The Robert Frye Auditorium at St. Peter’s High School will be alive with the sound of music for the performance of the classic musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein on two weekends this March. “’The Sound of Music’ is a timeless story. It’s a story that touches hearts everywhere, so I think you’ll see […]
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Hutchinson discusses Ontario growth, improvement
Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson met with county commissioners Thursday morning to highlight some of the latest developments in the city of Ontario. One of the most notable discussion items tied in with Wednesday’s announcement of the establishment of a new Federal Express facility in the Industrial Park, across from where the General Motors plant stood. […]
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Ontario Board approves energy conservation loan
As part of an energy-savings project for Ontario Local Schools, the Ontario Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of a school energy conservation note during Tuesday evening’s meeting. Last summer, Ontario Schools formed a partnership with Energy Optimizers to conduct an energy-savings project that is expected to boost the annual electrical, fuel, […]
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Lexington graduate slated to bicycle 4,000 miles for cancer
The idea of traveling from coast to coast across the nation often lands on peoples’ bucket list. For many of those who are able to achieve this feat, it is done with the help of planes, trains, or automobiles. For others, it is accomplished with the help of a bicycle along with lots and lots […]
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Community Consumer Resource Fair coming to Richland Mall
In conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week, Catholic Charities is hosting the fifth annual Community Consumer Resource Fair on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Richland Mall. Exhibitors will provide information on identity theft, housing, scams and fraud, credit scores and credit protection. There will also be a virtual store […]
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Wastewater facility fire contained
At approximately 7:43 a.m., Wednesday, the Mansfield Fire Department was dispatched to Clean Water Ltd., a waste water facility located at 81 Knight Parkway. The fire department received mutual aid from the 179th Air Base, and the fire was contained prior to their arrival. Mansfield Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Speelman explained that an employee […]
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Discovery School to hold beach party auction
Although not depicted by the county’s climate conditions, Discovery School hopes to bring the beach to the Mansfield Art Center on Saturday, March 8 for its annual beach party auction. This silent and live auction will be held 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Items from over 65 local establishments will be available for purchase and […]
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Commissioners approve national severe weather proclamation
Rick Evans and Sue Hunt of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) met with the county commissioners Tuesday to request the approval of a proclamation of observance of National Severe Weather Preparedness, Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Flood Safety Awareness Week. After hearing about the importance of weather preparedness and awareness, […]
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Lexington looks at banning wood-burning stoves within village
The Lexington Village Planning Commission is proposing an ordinance which would outlaw the installation of outdoor wood-burning stoves within village limits. The ordinance is on the council agenda for Monday, March 3. Councilman and planning commission member Kim Little said that the main issue with having wood burning-stoves within the village is the smoke. “Those […]
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OSU-Mansfield students propose community growth project
The Ohio State University at Mansfield freshman, Austin Mabe, and Associate Professor Dr. Terri Bucci met with OSU Extension educator Judy Villard-Overocker, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock, and Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert in mid-February to discuss a proposal called the Mansfield Community Growth Project. This project was developed by Mabe, Raheem […]