Members of the Mansfield City School District Financial Planning and Supervision Commission were not happy at their August 28 meeting when it was discovered that four new positions within the district were not included in the most recent five-year forecast. The Financial Planning and Supervision Committee noted the Mansfield Board of Education approved four positions […]
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Seniors receive more than health screenings during weekly group
Pearl Black was all smiles as she got her blood pressure and blood sugar checked last week by a nurse from the Richland Public Health. Black is a member of the “Yes We Can” senior group, which meets weekly to give people over age 60 a place to go, people to interact with and activities […]
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Local men share behind-the-scene stories of Shawshank Redemption
Mansfield, Ohio may seem like an unlikely place for Hollywood personalities, films and cocktail parties–except for Shawshank Redemption. When the filming of Shawshank Redemption made its way into Mansfield for the summer of 1993, many locals enjoyed the thrill of appearing on the big-screen, even if only for a moment. As part of the Shawshank […]
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Scam phone calls continue; IRS identifies 5 easy ways to spot suspicious calls
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con […]
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Shawshank Trail
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Shawshank 20th Cocktail Party image gallery
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Mansfield Mavericks preview upcoming year, introduce coaches
The Ohio State University Mansfield and North Central State College Athletic Director Mike LaCroix calls his athletic program a “hidden gem” that provides student athletes the opportunity to continue their playing careers. On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Mansfield Mavericks held their first annual press conference to introduce their coaches and provide expectations on the upcoming […]
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Bellville museum debuts new funeral exhibit in time for Bellville fair
Area residents are invited to explore the history of the funeral industry with the Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society Museum’s new exhibit featuring Snyder Funeral Home, just in time for the upcoming Bellville Street Fair. Ruth Shinabarker, curator of the museum, was inspired to do the exhibit after finding two Snyder Funeral Home signs in the […]
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Shawshank superfans visit Mansfield
A movie doesn’t become the most popular film of all time without a loyal fanbase. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Shawshank Redemption has brought fans to Ohio from all over the globe to explore The Shawshank Trail, view the movie on the big screen at the Renaissance theater, get autographs from celebrities, and even attend […]
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Help local fire departments “Fill the Boot”
As part of a national effort to improve and save the lives of those affected by muscle disease, the Mansfield and Madison Fire Departments are hitting the streets, asking people to help “Fill the Boot.” The Fill the Boot campaign is an annual donation drive created through a partnership between the Muscular Dystrophy Association and […]