MANSFIELD — Haring Realty has announced that new Realtor, Connie Ament has joined its growing sales team. Ament is a lifelong Richland County resident, born and raised in Shelby. She and her husband, Mic, raised two daughters and have lived in the house that belonged to her grandfather for the past 21 years. Before joining […]
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Shawshank director Frank Darabont to attend 25th anniversary festivities
MANSFIELD – Organizers of “The Shawshank Redemption” 25th anniversary Celebration announced Tuesday that director, screenwriter and producer Frank Darabont will take part in the Aug. 16 to 18 events in Mansfield. Darabont will join panel discussions about the film and sign autographs for fans. Acclaimed for his film adaptations of Stephen King novellas, Darabont both […]
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Richland County commissioners salute local parole, probation officers
MANSFIELD — Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Brent Robinson said Tuesday his job is made easier by local parole and probation officers. “I am not willing to put someone on (community control) unless I believe that person is actually going to be supervised,” Robinson said. “I can tell you the people in this room […]
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Matthew Allan Evans
Matthew Allan Evans, 37, of Perrysville, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Ashland. He was born on May 15, 1982 in Mansfield to Scott Evans Sr. and the late Connie (Herndon) Evans. Matt graduated from Madison High School in Mansfield. He was a sheet metal worker for RG Smith. Matthew loved racing motorcycles and enjoyed mountain biking, fishing […]
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Control Board approves excavation plans for new Mansfield Police shooting range
MANSFIELD — New plans for a shooting range for the Mansfield Police Department were the focus of the city’s Board of Control meeting Tuesday morning. The board approved a $35,000 excavation and build for 30-foot walls in connection with a shooting range near Mansfield Lahm Airport. Since November 2018, plans of a shooting range have […]
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Nature Park schedule released for 2019 Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — In addition to the rides, barns and eating those favorite Fair foods, fairgoers are encouraged to check out what’s happening at the Nature Park during the Richland County Fair, Aug. 4 to 10. At the Nature Park you can relax on seating shaded by large trees and surrounded by beautiful native plant gardens, […]
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Six Things You Need to Make a Change
We all know that we should eat healthily, exercise regularly, drink lots of water, practice mindfulness, reduce our screen time, floss regularly, and wear sunscreen, and yet we often stop ourselves from embracing all of these healthful habits in our daily lives. Habits are rarely changed by simply making a decision to change. Transforming our […]
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Dates set for back-to-school immunizations throughout Richland County
MANSFIELD — It may be hard to believe, but the start of school is less than a month away. Included in planning is making sure your children are up-to-date on their required immunizations. Richland Public Health is reminding parents of students just starting Kindergarten, those entering 7th grade, and those entering high school that certain […]
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Lacy Kay Sprang
Lacy Kay Sprang, 37, of Perrysville, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Ashland. She was born on July 21, 1982 in Mansfield to Raymond Sprang and Nancy McBride. Lacy graduated from Loudonville High School and after graduation earned her cosmetology degree. She was the Assistant Deli Manager for Kroger. Lacy loved spending time with […]
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Sherrod Brown: Bearing witness at the border
Last week, Connie and I traveled to El Paso, Texas, on our southern border, to bear witness to this humanitarian crisis. We met with children and families who are coming to our country to flee violence and persecution, seeking a better life. Talking with these families underscored the inhumanity and coldness of President Trump’s family […]