Reunifying Mansfield’s central park was proposed to city leaders more than two years ago when leaders from the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) and other local business leaders suggested the idea as a means of revitalizing the downtown area. The project was appealing but raised concerns. A recently released results of a traffic study suggests […]
Dillon Carr, Staff Reporter
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Violeta Chinni describes marketing for pARTicipation
“Marketing is in my blood,” said Violeta Chinni, as she introduced herself to other aspiring artists and patrons of art. Chinni described marketing art at the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) event, pARTicipate. The event was held in downtown Mansfield at Element of Art. The overarching theme of Chinni’s talk was the element of working […]
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Opportunities for Mansfield students found through Career Tech
Mansfield’s monthly board of education meeting focused heavily on the successes and opportunities available from Career Tech programs offered through Senior High. To do that, they invited Career Tech’s retired director, and now consultant, Denny Snyder to speak. Currently, 13 programs and two Foundations programs are offered to youth in grades 9-12 at Mansfield Senior […]
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Fifth grade Lexington student pursues recess issue
“Thirty-five is the new 15,” said Melina Shultz, a fifth grader from Lexington at this week’s monthly board of education meeting. Shultz was invited to present her concerns for the current recess temperature threshold, which she believes is too cold. She believes the temperature threshold should be 35 degrees Fahrenheit because, as it stands, 15 […]
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Clear Fork Resort hosts Rap Attack for last Mud Run
With 192 acres and nearly 13 miles of trails meandering through the Butler woods, Clear Fork Resort does not only cater to skiers and snowboarders. In Richland County, this resort is becoming the mecca of mud running. This weekend was the last of the mud runs, which invites and attracts people from all over the […]
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Breast cancer survivors Making Strides in Mansfield
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an American Cancer Society group devoted to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and raising funds for cancer research. This weekend, a noncompetitive 5K attracted participants from Richland County who have survived breast cancer or knew a survivor. The American Cancer Society is the highest non-profit fundraiser for cancer research. Last […]
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Apple Hill Orchard in the apple seeds business since 1930s
Apple Hill Orchard in Ontario is the picture-perfect setting to find apple picking, hay rides, cider making, pumpkin picking, and a new budding sensation: apple donuts. Apple Hill Orchards, located on Ohio’s second highest hill in elevation on the outskirts of Ontario, and in Fredericktown, have been cultivating and producing apples in the community since […]
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Edward E. Gordon speaks to Richland County about the future
Ed Gordon, who has collected titles like the “prophet” and “Paul Revere”–sent to wake the nation of its economic deficiencies and downfalls, presented some insightful information last Wednesday evening at the Renaissance Theatre. The event was sponsored by the Richland County Economic Development Group. “I am not a prophet or Paul Revere. I’ll tell you […]
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Madison senior a “top notch” precision machinist
Garrett Salser, an 18-year-old senior at Madison High School, is a “top notch” student of James Thompson’s Precision Machining Technology class. Salser is an example of young talent that will contribute skills to the future of Richland County. The Precision Machining program at Madison High School teaches students like Salser to develop lathes and mills for […]
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Senior Services levy up for renewal in November
In September, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. kicked off a campaign for the Senior Services levy that is up for renewal. The Richland County Senior Services levy, if renewed, will continue to provide services and care for the residents over the age of 60 in North Central Ohio. The levy will […]