MANSFIELD — The Oasis of Love Church’s fourth annual community block party is planned for Saturday, near the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center.The end-of-summer tradition features backpack giveaways and free haircuts to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year. Plenty of free entertainment is also on tap, including a rock climbing wall, bouncy houses […]
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Kathleen “Joan” Sunnucks
Kathleen “Joan” Sunnucks, 86, of Crestline, passed away at Arbors of Mifflin on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Joan was born on September 29, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Breen) Cullen. A dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who cherished time with her family. A woman of strong Christian […]
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Richland Academy instructor receives national recognition
MANSFIELD — Rachel Ballitch, a five-year summer intern and four-year private music teacher at Richland Academy of the Arts was recently recognized in a national singing event. Ballitch competed in the National Association of Teachers Singing (NATS) semifinal competition. Ballitch eventually finished third in her age division. Concert Cabernet NATS is the largest professional association […]
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Woodland pool enjoys rebound summer
MANSFIELD — The Woodland Pool has made serious strides after its board announced it would be closing almost one year ago. “The pool had some difficult times,” said Sarah Esmont, a member of the newly rejuvenated club board. “Nearly a year ago, the board said we were out of money.” For families who had been […]
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Bucyrus Fire, Police Dept. to participate in Aug. 6 National Night Out
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Police and Fire Departments, along with city officials will be observing the event with local citizens at Block Parties in Bucyrus. City officials are requesting block party organizers to call the Police Department, 419-562-1006, and register their party so they can be provided street barricades and other amenities prior to the […]
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Pop-up splash pad rescheduled for Aug. 3 at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker and Parks Manager Mark Abrams have announced the City of Mansfield Parks Department and the City of Mansfield Fire Department’s previously scheduled pop-up splash pad has been rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. The new scheduled date will be Saturday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. weather permitting at North Lake Park. […]
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Rossi hoping for repeat IndyCar win at Mid-Ohio this weekend
LEXINGTON — Alexander Rossi would love to see a repeat of last year’s performance in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio — even including the ill-fated, post-race celebration. The 27-year-old California native drove a flawless weekend in 2018, capturing the pole and then using a two-pit strategy to dominate the NTT IndyCar Series field on the 2.258-mile […]
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Mansfield Schools Board of Education appoints new administrators
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools District appointed new administrators and added new AP courses to the high school class option at Tuesday night’s meeting. The school board approved superintendent Stan Jefferson’s six appointments, including: Andrea Moyer, Tom Hager, Marinise Harris, Nikia Fletcher, Jason Douglas and Renee Bessick. Moyer, who served as principal at Malabar […]
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Bratwurst Festival puts out the call for more volunteers
BUCYRUS — The Bratwurst Festival is about three weeks away, and the event organizers are looking for additional volunteer help. “It takes several hundred volunteers to make the event the success that it is. We are all volunteers – there are no paid positions within the organization,” said Kevin Myers, Assistant Director. There are several […]
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Sherri Lee Hannaford
Sherri Lee Hannaford, age 76, of Loudonville, died Monday July 22, 2019 at the University Hospital in Cleveland. Sherri was born August 13, 1942 in Warren, Ohio the only child of the late Mel and Evelyn (Bash) Shilling. She was extremely proud of her parents. Sherri’s family moved to Loudonville when she was one year […]