MANSFIELD, Ohio–Judge Nancy Margaret Russo, who presides over the Cuyahoga County Re-entry Court (REEC), visited Richland Correctional Institute (RiCI) March 20 to speak with offenders regarding transitional control eligibility and changes in legislation that specify eligibility for re-entry court. Cuyahoga County REEC was implemented in 2007 and is funded through the Office of Criminal Justice […]
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Halftime dunk contest at girls’ All-Star game
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Home and Garden Show slated for this weekend
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Keeping money and jobs local is important to the Building Industry Association of North Central Ohio (BIA), and this weekend the association will showcase many local businesses at the fifth-annual North Central Ohio Home and Garden Show out at the Ohio State Reformatory. “We support local businesses,” said Executive Officer Natilie Miller. […]
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Ernest C. “Ernie” Jenkins
Ernest C. “Ernie” Jenkins, age 83, former Shelby resident died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin following an extended illness. Born February 20, 1932 in Shelby to Clyde and Ethel (Rigg) Jenkins, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. Through desire and determination, at the […]
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Richland Carrousel Park to host Easter events March 28, 29
MANSFIELD, Ohio- The Easter Bunny will be at Richland Carrousel Park this Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors may have a photo taken with the Easter Bunny for a $5 donation. Staff will print the photo while visitors enjoy a ride on the carrousel. The Carrousel Easter Egg […]
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NCO SCORE announces small business workshop and seminar for veterans
North Central Ohio (NCO) SCORE has announced a Small Business Basics for Veterans seminar and workshop series. Topics will include personal factors for success, marking, record keeping, financing, websites, and more. The seminar will be held Saturday, April 11, 8:20 a.m. – 5 p.m. with sign-in at 8 a.m. at the North Central State College Campus, […]
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Public invited to comment on police accreditation
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Chief Ken Coontz announced that a team of assessors from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on April 12 to examine all aspects of the Mansfield Division of Police including policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the team that the Mansfield Division of Police […]
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Lexington’s Maggie Sheridan ties for second place in regional spelling bee
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Maggie Sheridan, fifth grader from Eastern Elementary in Lexington, tied with two other students for second place in the Region 1 Spelling Bee. Ten spellers from Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC) client districts were among the 51 spellers participating in Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication Region I final Spelling Bee last […]
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Ruth Eleanor Frazee
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ruth Eleanor Frazee passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Mifflin Care Center surrounded by her family. She was 78. She was born February 3, 1937 to parents Reid & Florence (Ruhl) Gates in Mansfield. Ruth was graduated from Madison High School with the class of 1956. On July 16, 1977, she […]
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Ruth Eileen Schiler
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Well into her 90s, Ruth Schiler’s faith in an active, living and loving God motivated her to serve Him in every capacity she could. Christianity was not sitting solemnly in a building, but volunteering, serving, and even “visiting the old people” from her church. The Lord called her into His presence Wednesday […]