MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two different groups of riders came together for a good cause on Monday afternoon: the American Legion Riders of Post 88 in Ashland and the student riders at the Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Mansfield. Allen Wright and Barry Foster of the American Legion Riders traded their “iron ponies” for real ponies […]
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Figg’s Liquid Innovations brings the heat – Sweet Heat, that is
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Figg’s Liquid Innovations has been in business for four years, and although founder Korinna Goettel said she’d hoped to be further along at this point, she said that things are going well. “It’s almost as though you have to pay your dues,” Goettel said. “It’s almost as if, until you get to […]
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3 new restaurants to open in vacant Ontario buildings
ONTARIO, Ohio — Three restaurants are coming to Ontario this summer, inhabiting vacant buildings that formerly housed eateries. People will soon have the chance to dine at Ninja Japanese Steakhouse, located in the former Chi-Chi’s restaurant on West Fourth Street; Old Carolina Barbecue Company, located in the former Popeyes Chicken restaurant on West Fourth Street; […]
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Shelby teacher charged with misdemeanor; placed on administrative leave
SHELBY, Ohio – A Shelby Middle School teacher pleaded not guilty to disseminating material harmful to juveniles after students observed nude photographs on her cell phone. Paige Poffenbaugh, 24, appeared in Shelby Municipal Court on Monday morning and pleaded not guilty to the first-degree misdemeanor. Poffenbaugh stated in court that she is currently seeking an […]
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‘The sky is the limit’ for Mansfield Christian’s Reynolds
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Her specialty is the 800 meter run, but Mansfield Christian’s Claire Reynolds can go long, too. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Reynolds pulled off an unusual triple when she won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 at the Forrest Pruner Invitational at Crestview High School on Friday. The sophomore accounted for […]
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Motorcycle Awareness Month kickoff event May 2
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Warm weather means motorcycles are back on the roads and May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Richland County Safe Communities and Richland Public Health are reminding the public to “Look For Motorcycles” to increase safe sharing of the road. To bring more awareness to the return of motorcycles on the road, Richland […]
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YMCA to host Healthy Kid’s Day on May 2
On Saturday, May 2, the Mansfield YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kid’s Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. The YMCA’s Healthy Kid’s Day will include fun active play and educational activities to keep kids moving and learning, to help them maintain healthy habits and academic skills to […]
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Ohio State Mansfield students recognized for academic achievements
MANSFIELD, Ohio— Several awards were presented April 23 to students at The Ohio State University at Mansfield in recognition of their academic achievements. Jeff Hensal, a mathematical and physical sciences major, was chosen to receive the David M. Scott Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created in memory of David M. Scott, Professor of Physics, who […]
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Cooper’s Mill announces 2nd annual Spring Celebration
BUCYRUS, Ohio – Cooper’s Mill announced its second annual “Spring Celebration” to be held on May 1-2 at its retail marketplace in Bucyrus. This event is designed to celebrate the advent of spring and the flavorful tastes of Cooper’s Mill. “This year we are proud to announce the addition of a new apple butter barbecue […]
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Standoff underway in Mansfield after Columbia Gas employee threatened with rifle
MANSFIELD, Ohio — (Updated with video and photos 7:53 p.m.) A Columbia Gas employee was met with a rifle Monday morning when he made contact with the resident of 36 Randall Road. According to Operations Manager of Mansfield City 911 Jerry Botdorf, the Columbia Gas employee called 911 at 8:26 a.m. Botdorf said the reason […]