlimited participates in activities meant to simulate disabilities
MANSFIELD — Mary Frankenfield of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library found it challenging to resist the temptation of removing shaded glasses that impaired her vision Thursday. Frankenfield was one of several members of the Richland Area of Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Unlimited group who participated in an array of activities meant to simulate developmental disabilities […]
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Dorcas Castera
Dorcas I. Castera , 93, of Ashland passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Brethren Care Village. Dorcas was born on September 13, 1923 in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Pearl (Heimburger) Bertsch. Dorcas was a loving mother, beloved grandmother and wife. She was kind hearted and always wanted to help others. She […]
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Janice Miller
Janice L. Miller, 70, of Crestline, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home after a long illness. Jan was born in Cleveland on November 19, 1946. She was the daughter of Vernon Warren of Crestline and the late Gloria (Chapman) Warren. She married Richard E. “Rick” Miller on July 2, 1965 and he survives […]
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Veteran Spartans ready for another shot at regional title
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Had Tuesday’s Division IV regional semifinal game been a 100-meter dash, St. Peter’s would have gotten run off the track. The Spartans stumbled out of the blocks while super-charged North Baltimore did its best Usain Bolt impression. The Tigers led 10-4 midway through the first quarter. As the old adage goes, though, […]
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Bucyrus Police: Domestic violence investigated, income tax summons served
BUCYRUS — Following are the Bucyrus police calls from March 15 and March 16. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 9:27 a.m. Officers towed a vehicle from the 800 block of S. Poplar Street for 48 hour parking violation. 12:53 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of E Mary St. The […]
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Fire department suspects arson as cause of First Street fire
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Department suspects with “no doubt” the abandoned building at 80 First St. was intentionally set ablaze by a person, not an accident. According to Mansfield Fire Investigator Harlan Barrick, the fire was set around 6:30 a.m. last week on the exterior of the building on the east side of the […]
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Galion High Symphonic Band advances to state contest
GALION, Ohio – The Galion High School performing arts department continued a strong tradition again this school year. For the fifth consecutive year, the Galion Symphonic Band will compete in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Large Group Adjudicated competition at Findlay High School April 21 and 22. The band, comprised of 40 members, […]
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Grace Street to close for electric pole repairs
MANSFIELD — Due to electric pole repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Grace Street from Vonhoff Blvd. to 9th Avenue The road has been closed and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Friday, March 17 barring any unforeseen problems. Construction […]