Imagine walking down the street, not completely focused on where you are going because the day’s tasks and responsibilities are weighing on your mind. Turning a corner, your attention suddenly changes as you see a dog peering out from behind a building. Looking closer, you notice that the dog doesn’t have a tag. Remembering all […]
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St. Peter’s HOUSE program supports local organizations
Now in its third full year, the St. Peter’s School HOUSE program allows students in grades 7-12 to organize monthly service projects that benefit the community. Coordinator of the program, Angie Dillon, explained that at the beginning of each school year, the students are divided into “houses,” with about 50 students per house. During that initial […]
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St. Peter’s honors Franciscan Sisters
In accordance with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Peter’s Parish and School honored Franciscan Sisters, Sister Bernard Marie Campbell and Sister Paula Bingert, during an all-school Mass service on Thursday morning. Together, the Sisters have devoted over 100 years of service to St. Peter’s. An alumnus of St. Peter’s High School, Bingert […]
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Flames overtake the Spartans
The Mansfield Christian Flames lit up their home soccer pitch Thursday evening, toasting the St. Peter’s Spartans in a 6-2 victory. The Flame’s Lydia Eichorn started off the scoring streak by charging the goal and making a swift shot into the net. Less than a minute later, Lexi Dilley added another point to the MCS […]
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Sheriff’s Dept. brings forth budgetary matters to commissioners
Richland County Sheriff’s Department staff met with the Richland County commissioners on Tuesday morning to discuss the department’s budget. Sheriff Steve Shedlon noted the impact of the upcoming retirement of eight officers. The officers will retire by the end of the year, “and while that’s not necessarily good for the ’13 budget, it should be good for […]
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Ontario Schools implementing new literacy framework
“It’s the most progressive step forward I’ve seen us take in any of my time here,” stated Stingel Elementary principal Mike Ream in respect to the newly implemented literary framework at Ontario Schools. During Ontario School’s most recent board meeting, Stingel employee Carrie Wood shared a presentation on this kindergarten – eighth grade reading and […]
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Members of Explorer Program receive promotions
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office held a special ceremony Monday evening, recognizing three members of the Explorer Program who were each promoted to higher ranks. Those honored include Ashley Canankamp, Dakota Essick, and Jacob Frazier, all of whom have been involved in the Explorer Program for the past two years. Canankamp, a junior at the […]
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Lady Warriors tennis conquers Tygers
The Ontario Lady Warriors achieved success at their home court on Wednesday evening against the Mansfield Senior Tygers, gaining a 5-0 victory. Ontario’s first singles player Destiny Burdine triumphed over Senior’s Shirley Owens, going 6-0 in set one and 6-1 in set two. During the second singles match, Warrior, Alexis Shambaugh, vanquished Tyger, Xue Li, […]
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Strutt Your Mutt sees success
Still tallying totals from all of the excitement at the Richland County Fairgrounds over the weekend with the Strutt Your Mutt event, the results are so far so good, looking to match last year’s approximate amount of $13,000. This fundraiser serves as the major source of finances for the Humane Society of Richland County and benefits […]
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Mansfield to host PechaKucha Night
On Friday, September 27, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) will host Mansfield’s first PechaKucha Night at 5:30 p.m. at Relax, It’s Just Coffee and Relax, It’s Just Business on North Main Street. PechaKucha Nights occur worldwide and they allow people the opportunity to share their ideas by presenting on a series of 20 different images, each […]