Larry L.”Pete” Ward, 71, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at MedCentral Mansfield after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1941 in Mansfield, he was the son of Forrest R. and Helen V. (Cosgrove) Ward. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Larry retired from Crane Plumbing. He was a member of […]
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Mansfield man shot three times
The Mansfield Police Department responded to a call Wednesday evening to 191 N. Benton Street, Mansfield, at approximately 5:14 p.m. According to the police report, Sarah Crawford reported that her husband had been shot. Police found that Paul Crawford, 38, of Mansfield, sustained three gunshot wounds as a result of a drive-by shooting. A Mansfield […]
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Ontario council announces a retirement
Charlotte Hellinger’s retirement was announced at Ontario City Council’s regular meeting Thursday night. In other council activity, council member Larry Arnold thanked police and city officials for their help in the Fourth of July Festival and Mayor Larry Collins gave an update on the bandshell project. Also, Service-Safety Director Roger Heston made note of hydrant flushing […]
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Ontario football prepares for NOL switch
After 25 years of competing within the North Central Conference (NCC), Ontario athletics will now participate in the Northern Ohio League (NOL). Ontario will join six other league members: Bellevue, Norwalk, Shelby, Sandusky, Tiffin Columbian, and Willard. Newly appointed Athletic Director, Chris Miller, stated, “In conversations I’ve had with coaches and the community, it seems that […]
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Ashland University chef to be Cooks Camp instructor
ASHLAND, Ohio — Pete Wallin, chef/manager in Ashland University’s Student Dining, will be returning as an instructor at this year’s 12th Annual Cooks Camp held at Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion July 17-20. The four-day workshop is for Ohio high school senior culinary students in the Food Service Management and Culinary Arts Programs. It is […]
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”Pass the Pepper Please”
In our increasingly health conscious world, people are searching for more natural, holistic remedies for various health concerns. English poet, William Coupen once penned the famous line, “Variety’s the very spice of life…”. If that is to be believed, we may also believe that the variety of spices found in our cupboards may very well […]
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Don Nash: More than fashion sense
Don Nash has been in the business of men’s fashion for 52 years in Mansfield. His was the first Ralph Lauren account in Ohio, and believes in the highest possible respect in business. “The maximum respect goes all the way to the sheep farmer,” he stated in his Third Street store downtown, Don Nash Limited. […]
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Tax reforms good for Ohio families and businesses
Last week, Governor John Kasich announced that nearly $1 billion was being added to Ohio’s “Rainy Day” Fund, which sets aside money for times of economic hardship. Compared to three years ago when the fund contained just 89 cents, the fact that Ohio now has $1.48 billion in reserve is good news for taxpayers all […]
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Lucas committee monitors speed camera activity
The Lucas Village Council Law, Safety, and Traffic Enforcement committee discussed the traffic control cameras on Tuesday evening, deciding to leave them in place and continue monitoring the activity. They also discussed using the revenue generated by the traffic cameras to improve streets and sidewalks. Committee chair Tom Sawyer asked Lucas mayor Todd Hall to […]
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Neighborhood immunizations for August
Infants, children and adults can get the shots they need at our Neighborhood Immunization Clinics staffed by public health nurses from the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department. Children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and need an up-to-date shot record. Medicaid and Managed Care cards are accepted. No child is denied vaccines due to inability to […]