This fall, the Mansfield YMCA will host its annual Youth Flag Football League. This league is designed for boys and girls who want to learn the fundamentals of football in a positive and uplifting environment. The league is currently in its seventh year and has grown to approximately 175 participants, noted Kerrick Franklin, Community Outreach […]
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Offense outpaces defense in football
When Lee Owens, currently the coach at Ashland University, led Galion High School to a state title in 1985, they beat Youngstown Cardinal Mooney 6-0 in the state title game. That’s a 6-0 as a final score, not the score after the first quarter. I can’t remember the last time there was a score like […]
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Lucas opens old Liquid building for LCC fundraiser
The new Lucas Community Center (LCC) was open over the Labor Day weekend for residents to see the progress still under way on the old Liquid nightclub. Events were planned daily Friday through Monday in the partially remodeled building and on the property grounds. “It’s like an open house,” explained LCC Board Member Linda Waggle […]
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Madison’s Grose is Richland Source Athlete of the Week
MADISON TOWNSHIP — If volleyball or basketball doesn’t work out, maybe Mekaila Grose can pursue a career in dance. Madison’s senior middle hitter and middle blocker can pirouette with the best of them. This week’s Richland Source Athlete of the Week, Grose likes to have fun on the volleyball court. Her infectious smile — not […]
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Patricia Henderson
Patricia Ann Henderson, age 77, of Mansfield, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2014 at home with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Henderson was born Oct. 18, 1936, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, living in the Mansfield area since 1960. She retired from WalMart, where she worked in management. Mrs. Henderson was affiliated with […]
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Charles Gardner Jr.
Charles L. Gardner Jr., 74, Galion, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at Galion Pointe Nursing Home, Galion. Charles was born in Columbus on Jan. 15, 1940, to the late Charles and Mary (Maneely) Gardner, Sr. He married Jean A. Jarvis on Aug. 4, 1972, and she survives him. He was retired from Brosco, Mansfield as a […]
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Lelia Tormaschy
From an early age, Lelia Tormaschy was enamored with horses. Their grace, beauty, spirit and fire were a magnetic joy throughout her life. In riding a horse, Lelia borrowed freedom. Lelia was freed like the wind through the mane of Secretariat, as she passed away late Thursdayevening Aug. 28, 2014 in her Mansfield home. She was […]
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Humane Society of Richland County to host 12th Annual Strutt Your Mutt
Everyone needs shelter, food and water – including dogs. That’s why the Humane Society of Richland County hosts the Strutt Your Mutt Canine Festival each year, and has been for 12 years now. This year it will be held Sept. 12 and 13. This year, the organization’s goal is to raise $15,000 by attracting dog […]
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“Pagliacci” performance puts audience on edge of seats
Mid-Ohio Opera, founded by home grown talent Joel Vega, debuted their first full-length performance at First United Methodist Church on Saturday evening. Pagliacci was performed as a concert, with Vega in the starring role. Gulimina Mahamuti accompanied the performers on the church’s grand piano. The rest of the performers were imported from across the country, […]
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Be disaster aware: September is National Preparedness Month
CHICAGO –September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority. “National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all need to prepare for disasters and emergencies,” said FEMA Region V acting regional administrator, Janet Odeshoo. “Make disaster readiness manageable by taking one step […]