MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mansfield Senior needed a spark. Rajaa Anderson provided it. A junior forward, Anderson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Tygers held on for a 59-56 Ohio Cardinal Conference win at Madison on Thursday. Anderson sat out the last three games after suffering a concussion. She was sorely missed as […]
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Cathrine Lee Howell
Cathrine Lee Howell, 80, of Mansfield, died Monday morning, January 19, 2015, at her home. She was born March 15, 1934, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the late Lucy (Carter) Harris and John L. Walker. Cathrine was funny, inspiring, and outspoken. She was a born again Christian and was there for others when they were grieving. […]
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Downtown Mansfield hopes to continue growing
The past year brought an exciting time to downtown Mansfield, with the revitalization of old events and arrival of new businesses. Luckily, the best is yet to come. Jennifer Kime, executive director of Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) said the organization has seen a marked growth from 2012 to 2014 in everything downtown. “When people say […]
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Madison’s Howard to play in state all-star football game
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Juwan Howard’s body of work spoke for itself. A senior at Madison, Howard was selected to play in the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association North South All-Star Classic at Dayton’s Welcome Stadium on April 25. The small-school (Divisions IV through VII) game will be played at 2 p.m., followed by […]
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Crestview student takes first place in Richland County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Crestview eighth grader Noah Blum started his Thursday morning with a sweet victory. Of 58 total contestants, he was named champion of the Richland County Spelling Bee. “It feels great,” Blum said of his triumph. He defeated runner-up Crystal McCann, Madison eighth grader, in the final round by correctly spelling the word, […]
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Local students ‘March for Life’
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Ten Mansfield St. Peter’s students and three Lexington students participated in the largest pro-life event in the world Thursday, Jan. 22–the 42nd annual March for Life. March for Life draws tens of thousands of youth and pro-life supporters from across the country each year to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. […]
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Richland County Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee (13).JPG Delaney O’Brien, fifth grader at Discovery School, spells the word “vacuum” at the Richland County Spelling Bee, which was held Thursday at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Spelling Bee (21).JPG Spelling Bee (20).JPG Spelling Bee (19).JPG Spelling Bee (18).JPG Spelling Bee (17).JPG Spelling Bee (30).JPG Spelling Bee (29).JPG Morgan McNabb, Lexington eighth grader, […]
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‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ full of sweet surprises at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Step into a world of pure imagination at the Mansfield Playhouse this weekend with the opening of “Willy Wonka Jr.” – complete with edible set pieces and Oompa Loompas. Directed by Doug Wertz, the youth show follows Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie Bucket inside the factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. […]
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Ronald W. Sprankle
Ronald W. Sprankle, 72, of Crestline, beloved by many, passed away quietly Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at his home after an extended illness. Memorial contributions may be made to Homecare Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home. The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ronald W. Sprankle. […]
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John C. See
John C. See, 83, of Galion, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born June 21, 1931 in Louisa, KY and was the son of John and Lillian (Roberts) See. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Esther P. (Gibson) See whom he married on […]