MANSFIELD, Ohio – An evening of dancing, fundraising and horse racing is in store for those planning to attend the first-ever Boots and Ballet event on Saturday, hosted by Neos Dance Theatre and Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center. The idea to combine dancing with horses came to Neos artistic director and co-founder Bobby Wesner after considering […]
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Former Mansfield city employee indicted on rape charges
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A former employee of the city of Mansfield was indicted by the Richland County Grand Jury in April for charges related to a sexual relationship he had with a juvenile. William Larck, 39, was indicted for three counts of rape, eight counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, four […]
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St. Peter’s teacher helps improve math education
MANSFIELD, Ohio — St. Peter’s Elementary School teacher Tara Arnold was chosen to be a representative of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo for a professional development program that strengthens curriculum, instruction and assessment in Catholic schools. The program is known as Alliance for Catholic Educators (ACE) Collaborative for Academic Excellence. As part of this program, […]
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Mansfield HeartChase™ dashes off Saturday
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The American Heart Association’s HeartChase™ is an innovative community event that provides a fun, new way to promote healthy living and support a great cause. It’s about to come to life on Saturday, May 2. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the Chase is on at 11 a.m. beginning in Downtown Mansfield with Game […]
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Area man survives fiery NASCAR incident
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Josh Wittman can’t wait to get back to the racetrack and climb over the wall again. Considering how his last trip onto a pit lane ended, it’s a miracle that Wittman is able to return to his job as the gas man for the Richard Childress Racing No. 62 South Point Hotel […]
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Absentee and early voting hours announced
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The deadline to vote absentee/early in person is Monday May 4 at 2 p.m. Voters may vote early/absentee at the board office located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue. Please use the building entrance at the rear of the Longview Center in the lower level parking lot at the southwest door. Hours for […]
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Symphony season finale to feature pre-concert lecture, Moveable Feast
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Tempest Tossed, the season finale on May 2 for the Mansfield Symphony, will feature Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto played by Juilliard graduate Anne Ku, and Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Wei-Heng Anne Ku has been playing violin since the age of 8. She has received numerous prizes […]
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Schmidt Security Pro given award at international security conference
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Local security provider Schmidt Security Pro was presented with an industry award at the International Security Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 14-17. Brian Schmidt accepted the Alarm.com “Dedicated Success Award” on behalf of Schmidt Security Pro at the security conference. The award signifies the commitment Schmidt Security Pro makes to […]
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Dorothy Marie Bednarz
Dorothy Marie Bednarz, 96, of Bucyrus passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday April 28, 2015 at The Inn at Orchard Park. Dorothy was born Jan. 28, 1919 in Canton, OH to the late Eldon and Erma (Myers) Houtz. She was married Dec. 24, 1941 to Victor H. Bednarz who preceded her in death […]
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Lois Hogue Crissman
Lois Hogue Crissman, 83, formerly of Mansfield, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, April 17, 2015, at High Point Regional Hospital, NC. Mrs. Crissman was born in Aspinwall, PA on August 4, 1931, to Alvin John and Edna Mae Schmitt Hogue. Lois retired from Richland County Treasurers Office and was active with the United Auto Workers […]