Lawmakers in Washington continue to struggle to agree on a transportation funding bill, a bill that would replace the current infrastructure appropriations bill set to expire at the end of September. Without the bill, construction on the nation’s bridges and roads – including Richland County’s 347 miles of highway and 360 bridges – will come to […]
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Wertz takes the reins at the Mansfield Playhouse
Occupying the director’s chair at the Mansfield Playhouse this year is theater veteran Doug Wertz, who was recently named Artistic Director for the Playhouse’s 2014-15 season. Since his first involvement with the Mansfield Playhouse in 1978, Wertz has contributed to the Playhouse as an actor, director, set designer and builder, and more. As Artistic Director, […]
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Alums, college stars and current Tygers invest in future players
Fall may be a few months away, but Mansfield Senior was already preparing players young and old for football season with a youth football camp held July 25 and 26. Mansfield Senior High Head Coach Chioke Bradley along with his staff of coaches, high school players and former players led youngsters in grades four through […]
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Former GM employee founds water well service
When Ontario’s General Motors Stamping Plant closed in June 2010, the future was uncertain for hundreds of workers who suddenly found themselves unemployed. But for former GM employee Ryan Parker, the plant’s closing eventually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Parker had been working at GM in Ontario since 1994 until the plant […]
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Mansfield Foundry demolition marks historic end but new beginning
Since the late 1800s, the Mansfield Foundry has occupied 500 N. Main St. in Mansfield with a silent strength. Through a number of ownerships and countless employees, the building remained a constant. Now, after decades of use, the foundry is finally coming down. “When you have a major change, change is always hard,” said Mansfield […]
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Rivals Mansfield Senior and Madison to compete for charity
Cross-town adversaries Mansfield Senior High School and Madison High School will have extra motivation to win their annual football rivalry match this fall thanks to a charitable dinner organized by Richland County Children Services. This October will mark the first Richland County Children Services Spaghetti Bowl, a pasta dinner open to the public that will […]
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Open Bible Church finds forgiveness in wake of vandalism incident
When Pastor John Freeman arrived at Open Bible Church on Thursday, June 26, he made an unsettling discovery: a layer of foam from fire extinguishers covered the floor of the church lobby and sanctuary. Paint covered the walls, floors and carpets of various rooms throughout the church. Glass was broken, doors forced open, televisions broken, […]
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Ontario holds first annual Beautification Contest
The city of Ontario shines a little brighter lately thanks to the city’s first annual Beautification Contest held this past July. Seven residential properties and one business property inside the city of Ontario spruced up their landscaping for judging, which took place on July 14. Mayor Randy Hutchinson explained the contest came about as a […]
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Budget between ODOT and Shelby set for Mansfield Avenue paving project
The city of Shelby has been awarded federal highway dollars for the reconstruction of Mansfield Avenue, and on Monday evening city council authorized Mayor Marilyn John as the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement for said funds. The Local Public Agency (LPA) Federal Local-Let Project agreement between the city of Shelby and […]
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Millie’s Whistle Stop Café stationed in Galion
Typically a whistle stop is a brief pause by a train making its way along the tracks. This is not the case for the newest restaurant in Galion – visitors stopping by Millie’s Whistle Stop Café will want to stay a while. Located at 241 Harding Way East in Galion, the café is open starting […]