MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker suffered five broken ribs on Thursday while participating in a police K-9 “bite” demonstration. The 66-year-old mayor was at the city’s K-9 Training Facility, 2125 Lexington-Ontario Road, during a ceremony to thank Lowe’s Home Improvement of Ontario for its donation of supplies and staff time to remodel many areas of the […]
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City editor. 30-year plus journalist. Husband. Father of 3 grown sons and also a proud grandpa. Prior military journalist in U.S. Navy, Ohio Air National Guard. -- Favorite quote: "Where were you when the page was blank?"
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Falquette, Scott square off for Mansfield City Council At-Large seat
MANSFIELD — Two current elected city officials are both looking for a different seat on Nov. 5. — Phil Scott is prevented by term limits from running again for Mansfield City Council president.
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GALLERY: Mansfield Police Department K-9 unit thanks Lowe’s Home Improvement
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Mansfield City Council 4th Ward contender suspends campaign, remains candidate
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council 4th Ward candidate Alomar Davenport announced Thursday he has suspended his campaign, but will remain a candidate. The 42-year-old Democrat made the campaign suspension announcement on his Facebook page.
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Mansfield City Council 6th Ward candidates know their way around city hall
MANSFIELD — The candidate who wins the race Nov. 5 to represent Mansfield City Council’s 6th Ward certainly knows her way around council chambers. Democrat Jean Taddie, 53, 282 Second Ave., was appointed to represent the 6th Ward in January to complete an unexpired term. She also served on the Mansfield City Charter Commission in […]
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Democratic newcomer seeks Mansfield City Council president seat
MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz has spent his life adjusting to and embracing change. The abilities to interact with others and adapt toc change are keys to his plans as he campaigns to be the next Mansfield City Council president. The 43-year-old Diaz, 32 N. Walnut St. spoke Wednesday during the Richland County Democratic Party’s weekly […]
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Regardless who wins, Mansfield’s 2nd ward will have new voice on City Council
MANSFIELD — One thing is certain after the Nov. 5 election. The residents of Mansfield’s 2nd Ward will have a new representative on City Council. Two political newcomers, Republican Jason Crundwell and Democrat Cheryl Meier, are competing to replace outgoing Councilman Jeff Rock, who is prevented from seeking re-election due to term limits.
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Ashland beats Lexington to keep OCC title hopes alive
LEXINGTON — From 0-4 to perhaps a share of the Ohio Cardinal Conference football title. Ashland has lived a lifetime in the first eight weeks of the season. The Arrows, outscored 139-63 to open the year in a brutal non-league schedule against four teams with a combined 22-10 record, shot past Lexington, 35-10, on Friday […]
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GALLERY: Ashland tops Lexington, 35-10
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Opinion: Be proud of yourself, Mansfield, and enjoy the mayoral debate tonight
MANSFIELD — The 2019 Mansfield Mayoral Debate doesn’t start until tonight at 6:30. And I am already proud of my city. About 1,000 of you will brave the cool October air, walk into the historic Renaissance Theatre this evening, take your seats and prove democracy and civic pride are alive and well in Mansfield.
