LEXINGTON — Lex Lanes hosted the 21st annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake on Saturday. Approximately 60 teams of five participated in the event in an effort to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Ohio. “It’s our largest fundraiser of the year,” said Jim Nicholson, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central […]
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Mansfield’s budget is cutting it ‘really close’ in 2017
MANSFIELD — Mansfield council approved the budget for 2017 at its meeting Tuesday. “Starting Jan. 1 of this year, we’re looking at $6.8 million unencumbered cash to be used. Our estimated revenues this year are $46.2 million, but our appropriations on the books right now is at $50.9 million,” said Third Ward Councilman Jon Van […]
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LocaLynx expands to six states and Canada
MANSFIELD — LocaLynx is reaching new horizons. The free mobile app that allows users to find deals and information on local businesses has expanded beyond its original market in Mansfield to reach neighboring communities, as well as six states and Canada. In addition to Mansfield, the app may now be used in Ashland, Galion, Bucyrus […]
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Benefit to help Lexington family install handicap accessible bathroom in home
LEXINGTON — Jackie Sheridan said it’s become increasingly difficult to safely bathe her 11-year-old son, who has cerebral palsy. “Our bathroom is tiny and there is no way of getting his chair in there,” she said. “At this time, I can no longer bathe him and it’s up to Scott (her husband) to do it.” […]
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Mansfield 5K helps feed orphans in Malawi
MANSFIELD — Runners will descend upon downtown Mansfield for the annual Liwiro La Malawi 5K on Saturday, April 1. Money raised from this race will support the feeding program at the Kanyenyeva Orphan Care Ministry in Malawi, Africa. Liwiro la Malawi means “We run for Malawi.” According to Ken Ekegren, president of the […]
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Monthly event on March 19 aims to help people affected by addiction
MANSFIELD — William Cole understands all too well what it’s like to lose someone to substance abuse. In the last two years alone, he’s had to say goodbye to 43 friends and family members who died of overdoses. The Mansfield native said he didn’t want to leave his house when his fiancé passed. “I […]
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Leadership Unlimited participates in activities meant to simulate disabilities
MANSFIELD — Mary Frankenfield of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library found it challenging to resist the temptation of removing shaded glasses that impaired her vision Thursday. Frankenfield was one of several members of the Richland Area of Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Unlimited group who participated in an array of activities meant to simulate developmental disabilities […]
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City approves new VOA re-entry facility for women
MANSFIELD — Volunteers of America was given the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new women’s re-entry facility at 921 N. Main St. The City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a conditional use permit and site plan that calls for the construction of a 4,200-square-foot halfway house approximately 150 feet […]
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Snow showers sweep through area
MANSFIELD — Mother Nature isn’t through with winter yet as snow showers sweep through the area Tuesday, March 14. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected through Wednesday, especially in the snowbelt. Mansfield’s afternoon forecast calls for mostly cloudy, with a high near 24, and blustery, with a north wind around 21 mph […]
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Mansfield couple starts hard cider business in Ontario
MANSFIELD — The 5 Penny Hard Cider company will make its official debut in the coming weeks. Josh Beard and Kelly Shaull, the husband-wife team behind the beverage, have set up shop at a warehouse in Ontario off of Beer Road where they’re manufacturing different types of hard cider. The cider will be distributed to […]