FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio–Clear Fork crossed the finish line first at the Fredericktown Invitational. Nine teams participated last Friday; and with district tournaments starting May 19, the event helped keep teams limber. But the Freddies knew their track and finished in second place with Highland and Loudonville nearly tied for third. Clear Fork won in both the […]
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Chickens, eggs, and more
Here at the farmstead, we’ve had chickens for many years – at least since we realized you could buy them outside of a bucket of original recipe. Chickens, like children, start out adorable. They become gangly teenagers. And then they fill out into a mature version, with attitudes and personalities all their own. Some are […]
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Mansfield council discusses anti-tethering, entertainment district
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Concerns regarding the proposed anti-tethering ordinance, as well as downtown’s proposed entertainment district, were addressed during the regular meeting of Mansfield City Council Tuesday night. Humane Society of Richland County Director Missy Houghton addressed concerns that have been voiced regarding the anti-tethering ordinance. Questions such as: who would respond to violations of […]
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Online learning program at Mansfield Senior to raise graduation rate
MANSFIELD, Ohio — According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Ohio graduated 81 percent of its high-school students in 2013. In the same year, Mansfield Senior High graduated 75 percent of their fourth-year students. Dr. Ed Stevens aims at increasing both rates with the school’s revamped online learning program, PLATO. Mansfield Senior High has […]
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Richland Academy to present ‘The Nutcracker’
The first week of December 2015, Richland Academy dancers will bring Richland County its most joyous holiday gift with its premier production of “The Nutcracker.” The Academy will be once again working at Shelby High School for this holiday tradition. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, “The Nutcracker” is the perfect way to introduce […]
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John W. Black
John W. Black, 90, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday morning May 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. The son of Allen and Kathryn (Laughman) Black, John was born October 13, 1924 in Middlebourne, Ohio. He was graduated from Old Washington High School. John served in the Navy. On […]
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Pauline A. Oakes
Pauline A. Oakes, 90, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Pauline was June 16, 1924 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kacica. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Pauline had worked as an office administrator for Finefrock’s Funeral […]
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Macie Angela (Zellner) Hall
Macie Angela (Zellner) Hall, 59, of Walnut, MS, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Macie was born on May 18, 1955, in Lodi, OH, to Jerry L. and Dora E. (Pullem) Zellner. She was a member of Community Tabernacle Apostolic Church. She […]
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C. Philip Longstreth
C. Philip Longstreth, 78, of Galion, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his home. He had resided in the area all of his life. Phil was born in Springfield on November 16, 1936 to the late Murral A. and Lucy A. (Talkington) Longstreth. He married Betty J. Courter on November 29, 1958 and she preceded […]
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Eileen Catherine Martin
Eileen Catherine Martin, 51, of Mansfield, died May 1, 2015 at her home. Born April 22, 1964 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of James C. and Blanche Jane (Marton) Graney. Always smiling, Eileen loved life and could brighten anyone’s day. She worked at Interstate Optical for 33 years and volunteered endlessly at countless […]