An economic opportunities forum was held Thursday at Deer Ridge Golf Club to discuss Ohio shale development. Several protestors stood at the entrance to the golf club’s drive, but “fracking,” the abbreviated descriptor for hydraulic fracturing, was not at the heart of the discussion. The forum brought together nearly 100 representatives of the Richland and […]
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Fourth of July parade planned for Bellville
Mayor Darrell E. Banks issued a reminder that this year’s Liberty Day Festival in Bellville will be on July 4 with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. Spectators line Main Street, Bell Street, and Church Street to view the parade. The parade begins at the American Legion at 11 a.m. and marches south on Main […]
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Voegele fire leaves residents displaced
Voegele apartment residents were displaced from their homes following a fire on June 26 and it appears that a gas line in the building had been struck by lightning. Residents either individually found their own alternate housing, evacuated to a Red Cross shelter, or were provided hotel rooms by the Red Cross. When they can […]
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Lincoln Highway and the Eagle Scouts cross the generations
Four Eagle Scouts were part of the Centennial ceremony of the Lincoln Highway in Mansfield. Bernard R. Queneau, the senior Boy Scout at the event, and Brian Cassler the youngest, have histories with the Lincoln Highway. Their stories are unique and cross generations. “It got me all pepped up, I’ll tell you, my adrenaline is […]
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Area youth enjoy summer science camp
This week Shelby Science Camp encouraged children to put their thinking hats on and explore the science world at Seltzer Park in Shelby. This is the first year that the camp has taken place and it has been a success. “It’s been going well The. kids are very enthusiastic about learning,” said Nichole Witchey-Putnam, director […]
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Balloonfest returns, adds to festivities
The Ashland Balloonfest returns for the twenty third year, June 28 – 30, with live entertainment, children’s activities, a variety of foods offered, and tethered balloon rides at $10 per person and $30 for a family of four. Located at Freer Field in Ashland, the event is offering some new experiences this year, for those […]
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Flame of Hope runs south
Richland County law enforcement personnel showed their support of the Special Olympics by participating in the 27th annual Torch Run this morning. The run kicked off around 8:30 a.m. at the Kroger on Lexington Avenue, sponsor of this event for the past eight years. About twelve people participated, including law enforcement officials from various Richland […]
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Anna Dorner
Anna Wilma Dorner, 88, of Mansfield, beloved wife of Robert A. Dorner, passed away into eternity Tuesday evening, June 25, 2013 in the peaceful surroundings of her home after an extended illness. She was born May 23, 1925 in Mansfield to the late Wilma (Eichinger) and William Schuff. She was born, lived and died at […]
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About the Video: Soap Box Derby of 1939
With a rich tradition dating back to the 1930s, the North Central Ohio Soap Box has been fixture in downtown Mansfield. To celebrate the upcoming derby, we would like to share this short video clip from 1939. The clip was filmed and narrated by filmmaker and projectionist Harry DeLaney, for screening at the Ohio Theater […]
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Peiker family fighting cancer 17 years and counting
In 1996, Norbert Peiker heard the fateful words, “You have cancer.” Since then, both he and his wife, Barbara Peiker, have been on a mission to not only fight the cancer battle, but also to inform and encourage others who are affected by this disease. Peiker ran the Boston Marathon in the spring of 1996 […]