The American Cancer Society officially kicked off its third campaign for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Mansfield coming up on Oct. 25. The Kobacker Room at Ed Pickens’ Café on Main was decked out in pink on Tuesday morning as representatives from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer survivors and members of […]
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Local couple founds volleyball league that’s now in its 11th year
With sand volleyball season in full swing, it’s not unusual to see a multitude of people convene at the local courts. Players with the Richland Area Volleyball League are among those to hit the courts at Lexington Community Park—a tradition that has been going strong for the last 11 years thanks to Scott and Gretchen […]
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Downtown Mansfield projects still under discussion
Two downtown revitalization projects proposed for Mansfield in 2013 are still on hold as community leaders continue to discuss the details for each scenario. The reunification of Central Park and the conversion of Main and Diamond Streets to two-way traffic are on the table between Mayor Tim Theaker, Central Park committee member John Siegenthaler, and […]
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“Bank on a Cure” with Richland Bank’s 5K
Richland Bank will hold its annual “Banking on a Cure,” a 5K run/walk on Aug. 23 to benefit the American Cancer Society. Richland Bank has been involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for over eight years, said co-captain of the Richland Bank Relay for Life team Kristina Dickison. Richland Bank’s relay team sports […]
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Phyllis M. McQuillen
Phyllis M. McQuillen, 91, of Mansfield, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral. Born March 13, 1923 in Greenwich, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Bertha (Stoops) Coffman. She had worked for Therm-O-Disc and Spiegel and was a member of Ridgeway First Church of God. She loved to read. Surviving are two […]
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RYP tickets available for comedy show at Renaissance
The Richland Young Professionals have exclusive tickets available for the annual “Third Saturday in August” Comedy Show at The Renaissance on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. RYP members can purchase a ticket for $20 ($5 off), plus receive entry to an exclusive post-show VIP event to meet the comedians and enjoy appetizers and drinks […]
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Ohio Department of Education extends scholarship application deadline
The Ohio Department of Education announced that the deadline to apply for an EdChoice or EdChoice Expansion (Income-Based) scholarship is now extended to September 5. The application window was originally scheduled to close August 1. Who is eligible to apply for an EdChoice scholarship? In the Mansfield area, any student who just completed 6th grade […]
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Rosalind E. Pittenger
Rosalind E. Pittenger, 86, of Ashland, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Lutheran Village of Ashland following an extended illness. Born March 7, 1928 in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Foster and Ruth (Muth) Ost. A homemaker, Rosalind was a strong and loving mother who was very family oriented. She was well traveled […]
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Charles “Charlie” J. Lilly
Charles “Charlie” J. Lilly, 78, of 404 South Wiley, Crestline, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield after a long illness. Charlie was born in Raleigh County, WV on May 10, 1936 to the late Charles “Les” and Garnet (Stover) Lilly. He married Linda L. […]
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Rick L. Pummell
Rick L. Pummell, 55, of Nova, Ohio, died unexpectedly Friday, August 8, 2014 at Samaritan Regional Health Care System. He was born February 20, 1959 in Lodi, Ohio. Rick was employed with RRR Trucking and loved watching Andy Griffith and Mayberry television shows. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest enjoyment was his family, […]