Biking is a growing interest among individuals of all ages. In a period of five years, (2006-2011) Ohio’s bike commuters in Cleveland, Columbus, Akron, Toledo and Cincinnati increased 43 percent, according to numbers found on Governing Magazine. But before jumping on the bike, however, new cyclists might want to take preliminary steps to ensure a safe […]
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Shetty named executive director of Regional Planning Commission
Jotika Shetty has been named executive director of the Richland County Regional Planning Commission, the Commission’s President Chriss Harris announced. For the past 10 years, Shetty has been a planner and environmental coordinator for the Mansfield-based civil engineering firm of K.E. McCartney & Associates. Shetty, 40, earned a Bachelor Degree in architecture from the Manipal […]
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Popcorn sales to help send Boy Scouts to camp
The Heart of Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America expects to sell over $900,000 worth of popcorn this fall. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be selling delicious Camp Masters Popcorn at various businesses and door-to-door in your neighborhood between the dates of Aug. 22 and Oct. 28. Over 70 percent of the dollars will […]
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Richland Pregnancy Services kicks off matching grant challenge
Richland Pregnancy Services is inviting individuals and companies to contribute to their $25,000 matching grant challenge, made possible by a generous donor. Any amount given from August through Oct. 31 will be matched up to $25,000. This matching gift will help RPS complete the Phase Two project of their building program. Phase Two consists of all […]
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Three new retailers coming to Ontario
Construction of the Ontario Towne Center Outlet is moving along, meaning that the City of Ontario will soon have three new retail stores—Maurices, rue21, and ULTA Beauty. The Ontario Towne Center Outlet is one of the latest developments occurring in Ontario. Construction of the 20,000 square foot building began earlier this year. The outlet will […]
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Mansfield City kindergarteners gear up for school
For the first year, Mansfield City Schools tried a Kindergarten Readiness Camp, held from Aug. 11-15 in the Springmill Learning Center to help mitigate anxieties of children new to school. Moving on from preschool and day care to all day kindergarten in a large building filled with unknowns can be daunting to a five-year-old. Some […]
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Blueberry Festival opens to crowds
Lexington’s Blueberry Festival kicked off on Thursday night with music, food, and family fun. Lexington Community Park was filled with people enjoying the cool summer evening. Crowds flooded the midway and adjoining park. The festival opened with a musical performance by Juvenile Mindset, followed by Blue Moonshine, and a Local Guitar Stars jam session from […]
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Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival opens for the weekend
The 47th annual Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival opened on Thursday Aug. 14 to crowds and elected its new Queen Tessa Starner. The festival will continue through Saturday, and with traditional German brats, entertainment, eating contests, and rides and games. After opening ceremonies at noon, Thursday featured entertainment and many contests. The favorite of kids and adults […]
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David Yunker
David R. Yunker, 35, of Mansfield died Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2014, in OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1978, in Mansfield. He was a graduate of Madison High School. A hard worker, David had previously been employed at both Candlewood Lake as a maintenance person and at Cole Tool & Die. He was […]
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Imogene Kiamy
Imogene Kiamy, 84, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Born Nov. 28, 1929, in Perrysville, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Cowen) Fox. She is survived by a son, Mark (Mary Kay) Kiamy and two grandsons, Sean and Seth Kiamy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Kiamy. Funeral services […]