Friends, family, and fellow officers honored the career of Detective Sergeant Matt Mayer of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday. Mayer retired from the department after 26 years, and Sheriff Steve Sheldon praised his service. ”Matt has really had an impact on this community. A great burglary detective, he has the unique ability to […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Richland Mall welcomes Spazz Monkey to the family
Just in time for the holidays adding a new dimension to your Christmas shopping just got a little easier. Mansfield’s own local favorite Spazz Monkey is coming to a location near you, the Richland Mall. Spazz Monkey designs and manufactures three dimensional wall décor. The current location 1655 Nussbaum Parkway is still central to manufacturing, producing […]
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Butler Halloween Party brings all the ghouls to the school
“We usually have a really great turnout, the kids have a lot of fun and just about every local business donates something, cash, candy or treats of some kind,” said Michelle Carroll, president of the Butler Parents Club. On Saturday, ghosts, ghouls, cowboys, princesses, witches and storybook characters gathered in the gym at the Butler […]
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Make a Difference Day focuses on Mansfield parks
Volunteering in your community is the best way to give back and to make a difference in not only your life but the lives and surroundings in your community. In recognition of what a community can do when it comes together, a National Day of Service, October 26 was proclaimed three years ago. With a […]
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Mansfield library branch hosts book signing for local authors
Local writers from across Richland County were featured at a collective book signing hosted at the main branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library on Thursday. The authors were available to sign books and promote their stories. Genres ranged from fiction to mystery writing, and children’s books. Spirituality, witches, politics, and even a banned book was […]
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Richland Newhope recognizes employers and employees
In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness month Richland Newhope Industries (RNI) held it’s annual Employer Recognition Breakfast to honor local employers and employees for their achievements; 133 area employers were recognized. The invitation-only breakfast was held Thursday morning at the Holiday Inn on Park Avenue in Mansfield. This year’s theme was “Because we are […]
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OGA kicks off Halloween with Fall Festival at Richland Mall
For the third year, Ontario Growth Association (OGA) and the Richland Mall partnered to bring family fun to center court with the Fall Festival on Saturday. Families took their little ghosts, witches, princesses and superheros to the Richland Mall to take part in free activities designed to bring community and businesses together. “It is really […]
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Center bollards removed from B&O Bike Trail
The B&O Bike Trail is undergoing some changes with the removal of center bollards from the trail. Though due to a tragic accident that caused the untimely death of a cyclist in the Spring of 2012, the changes are a positive move forward. Richland Moves, a group that advocates for and supports active transportation options […]
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Directions Credit Union partners with local businesses on financial education
As part of an ongoing effort to educate youth in making sound financial decisions Directions Credit Union has partnered with local financial institutions. Originated by the North West Chapter Credit Union the life size game Finances 101 was recreated by the National Endowment for Financial Education Program. The revamped game was made possible by a […]
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Snow Trails hosts Oktoberfest to benefit Raemelton therapeutic programs
Snow Trails Ski Resort located at 3100 Possum Run Road in Mansfield is hosting the Raemelton Oktoberfest Saturday, October 19. The event, complete with beer, brats, and a great cause, runs from 4 p.m. to Midnight, rain or shine with free admission. The Fall Oktoberfest event is presented by Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center, a non-profit […]