Avita Health System’s Festival of Lights in Galion comes at a time when light is hope. And on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Galion hospital, families can celebrate someone who has been a source of light in their life or celebrate a special family event. The Avita Health System Galion Hospital Auxiliary started the Festival […]
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Maize Dog Park now owns rights to use space in Ontario
Demrie Alonzo and a group of dog owners tackled the prospect of building their own dog park over one year ago. Nearly 13 months later, the city of Ontario agreed to give a plot of land to the Maize Memorial Dog Park nonprofit group. Alonzo, Mayor Randy Hutchinson, Ontario councilman Eddie Gallo and Ontario Schools’ […]
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Economic development specialist Eric Wobser stops in Mansfield, shares thoughts on revitalization
Eric Wobser was the guest speaker for the Economic Club Luncheon in the Life Celebration Reception Center on Friday, Nov. 14. As executive director for Ohio City Inc., Wobser incorporated economic development strategies for Ohio City and as a result, the Cleveland neighborhood experienced significant urban growth. Wobser now serves as Sandusky’s city manager, and […]
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Egyptian man sued Egyptian president; now lives in United States
Akmal Yacoub graduated from Cairo University’s Law School in 1999 with honors and an impeccable GPA. He lived his life in accordance to the law, he said, knowing someday he would pursue a governmental law position. However, soon after he graduated, he did not expect to enter the biggest legal battle of his life. In […]
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Oak Hill Cottage preps for upcoming Christmas tours
Oak Hill Cottage, a historical landmark in downtown Mansfield, will open its doors to the community for a special Christmas tour starting November 23, courtesy of the Richland County Historical Society. On Monday, Nov. 17 a small team from the board devoted the day to decorating the inside of the home. The team, which included […]
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Mansfield/Richland Public Library conducts survey, use results
The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has decided to update their strategic plan, which could mean an expansion of the library’s services to the community or a shift in services to better fit the times. To help this process along, the board conducted research through a survey designed to explore the community’s perspective on the public […]
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Mansfield Christmas tree installed at Richland Carrousel
The Richland Carrousel Park welcomed Mansfield’s annual Christmas tree in the city’s downtown for this year’s Christmas season. The 2014 tree was installed today right outside the Carrousel’s doorstep near the intersection of Fourth Street and South Main Street. “The tree really pulls the city together as a unit – peace, love, the growth of downtown Mansfield. […]
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Lexington Teachers Association and parents still waiting for agreement
Teachers, parents and community members, many wearing red t-shirts, flooded the room for yet another Lexington Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Their interest at the meeting was ongoing contract negotiations. The Lexington Teachers Association (LTA) and the board of education have been in negotiations since June 2014. The teachers’ contracts, between the […]
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Hedges Intermediate School recognizes students’ academic achievement
The teachers and administrative staff at Hedges Campus Alternative School for Mansfield City Schools recognized academic achievement in their students through their first-ever awards ceremony. On Friday, Nov. 7, nine students received awards for their outstanding achievement. In March, Hedges Campus Mansfield Integrated Learning Center (MILC) underwent legal scrutiny and the district placed four of […]
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Toy Time makes another run with the Mid Ohio HOG Toy Run
The Mid Ohio Harley Owners Group (HOG) is a group of devoted Harley motorcycle owners. They are also dedicated to giving back to their community. On Saturday, 18 members participated in the 28th Annual Toy Run for Toy Time. According to Hale’s Sport Center Inc. owner Lee Hale, Mid Ohio HOG has raised over $50,000 over the […]