The owner of a $1 million “Mega Millions” ticket has been identified, solving the mystery of who is the area’s next millionaire. Danial Brown of Ashland, Ohio has officially claimed his winnings at the Ohio Lottery’s Columbus office. According to Ohio Lottery Public Information Officer Marie Kilbane, Brown filed his claimant form on Tuesday. “Now all […]
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Shawshank Hustle to draw many to Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The city of Mansfield will see an influx of people this July for the inaugural Shawshank Hustle, a 7K run/walk event that will feature locations from “The Shawshank Redemption.” The race will begin and end at the Ohio State Reformatory and pass five “Shawshank Redemption” filming sites in downtown Mansfield, including a […]
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POL makes sure planes have their fill
MANSFIELD, Ohio — “Good, clean fuel”–without that, the C-130H aircraft at the 179th Airlift Wing wouldn’t fly. Ensuring that each aircraft has adequate fuel, however, is not as easy as simply taking a trip to a service station. It requires its own section of unit members who are dedicated to this mission: Petroleum, Oil and […]
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Industrial museum showcases locally-made products
The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is still in its beginning stages, but the concept is coming together piece by piece at the Mansfield Reformatory. Steve Cummins, co-founder of the Industrial Museum, said there are already so many hidden gems in the area – items from Westinghouse washers and dryers to the Tappan stone marquee. […]
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Jean H. Dailey
Jean H. Dailey flew from this life on February 19, 2015 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Iowa in 1921 and was looking forward to her 94th birthday next month. She was a care free dreamer who loved nature and the change of seasons. She was especially happy to see it […]
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Edward Allen Moore appointed to Crestline Village Council
Edward Allen Moore was appointed to Crestline Village Council on Feb. 18. Moore has been a Crestline resident since 1960 and is a 1974 graduate of Crestline High School. He is a semi-retired painting contractor who is active in the Crestline/Galion Masonic Temple and secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles 859 in Crestline. Moore […]
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Raising Richland Community Garden Summit to feature ‘Seeds and More’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Christine Libby of Alta Florist and Greenhouse will present “Seeds and More” at the 5th Annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit. She will explain how to start, save and store seeds. Libby will also address which seed varieties grow best in our area, how to buy seeds, and much more. Libby moved […]
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Former Indian André Thornton to speak at AU March 19
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University and In His Steps Foundation are sponsoring a lecture by André Thornton, president and CEO of ASW Global LLC, and former major league baseball player with the Cleveland Indians. The event, which is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the John C. Myers Convocation Center on the Ashland University campus, is […]
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Lucille J. Critchfield
Lucille J. Critchfield, 95, of Mansfield passed away February 19, 2015 at Mifflin Care. Lucille was born June 18, 1919 in Canton to Albert and Grace Parkison Raedel. She worked at Dominion Electric for 21 years as an assembler. Lucille was a member of the Democratic Executive Committee, Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, was Chairman […]
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Wind Chill Advisory in effect until noon
CLEVELAND (Friday, Feb. 20, 3:47 a.m.) — The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a wind chill advisory that remains in effect until noon today. Expect very cold temperatures and wind chills continue this morning. Even though winds will be light at times, they will combine with the cold temperatures to create wind chill […]