Harold “Ricky” Lepley, 61, of Mansfield, fell asleep peacefully and awoke in the arms of Christ on Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2016, at Liberty Nursing Center. He was born November 6, 1954, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to Paul Lepley and Joann (Clutter) Rust. Ricky attended Malabar High School and worked for over 20 years at […]
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The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continues
MANSFIELD — The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continued this week with four supporters speaking at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council heard from four supporters of the backyard chickens ordinance, including Matthew Stanfield, chairman of Citizens for Mansfield Backyard Chickens. The issue had previously been brought before council on Feb 16, which led to some debate and […]
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Shelby has opening for finance dept. assistant
SHELBY — The City of Shelby is accepting applications for Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department. This position reports to the Director of Finance and the responsibilities include: preparing payroll; processing all necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and payments related to payroll systems and payroll taxes; maintaining general ledger transaction records and monthly general […]
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Top-selling author of Amish fiction coming to AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – Beverly Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author, is coming to Ashland University on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at Ashland University’s John C. Myers Convocation Center in the Heritage Room. In promotion of Lewis’ new book, “The Atonement,” she will be stopping in 22 locations […]
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17 area scholars honored by MOESC
MANSFIELD — Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized 17 graduating seniors from area school districts for their academic success, school and community service at its annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Dinner on Monday, March 14. Five students were awarded $500 scholarships based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing the positive […]
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Health Dept. seeks pit bull after dog bite incident
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is seeking assistance in finding a dog in Mansfield which has been implicated in biting a person. The dog is described as a large tan and white pit bull. The dog was last seen in the area of Wood Street on Thursday, March 17. Anyone seeing this dog should call […]
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Water service shut down on Howard Street and Burns Street
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department will have to shut down water service to the following areas: Howard Street from McPherson Street to Burns StreetBurns Street from Howard Street to France The water has been shut down. Water service is expected to be restored to the […]
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Spring breakers urged to beware of Zika virus
Take precautions when traveling south to warmer climates COLUMBUS, OHIO – Spring Break has started across the state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is reminding Ohioans to take special precautions if you are traveling to countries with active Zika virus transmission. Zika […]
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Potes proud to be new owner of Bellville’s Stoodt’s Market
BELLVILLE — In January 2016, Jason Potes became the owner of Stoodt’s in Bellville, following in the footsteps of founder, George Stoodt and recently retired owners, Bernie and Sharon Hollar. Potes, who studied economics at The Ohio State University, grew up in Fredericktown. “I had a strong desire to be my own boss,” he said. […]
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Richland Newhope simulates disabilities for Community Awareness Day
MANSFIELD – Twenty-five people representing businesses, schools and agencies in Richland County experienced first-hand the effects of having a disability at Richland Newhope’s 15th annual Community Awareness Day on Thursday. Participants in Community Awareness Day came from the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation’s Leadership Unlimited class. The event is just one of several activities marking March […]