MANSFIELD — The Buckeye Teen Harvest Rally is shaping up to be an action-packed event, with more than 60 activities planned. This outdoor event takes place Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 998 Beal Rd. in Mansfield. It’s hosted by Mansfield Baptist Temple. Teens will have the chance to take part […]
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Toy Hunters celebrates grand reopening in Ontario
ONTARIO — Toy Hunters celebrated its grand reopening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location, 2032 W. 4th Street. City and county officials – even Batman and Spider-Man – made an appearance. Guests admired the vast collection of action figures, comic books and video games that could be found inside the store. Some […]
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Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp a success
ASHLAND — Fifteen educators from a five-county region had the chance to learn more about manufacturing and the many career opportunities the industry offers during the first-ever Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp. Last month’s workshop involved teachers/guidance counselors in Ashland, Richland, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties. The Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp is one of several initiatives started […]
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Regional Manufacturing Coalition organizes food drive to stock H.O.P.E pantry
MANSFIELD — Catholic Charities’ H.O.P.E. Food Pantry is in what Regional Director Rebecca Owens described as an “in-between state.” Two of its biggest food drives are held in the spring and fall, making this time of year slower than normal with regard to the number of donations received. To help fill the need, Zoi Romanchuk […]
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Mansfield man faces federal child porn charge after “trying to set up” housemate
MANSFIELD — Levi A. Wade, 33, is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after trying to “set up” a housemate by downloading child pornography onto his housemate’s computer and then reporting it to police, according to an affidavit. The Mansfield man was arraigned Friday on a federal child pornography charge. He appeared before Magistrate […]
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Affected by addiction? You’re not alone
MANSFIELD — It’s been said ad nauseam that Richland County faces a serious drug problem, affecting many families, friends, co-workers, etc. Yet those affected by it can often feel isolated. “We want people to know they’re not alone,” said Valerie Rust, intake coordinator with the Starfish Project of Richland County. In keeping with this goal, […]
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Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church cleans up vacant Mansfield lots
MANSFIELD — Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church on Reba Avenue is cleaning up two nearby vacant lots that it purchased from the Richland County Land Bank. “We are very committed to this neighborhood,” said Senior Pastor Renea Collins. “We know that there are a lot of challenges over here and so we want to do what […]
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New car wash coming to Ontario
ONTARIO — Construction has begun on a new car wash at 616 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd., near the McDonald’s restaurant. Buckeye Express Car Wash will feature a 130-foot tunnel that operates on a conveyor system, as well as a small retail area that will offer a variety of car-care products. The roughly 4,680-square-foot facility is owned […]
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What would you do if facing carjacking? Road rage? Active shooter?
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has created a “Guide to Community Safety” in an effort to inform and educate the public on safety concerns and community resources. The 23-page guide touches on a variety of topics, including common-sense carjacking prevention tips, how to deal with road rage, what to do in an active […]
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Ontario grad finds calling in food biz
ONTARIO — About four days before Laurel Bocka was to leave for the University of Cincinnati to study industrial design, she decided to cancel the trip. “It wasn’t the right path for my life,” the 2013 Ontario graduate said. Instead, she enrolled at The Ohio State University at Mansfield and declared a major in business, […]