EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked readers to nominate heroes from the community during the coronavirus crisis using our Open Source platform. MANSFIELD — Medical professionals are truly the first line of defense in the COVID-19 global pandemic. Leading the charge among them are respiratory therapists. Patients with COVID-19 experience mild to severe respiratory illness, with symptoms including a cough […]
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50 years later: Retired Mansfield policeman reflects on Kent State shootings
MANSFIELD — Just a few days ago, Frank Foti’s wife turned to him and asked, “You know it’s been 50 years since that day at Kent?” Foti considered the thought, incredulous. Had it really been half a century since the deadly anti-war demonstration on the university campus? “We couldn’t believe it. I didn’t really realize it […]
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Introducing Senior Spotlights, honoring area graduates
The class of 2020 has certainly had a memorable senior year…albeit for all the wrong reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all the good parts of senior year – prom, senior skip day, and the granddaddy of them all, graduation. We think it’s safe to say that walking to school uphill both ways has […]
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Shelby considering ‘every option’ for graduation ceremony in May
SHELBY — As the current school year comes to a close, the question on many high school seniors’ minds turns to graduation: Will a ceremony be possible during the COVID-19 pandemic? Shelby Supt. Tim Tarvin reported to the Board of Education on Monday that a commencement committee is in place and “considering all options for graduation.” […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
Bucyrus police chief reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
BUCYRUS — Bucyrus Police Chief David Koepke has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a post on the department Facebook page. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, Koepke shared that what he thought was seasonal allergies turned out to be COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. Koepke said he stayed home as he […]
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4 candidates battle in 2 primaries for vacated State Representative seat
Editor’s note: This story was initially published March 10 in anticipation of the March 17 in-person primary election, which was extended until April 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no additional in-person voting. Any Richland County voters who have not already voted (through early voting prior to March 17) may request an absentee ballot […]
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Shelby tornado: One year later, a story of resilience
SHELBY — Russell and Kelly Cushman get a little nervous when the wind blows too hard. Their caution is for good reason – one year ago on April 14, the Cushmans were swept up in the tornado that barreled through the south side of the city of Shelby. The couple was driving on Technology Parkway on […]
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Local churches get creative for Easter Sunday services during COVID-19 crisis
SHELBY — Few holidays are more important in the Christian faith than Easter Sunday. It’s a time to celebrate renewal and redemption, typically honored by attending church services and sharing food and fellowship with family and friends. This year, many of those traditions have been paused due to social distancing guidelines in place during the global […]
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Madison grad helps Easter Bunny deliver smiles on Sunday
MANSFIELD — Most people don’t have an Easter Bunny costume just laying around their house – but then again, Jessica Sims isn’t like most people. To celebrate the Easter holiday, Sims volunteered to put the bunny costume she had in her closet to good use, dressing her husband up as the Easter Bunny and visiting homes […]