Given the rising concern over the state’s newly proposed septic system rules, health board officials are hoping to set the record straight. Residential and water sewage program manager with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Rebecca Fugitt, explained that the purpose of the updated rules is to modernize the 1977 rules that are currently in […]
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Mansfield Senior bids farewell to legendary swim coach
MANSFIELD — For 56 years, the Mansfield City Schools swim team had been given direction from Coach Frank Bartholow. And now, the program has reached the end of an era, as Bartholow has hung up his whistle and retired from his coaching position. Having earned over 754 wins and coached about 20 All-American swimmers and […]
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Mansfield Senior’s Elexius Harris headed to Urbana to play DII volleyball
“She’s a big contributor to the team; not just because of her hitting, but because she’s talented all around,” stated Mansfield Senior Assistant Coach Desiree Holland about star senior volleyball athlete, Elexius Harris. Since seventh grade and all the way up to her senior year, Harris has been making a statement out on the volleyball […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws several supporters
The Alzheimer’s Association hosted its largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, research, and support—the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Richland Carrousel Park. Development and Communications Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Associatio, Nick Vargas, explained, “The Alzheimer’s disease is really a growing epidemic that’s affecting so many people.” […]
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Bolstering support for local businesses with the Family Fall Fest
Families gathered at Central Park in downtown Mansfield for the first annual Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) Family Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. Not only did the event serve as an opportunity for families to enjoy one another’s company in the crisp autumn air, but it also helped raise funds for the DMI Business Disaster Relief […]
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China Club channels success through variety and modernity
As a “foody” his whole life, Dan Lew, chef and owner of China Club, uses his culinary expertise to craft meals unique to not only his Asian ancestry, but cultures across the globe in order to satisfy a wide range of customers who visit the ten-year-old restaurant. All of the menu items are original, Lew […]
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Ontario Schools eyes eliminating AP courses in favor of dual credit
Ontario Local Schools is hoping to revamp its intervention and enrichment opportunities for students in k-12 for the subsequent school year. One enrichment proposal that stirred up some debate at the board meeting on Tuesday evening was the idea to eliminate all Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and instead, offer dual credit courses to the high […]
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Silver Lining Group slated to host grand opening
The Silver Lining Group (SLG) is hosting a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate their new location and to hold a playground dedication ceremony in honor of Jason Young. The agency, accredited in the area of Behavioral Health Services by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), has provided services […]
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Citizen Program offering high school seniors the chance to win a car or scholarship
To help foster and reward a generation of students who excel academically and make healthy life choices, Mansfield Motor Group (MMG), in partnership with Richland Source, is offering a brand new car or $10,000 scholarship to a high school senior through the Mansfield Motor Group Student Citizen Program. MMG President Dirk Schluter explained that the […]
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METRICH celebrates 27th year as task force
In conjunction with its annual meeting, METRICH Enforcement Unit celebrated its 27th year as a task force at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday afternoon. METRICH Project Director, Chief Dino Sgambellone, gave some insight into the organization’s vision. “Our focus has always been to reduce the availability of drugs and weapons throughout our communities, while trying […]