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Posted inEducation
Students head back to school, administrators prepare
Students and their families are preparing to head back to school. As the 2014-2015 school year approaches, local administrators are gearing up for what they hope are successful academic years. Tim Tarvin, superintendent of Shelby City Schools, said, “We’re really excited and feel that we’ve been riding the waves of success and we want to […]
Posted inSports
Cortelletti, Lynch capture county crowns
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Ontario Warrior and newly-crowned county champ Brett Cortelletti summed up the 28th annual B-Dry Richland County Cross Country Championship in a single word. “Lonely,” said Cortelletti when asked to describe his race around the grounds at Madison Comprehensive High School. Lonely indeed. A senior, Cortelletti ran away and hid from the competition en […]
Posted inNews
Portland Way North bridge closing for 90 days
The Portland Way North bridge in Galion was to close late Monday, Aug. 18. The bridge closing will drastically alter commutes for many Galion citizens and access to local businesses. Alternative routes, however, are being put in place The bridge will be closed for 90 days starting late Aug. 18 for necessary reconstruction and other […]
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Mansfield Playhouse, Ontario officials participate in viral Ice Bucket Challenge
Three members of the Mansfield Playhouse and three Ontario officials were up for a challenge Monday–an Ice Bucket Challenge, that is. Mansfield Playhouse Theater Manager Tammy Wertz, Artistic Director Doug Wertz and Board of Trustees President Steve Zigmund, as well as Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson, Ontario Councilman Eddie Gallo, and Ontario Police Sgt. Brian Williams each […]
Posted inBusiness
Lex, Ontario grads’ online ticket exchange gains national attention
Alex Burkhart can attest to the power of timing. In the span of two weeks, the 2007 Lexington graduate was able to see the beginning of his entrepreneurial dream come to life overseeing his own business called Tixers. Tixers is a digital ticket exchange company based in Covington, Kentucky that launched in September of 2013. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
‘Shawshank’ actor to display photography at Tog Loft
Scott Mann is known the world over for his portrayal of Glenn Quentin in the seven-time Academy Award-nominated motion picture, “The Shawshank Redemption,” but regionally Mann has established himself on the other side of the camera as a photographer and digital artist. Fans will have the rare opportunity to explore both facets of his career […]
Posted inLife and Culture
NAMImobile statewide anti-discrimination tour to stop in Mansfield Aug. 28
The NAMImobile will be visiting Mansfeld as part of the 2014 statewide anti-discrimination tour on Aug. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. The NAMImobile will be parked at the Gazebo in downtown Mansfield. Over the summer, the NAMImobile will visit 100 communities throughout the state as part of this tour. The purpose of the NAMImobile […]
Posted inObituaries
Christianna “Christi” Lynn Ringler
Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Christianna “Christi” Lynn Ringler, 16, of Ashland, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Just weeks prior to […]
Posted inObituaries
David Haering
“Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint,” Isaiah 40:31. David L. Haering 84, of Mansfield is now soaring high and no longer weary as he passed into God’s everlasting arms on […]