MANSFIELD — Richland Academy is offering two college music scholarships to high school seniors planning to participate in music classes in college this fall. The first award is the J. Frederick “Fritz” Wolf Scholarship; a $350 vocal scholarship $350. This award will be given to one vocal student who is currently a high school senior […]
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Local students’ artwork featured in regional exhibit
MANSFIELD — Lily Lin, a senior at Ontario High School, was able to breathe a sigh of relief Sunday. She finished two works of art that are now on display at the Mansfield Art Center for the regional high school art exhibition. “It’s less stressful knowing that you don’t have to worry about deadlines anymore,” […]
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Planning pays in retirement
Michael doesn’t see himself living on the beach when he retires, but he’d like to vacation there with his wife. He worries he isn’t saving enough in the 401(k) account he has at work, but he isn’t sure what more he can manage with two kids, a mortgage and credit cards. Michael is like most […]
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Friends of North Lake Park offers various events
MANSFIELD — Anna Marie Durtschi chooses to look at the bright side and consider possibilities that could foster positive change. That mentality is what led to the development of “Friends of North Lake Park.” Durtschi started this group about a year ago in response to repeated issues raised at her local Neighborhood Watch meetings. Durtschi, […]
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Technology integration at forefront of Shelby Schools
SHELBY – Teachers in Shelby City Schools are bringing their classrooms into the 21st century thanks to a new program that emphasizes technology integration in learning. Approximately 15 Shelby teachers from every building in the district have formed the STAR team – Shelby’s Technology Advancement Resources. According to the team’s tech coach Paulette Ream, the […]
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Secretary of State lauds Safe at Home bill in Crawford Co.
BUCYRUS — Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted made a stop at Crawford County’s Board of Elections Monday to talk about his Safe at Home bill. If passed, the legislation will allow victims of domestic violence to omit their addresses on voter registration cards. Under current Ohio law, voter registration is public record. According to […]
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Lind Media Co. acquires 500 billboards across Ohio
MANSFIELD — Lind Media Company has acquired more than 500 billboards in the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati areas, according to company vice president Maura S. Siegenthaler. Financial terms were not disclosed. Included in the transaction are outdoor advertising assets in Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Crawford, Morrow, Marion, Knox, Fayette and Clinton counties. “We are excited […]
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NCSC receives capital funds for improvement projects
COLUMBUS — Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of capital funds for improvement projects at North Central State College. The funds will be used for the Kee Hall Renovation project and the Fallerius Hall IT Data Center Infrastructure project in Mansfield, Richland County. “I was happy to […]
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Joan M. Miller
Joan M. Miller, 87, of Galion, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehab Center, Marengo after a short illness. Joan was born in Marion County on Sept. 8, 1928 to the late Fred H. Geckley and the late Mary (Fisher) Burgraf. She married Wayne E. Miller on Sept. 29, 1967 and […]
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Malabar school’s reading program receives donations
MANSFIELD — Malabar Intermediate School’s library has been outfitted with new furnishings and will soon receive some new books for the students thanks to generous donations provided by local businesses and organizations. With the $1,000 donated by StarTek, the school will purchase new reading material. Sue Johnson, literacy coach, said before deciding which books to […]