MANSFIELD — A number of first-time homeowners in Mansfield are taking advantage of the current housing market to renovate choice older homes in the area. Young buyers, with a vision and a passion for do-it-yourself, have transformed classic homes into modern-day abodes. Mansfield native Josh Werner was drawn to his 1939-era home on Glenwood Boulevard […]
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St. Peter’s offers more chances for confession over Lent
MANSFIELD, Ohio — In observance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Parish is offering more opportunities for the sacrament of confession. That will include two special initiatives called, “The Light is On” and “24 Hours for the Lord,” during this Lenten season. Jeremy Miller, St. Peter’s associate priest, […]
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Division II District Final: Shelby vs. Bellevue
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Reaching Out unveils new space
MANSFIELD — From the trunk of a car, to storage units, and now a physical building, the nonprofit organization known as “Reaching Out” has come a long way. Angie Henke, the group’s founder, said it all began in 2013 when she started offering free clothing and toiletry items to people at local parking lots from […]
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Richland Co. Veterans Counsel honors Wyatt
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel honored Joan Wyatt this week with a plaque to thank her for serving as the Commander for the past two years. Joan Hamilton Wyatt is the first woman to hold the position of Commander on the Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel. She is also past Regent of […]
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Appleseed True Value Hardware owner retires after 24 years
MANSFIELD – Jerry Rentfrow is hanging up his tool belt after almost a quarter century of owning and managing Appleseed True Value Hardware. Saturday, Feb. 27, Rentfrow turned his store over to family-owned E&H Hardware Group, which will open Appleseed ACE Hardware store at 1515 Lexington Ave. in early March. It’s a transition that’s met […]
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Larry James Harris
Larry James Harris, 75, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away after an extended illness, on Feb. 25, 2016. He was born to Sherman James and Edith Ethelyn Harris on Feb. 18, 1941. Larry was an honest, down-to-earth, hardworking, patriotic man. He spent over 25 years at Tappan Industries, and then later retired from Hi-Stat. He enjoyed […]
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Eugenia “Gina” Dawn Au
Eugenia “Gina” Dawn Au, 31, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. She was born Dec. 8, 1984, in Mansfield, Ohio, and worked at Arby’s Restaurant in the kitchen. Gina was a sweet woman who was kind to everyone she met. She is survived by her father, Harold Au of Mansfield; three daughters, […]
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Another wave of 179th members deploy to Middle East
MANSFIELD – Another wave of members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th Airlift Wing departed Saturday for a near four-month deployment to the Middle East. A majority of the members leaving this weekend are C-130H aircraft maintainers. The Ohio unit is joining with the Alaska Air National Guard to complete a tactical airlift and […]
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NCSC addresses costs, student-debt issue
MANSFIELD – Earlier this month the state released the 2016 Mid-Biennium Review pertaining to higher education. The announcement outlined numerous initiatives to reduce the cost of a college education for students in Ohio. In response, Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College trumpeted numerous initiatives implemented at NC State. “Our efforts, and the […]