MANSFIELD — A large bee hive fixed under the first floor of a Rivera Ridge Road was enough to get Eric “Critter” McCool buzzing. McCool, one of the world’s foremost stinging insect extraction experts, spent Friday removing a hive above a garage at 1665 Rivera Ridge Road. “We have been hired by this client here […]
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GALLERY: IndyCar Series drivers practice Friday morning for Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio
DSC_0227.jpg DSC_0012.jpg DSC_0018.jpg DSC_0024.jpg DSC_0031.jpg DSC_0043.jpg DSC_0060.jpg DSC_0078.jpg DSC_0083.jpg Colton Herta races through the Carousel turn during practice for the 2019 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. DSC_0116.jpg DSC_0119.jpg DSC_0123.jpg DSC_0130.jpg DSC_0134.jpg DSC_0141.jpg DSC_0147.jpg Simon Pagenaud powers through a turn at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Friday. The French racer had the second fastest lap […]
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Mansfield Symphony announces new youth strings conductor
MANSFIELD — Anthony Springer is the new Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings Conductor, according to a press release issued Friday by the Renaissance Performing Arts Association and Mansfield Symphony Orchestra. Springer, the orchestra director at Mount Vernon City Schools, has more than 15 years of string education experience. He has a Master of Music Education from […]
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Road closures dot Mansfield, Richland County starting July 29
MANSFIELD — The city of Mansfield and the Richland County Engineer’s office have announced the closure of a couple of roads next week. The engineer’s office has stated that Wheatcraft Road, between Brokaw Road and Hill Road in Worthington Township, will be closed Tuesday, July 30, and will remain closed through Thursday, Aug. 1. The […]
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MOESC appoints Fetter as Special Education Consultant for Alternative Schools
MANSFIELD – Angela Fetter was has been selected Special Education Consultant for Alternative Schools during the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) Board of Governors meeting July 24. Fetter has been serving in Student Services for Marion City Schools for the last seven years. She started as an Intervention Specialist where she was named PTA Area […]
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Gorman-Rupp Co. declares cash dividend; reports 2nd quarter performance
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC), based in Mansfield, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable Sept. 10, 2019, to shareholders of record Aug. 15, 2019. This will mark the 278th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The Gorman-Rupp […]
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Hammett has 1st-round lead at Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament
MANSFIELD — Tammy Hammett carded an 80 to take the first round lead in the championship flight of this week’s Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament, played at Oak Tree Golf Club. Dawn Thornton and Linda Kidwell are tied for second with scores of 83, with Cindy Wheeler and Puttu Bhat following close behind with scores of […]
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Mansfield, Ontario switch to new electric supplier, anticipate lower bills
MANSFIELD — The residents of Mansfield and Ontario should soon see lower electric rates, as both cities began electric aggregation contracts with Dynegy Energy Services in early July.The city of Mansfield entered a 34-month electric aggregation contract for a fixed rate of 4.915 cents per kilowatt hour, and the city of Ontario secured a rate […]
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Destination Mansfield, Chamber update commissioners: ‘It’s been a crazy good year’
MANSFIELD — Destination Mansfield and Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development leaders attended the Richland County commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning to provide a mid-year update. Destination Mansfield President Lee Tasseff and Chamber President and CEO, Jodie Perry both highlighted successes from the past seven months. They attributed a significant portion of the progress to the collaboration they’ve […]
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Fetter selected MOESC special education consultant for alternative schools
MANSFIELD — Angela Fetter was selected special education consultant for alternative schools during the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors meeting Wednesday. Fetter has worked in student services for Marion City Schools for the past seven years. She started as an intervention specialist and was selected PTA Area 8 Educator of the Year in […]