MANSFIELD – Nearly 40 years ago, President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one.” Since then, law enforcement has been engaged in a war on drugs across the nation and abroad. Battles are now being fought by multiple agencies across Ohio with the common goal to protect and defend their homes and communities […]
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Area Agency on Aging to host blood drive at Hawkins Corner on Oct. 4
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced there will be a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will take place at the Hawkins Corner Building located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. Hawkins Corner is located on the RCT bus […]
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Risen Savior Lutheran Church opens doors for worship Oct. 27
MANSFIELD — A new church will open on Oct. 27 in Mansfield. The Risen Savior Lutheran Church, at 1685 Lexington Ave., will begin worship services on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. “We are people who share a common faith in the true and living God, a common commitment to share the good news about Jesus […]
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Moving from Self Criticism to Self-Compassion
Do you ever feel like you are your own worst critic? Does it feel like you are forever pushing yourself to be better, but deep down you never feel good enough? We live in a culture which drives us to do more, to have more, to be more. We want the perfect relationship, the perfect body, […]
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OHSAA adjusts soccer state title schedule due to U.S. women’s team match
COLUMBUS – In addition to welcoming the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) to Columbus in November, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that the OHSAA soccer state championship games at MAPFRE Stadium will take place a day later than previously announced due to the schedule that week at the stadium. The OHSAA […]
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How Much Will You Need to Retire?
Brought to you by Charles P. Hahn, CFP® in conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors*How much money will it take for you to retire in style? Will $2 million do the trick? How about $5 million? Or perhaps you can get by on less.If the question leaves you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Just 38 […]
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Richard E. Schafer
Richard E. Schafer, age 90, of Mansfield passed away, Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his home. He was born June 17, 1929 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Gerald S. and Mabel (Michael) Schafer and was graduated from Greenville High School in 1947. During his high school years, Richard competed as a boxer, earning […]
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2019 Fall Hike for Health is set for Oct. 19
LUCAS — Richland Public Health’s annual “Fall Hike for Health” is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Malabar Farm State Park and Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield. The fall hikes are in their 19th year at Malabar Farm State Park and 5th year at Gorman Nature Center. Enjoy the beauty of Ohio’s fall colors at both locations […]
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Jake’s management abruptly closes steakhouse in Ashland
ASHLAND — Jake’s Steakhouse in Ashland has closed its doors after 15 years in business at 1040 Sugarbush Court. Jake’s Steakhouse managing partner Tim DeRodes offered an electronic message to employees over the weekend that read: “To all my Ashland employees, “This post is devastating to all and heartbreaking to me. I have to (cease) […]
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Civil War veteran became Mohican Valley’s highest-ranking officer
PERRYSVILLE — The Mohican area has raised a number of politicians and military officers, but perhaps the highest ranking was a Perrysville native born on Nov. 18, 1835. His name was Americus Vespuccius Rice, the son of Clark Hammond Rice and Catherine Mowers Rice. After being raised in Perrysville he went on to study the […]