MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ashland Railway takes pride in the part they play in the vibrant railroad industry — which is growing significantly all across the country. “Just to give you an idea, the (railway) industry is looking to fill 15,000 jobs in 2015 alone,” said Bret Lloyd, marketing director at Ashland Railway. In 1980, he explained, […]
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MBIE reaches out to seniors in Hedges neighborhood with Community Awareness Day
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mary McLeod Bethune Intervention and Enrichment Center hosted its first Community Awareness day on Saturday at their new location on Hedges Street. Thirteen organizations like Richland Public Health, UMADOT, Mansfield Memorial Homes and NAACP signed up for the event — each were provided a table and the chance to talk with […]
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Harmony House celebrates 25 years, receives proclamations
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The problem of homelessness is close to Harmony House Executive Director Vicki Kane’s heart, but not because she’s served there for 25 years — she was homeless at the age of 18. “I came from an abusive home, so at 18 I packed up a duffle bag and moved out to the […]
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State Auditor calls marijuana bill ‘constitutional monkey business’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost described Issue 3, the bill that will legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio if passed this November, ‘constitutional monkey business’ and ‘not American’ during a breakfast event Friday. The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first “Eggs and Issues” Friday morning, a breakfast event that aims at […]
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Inspired by morse code, he became a jazz pianist
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local solo musician and performer Steve Brown has performed favorite jazz and pop songs in Richland County for nearly 30 years. His repertoire of popular hits and jazz numbers seems endless. Who is behind the fast-moving fingers, the inspired smile, the nod to approving listeners? How and when did his talent bloom? […]
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Grace Brethren Church opens doors to YMCA daycare center
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Grace Brethren Church in Lexington celebrated the addition of a YMCA Preschool and Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. The Mansfield Area Y previously provided the Lexington community with a preschool and early learning center in the Geyer’s plaza, next to the Lexington Academy of Dance. “At this church we […]
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St. Peter’s prays for the pope at ‘See You At The Pole’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — High school and junior high students from St. Peter’s Parish and School prayed for the pope and for world peace Wednesday morning during the nationally recognized prayer event, “See You At The Pole.” “Give Pope Francis safe travels and be with him as he visits the states,” prayed Chaplain Charlie Henrich among […]
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Ohio to have warmer autumn and winter
MANSFIELD, Ohio —Today marks the first day of autumn, but that does not necessarily mean abrupt cold Ohio weather. In fact, this year it might mean additional summery days. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Tom King, the weather forecast shows nice, dry, mild conditions through September. “Looks like we’re going to have temperatures in […]
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NCSC opens doors for local high school students, undergrads
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Rolling through the halls at Mansfield Senior High School, Talia Clifton sheepishly kept her eyes down. Her grades were fine, but the anxiety she felt in high school — that was too much to handle. Clifton’s spinal muscular atrophy binds her to a wheelchair, and when she was in high school, humiliation. […]