Melodic voices with a full orchestra accompaniment will fill St. Peter’s Church Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. when combined choirs of Mansfield’s First Congregational Church, The Ohio State University at Mansfield, and St. Peter’s Traditional Choir, with St. Peter’s Chamber Orchestra will perform Giacomo Puccini’s masterful “Messa di Gloria.” “’Messa di Gloria’ is a […]
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Ontario fifth-graders witness signing of Calamity Days Bill
The Ohio Statehouse looked a bit youthful Wednesday when a group of fifth-grade students from Stingel Elementary of Ontario Local Schools visited to witness Gov. John Kasich sign House Bill 416, commonly known as the Calamity Days Bill. Students belonging to Amanda Gurney’s fifth-grade class received a special invitation to the Statehouse from Gov. Kasich […]
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Fist bump replaces handshake as formal greeting
Wave goodbye to the antiquated handshake and say hello to the new standard formal greeting—the fist bump, sometimes referred to as brofist, respect knuckles, or hitting the rock. When performed properly, the fist bump involves two people who form closed fists and bump the front of their fists together. Darryl McCluskey, self-appointed official fist bump […]
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Steven Joyce awarded distinguished teaching award
Associate Professor at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, Dr. Steven Joyce, was awarded the 2014 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching at a surprise ceremony at Ohio State Mansfield campus Monday afternoon. What Joyce believed to be a meeting regarding the study abroad program, which he helps lead, was actually a surprise celebration, recognizing Joyce […]
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Shelby resident seeks resolution to preserve his farm
County commissioners heard from Andy McDowell of Western Reserve Land Conservancy Thursday morning to discuss Lanny Hopkins’ desire to preserve his Shelby farm through the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP). The AEPP is a statewide program developed to preserve Ohio’s farmland through the purchase of agricultural easements. The AEPP provides grants to farmland owners who […]
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“Wolfgang Unplugged” to showcase Mansfield musicians
The Mansfield Symphony will play its fourth performance of the season, “Wolfgang Unplugged: Mozart Does Mansfield,” Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre. The concert, under the baton of Maestro Thomas Hong, will include Mozart’s Overture to “Marriage of Figaro,” Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan,” a selection of familiar operatic arias […]
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County land reutilization group discusses goals and guidelines
The Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (RCLRC) met Tuesday afternoon for its first meeting at the county commissioners’ boardroom to establish the framework for the group’s goals and guidelines. By state statute, the corporation is required to establish a board that consists of the county treasurer or designee, the mayor of the largest city (Mansfield) […]
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MCS fifth-grader takes a trip to Ohio Statehouse
Just ten years old and already possessing an impressive knowledge of politics, Seth Workman got a taste of what it is like being a politician for a day when he visited the Ohio Statehouse last month. Both he and his dad, Rich Workman, received an exclusive tour of the Statehouse with Erich Bittner, legislative aide […]
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Ontario track coach begins his 53rd year of coaching
For over half a century, Ontario Local Schools’ sports programs have been led by his direction, and Phil Giffin continues to fulfill his passion of coaching. Giffin first entered Ontario Schools in 1961, when he started teaching eighth grade English. Prior to earning that position, he considered becoming a teacher at Madison Middle School; however, […]
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Veteran I.D.’s to be available at Recorder’s Office
Veterans may purchase an identification card at the Recorder’s Office within the Richland County Courthouse, 50 Park Ave. East, Mansfield, beginning Monday, March 17. Recorder Sarah Davis informed this news Thursday afternoon, stating, “I am pleased that we can be of service to the veterans.” To obtain an I.D., veterans should present their DD Form […]