Much debate has been circulating regarding the Mansfield City Schools Levy, and just recently, Mansfield Middle School students were able to voice their personal opinions on this topic. As part of a persuasive essay assignment, students in Bianca Horsley’s seventh grade class were instructed to write a five to six paragraph paper on the Mansfield […]
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Third Street Family Health Services experiencing growth and development
As colder weather rolls in, the flu bug and “flu season” marches in, raising the need for more health services. And Third Street Family Health Services is among those health facilities that is seeing an uptick in traffic and expansion. CEO Jared Pollick explained, “We’re a much bigger organization with a lot more providers and […]
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New agreement for Employment First sees united support
Richland Newhope along with a number of area schools and organizations are teaming up to support Employment First efforts in Richland County. On Monday, they signed a Local Interagency Agreement for the transition of students with disabilities into the workforce. Speaking at the Local Interagency Agreement signing ceremony were Richland Newhope Superintendent Liz Prather; Ohio […]
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Dinner Theater takes guests back in time
Oakland Lutheran Church is providing people the opportunity to experience life as it was 200 years ago with “1813” A Dinner Theater of Historic Proportions. This is the event’s ninth and final year. It will be held on Nov. 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 6:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $15. Visitors can anticipate a hearty […]
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Mansfield City levy earmarks funds for safety costs
The city of Mansfield is proposing a two percent income tax levy, which will earmark funds for safety, parks, demolitions, and street lights. Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to support the Mansfield City Municipal Levy when it appears on the ballot next month. City employee and levy committee chair, Mark […]
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Mansfield city council members look at Wooster’s two-way street conversion
Mansfield City Council members accompanied John Fernyak, President of Engwiller Properties, on a trip to Wooster to learn how that city developed its downtown into a thriving region with special attention to their conversion of one-way streets to two-way. Fernyak suggested the Wooster tour at the October 1 Mansfield city council meeting. Fernyak offered to […]
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Auditor of State Yost speaks at Richland Area Chamber Legislative Luncheon
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost was the keynote speaker at the Richland Area Chamber Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday morning at Ed Pickens’ Café. Yost began his presentation explaining how his office operates. He explained that the Auditor of State’s office reviews the financial statements of 5,700 public entities “that get your tax dollars,” he […]
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Chief Sgambellone likely to retire next month
Mansfield Police Chief Dino Sgambellone may be moving to New Mexico to serve as the Los Alamos police chief. At the Oct. 9 METRICH Enforcement Unit meeting, Sgambellone announced his “likely” retirement in mid-November. The Los Alamos County Council meets on Oct. 29 to determine Sgambellone’s appointment as the new chief. Sgambellone stated that Capt. Ken […]
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Springhill fulfilling fall fancies
Fall is the time to cater to all of your autumnal desires: pumpkin carving, leaf raking, hay-riding, and, of course, apple picking. Helping satisfy some of these fall festivities is the Springhill Fruit Farm, located at 5646 Ganges Five Points Road, Shiloh. This family-owned and operated orchard was planted in 1941 by Ray Weaver. In […]
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Ontario Schools holding monthly recycling program
Ontario Local Schools is partnering with Weirich Waste to provide a monthly recycling program at the Stingel Elementary parking lot. The proceeds of the program will be split 50/50 between Weirich Waste and Stingel Elementary. Stingel Principal Mike Ream stated, “It’s a win-win for everyone. Stingel’s portion of the funds will benefit the new guided […]