Earlier this summer, four local divers from Lexington attended a diving camp in Indiana. While there, they were able to develop and refine their diving techniques and skills. These young teenagers have aspirations to go to college with a diving scholarship. They continue to dive on a daily basis throughout the summer. Brooke Dingess, Ty […]
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Local youth pitch in, clean up after flood
“There are about 30 of us all together from the different churches going around the city helping out with different projects,” said Josh Harpold, youth pastor at Core Community Church. Core Community Church, First Church of God, and Shelby Alliance Church youth groups are lending a hand to the community in Shelby this week. Harpold and […]
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Vertical gardens assembled at NECIC
Colorful and inventive vertical gardening systems were donated to NECIC [North End Community Involvement Collaborative] and were installed by volunteers this week. Nearly thirty volunteers assembled the units as part of a workshop to demonstrate the functionality of these now permanent structures at NECIC. The three gardens are located behind the Bissman building and beside […]
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Shelby City council talks parks, flood, and finance
Parks, flooding and finances were the dominant topics during Shelby’s city council meeting Monday night. The vice president of the Shelby park board, Dave Keinath, addressed council on progress in Seltzer Park. Mayor Marilyn John gave an update regarding last week’s flooding. And Director of Finance, Robert Lafferty, made note of serious concerns in the […]
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Fire damage lingers long after flames
On the night of June 26, the Mansfield Fire Department was called to 211 N. Main St., Mansfield with report of fire at 7:59 p.m. The Fire Department and the Red Cross responded to the Voegele apartments, which included 21 occupied residences. Smoke alarms did not function when the building was struck by lightning, however […]
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BNOC connecting people and meeting needs
The Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center website “We always seem to be able to fill needs,” says Carol Hoeflich volunteer and trustee at the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC). The center has served the residents of the Bellville-Butler area for the past three years, and is home to the Clothesline, a service that offers gently used […]
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New leadership welcomed at Lucas Schools
Dan Freund was welcomed to the Lucas administration staff in the familiar role of superintendent at the Lucas Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. As mandated by the law, Freund cannot officially start working until two months after his retirement, which began July 1. Thus, his start date at Lucas will be Sept. 1. […]
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The Gorman Nature Center
The Gorman Nature Center hosts several events during the summer and this week they offer “Hunting for Dragonflies” on July 18, led by the authors Larry Rosche and Judy Semroc. Their book, Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio will go from page to practice when the hunt begins at 10 a.m. In addition to dragonflies, […]
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James Petroff
James Petroff, 87, of Mansfield, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at his residence. Born October 8, 1925 in Mansfield, he was the son of Steven and Ordona (Chokreff) Petroff. He was a 1943 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS McDermott. He was […]
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Caroline “Connie” Wald Murphy
Caroline “Connie” Wald Murphy, age 102, of Brookwood Place, Ashland passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. She died in her sleep after a short illness. Mrs. Murphy was born July 1, 1910 in Texas to Philip and Barbara Wald. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She traveled the United States following her […]