“The bus draws a lot of attention when you’re driving down the road. You get a lot of looks while traveling on 71,” said owner Terry Tash. Co-owner Carla Tash said, “A lot of people will pull right up next to us and take pictures.” This is the first season that the Snowie Daze Bus […]
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Incoming students developing leadership skills at OSU-Mansfield
Each summer, incoming freshman at The Ohio State University-Mansfield have the opportunity to interact with one another, while identifying and enhancing their skill-sets, by participating in Camp Hetuck. Camp Hetuck is a two-day leadership camp designed for incoming OSU-Mansfield students who are interested in becoming involved in college. The students participate in various team building […]
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Richland County Foundation announces new appointment
Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Robert T. (Bob) Barrett as Vice-President of Finance and Operations. As a Mansfield native, Barrett joins to the Foundation with a rich history of Mansfield and the Richland County area. He is a graduate of Malabar High School and received a scholarship from the Richland […]
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Emergency room visit saves life
MANSFIELD — Sandy Smith was one of those people who hated to wait for treatment in MedCentral’s Emergency Department. She has since changed her mind. Her 40-year-old husband, Jason, was in the throes of a heart attack when the rescue squad brought him in to the emergency area. Michelle Evans, R.N., performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation […]
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Gift shop raises funds for hospital
Perhaps you have stopped in to look around or to purchase a gift for a new mother in the maternity ward or a unique gift to comfort or bring a smile to loved one. Chances are you did not realize that pink teddy bear or piece of jewelry you bought to brighten someones day goes […]
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Shiloh Ox Roast brings food, festivity
“It has gone really well this year. We are very pleased with the turnout we have seen,” said parade chairman of Shiloh Fire Department, Tom Messmore. Shiloh was celebrating the 47th Annual Fireman’s Ox Roast and it went on July 26 and July 27. “We had over 8,000 pounds of beef here this year and we were […]
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Food for thought at the Madison school board
Madison’s school lunches have been awarded a rating of excellent. The report from the Director of Food Services, Diane Coleman, served food for thought on the topic of school lunch trends during the Board of Education meeting last week. Food administrator Diane Coleman stated, “This has been my most challenging year, out of 21 years […]
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Lexington Scouts keep up with the times
“We live in such a society as instant gratification,” said Jenny Dover, a Boy Scout committee member. “And this is about teaching long-term commitments.” Boy Scout Troop 152 has had a long tradition in Lexington. Over 100 Eagle Scouts have come through the troop. They have managed to keep involvement strong and continue to make […]
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Lexington 5K brings support to Alzheimer’s
Despite the wet weather conditions, participants were out to support the Mid-Ohio Home Health 5K Run & Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday morning in Lexington. “Everything has gone surprisingly smooth throughout this event,” said Mid-Ohio Home Health Marketing Director and organizer of the 5K, Leo Hess. The 5K marked the first year that Mid-Ohio Home […]
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Hospice celebrates A Midsummer’s Night
MedCentral Hospice celebrated community and caring at A Midsummer’s Night Friday night. It was an evening of elegance, dining, and fundraising. But more than that, it was evening that celebrated the spirit of caring. Ernest “Ernie” Hardwick and Rick Taylor were special honorees who embody the kind of caring to which hospice is dedicated. Hospice […]