MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools has gained two new administrators, both of whom were introduced at the Mansfield Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. Joining the district are Lori Crum, who will serve as assistant principal of the Freshman Academy at Mansfield Senior High School, and Michael Wallace, who will be principal of Sherman Elementary […]
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Fast Foodie: Coney Island Diner does breakfast
MANSFIELD — It’s not just Coney dogs that make Mansfield’s oldest operating restaurant a staple in the downtown community. Coney Island Diner makes a mean breakfast, too. Jim Smith, who co-owns Coney Island Diner with his wife Cathy, prepared two different kinds of omelets–the corned beef hash and cheese omelet and the western omelet–in the […]
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Happy Shack Pizza a new addition to local food scene
MANSFIELD — Pizza lovers, rejoice. A new pizza concessions trailer by the name “The Happy Shack Pizza” has entered the local food scene. The Happy Shack Pizza is owned and operated by Doug and Tammy Wertz. The Bellville couple work at the Mansfield Playhouse, where Doug is the artistic director and Tammy is the […]
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Emergency Medical Christians takes truckload to West Virginia flood victims
SHELBY –When Brian Lavelle of Emergency Medical Christians began fundraising to provide relief and support for those affected by the West Virginia flooding, he wasn’t sure what to anticipate. Maybe it would result in a few boxes of items, he thought. Much to his surprise, people–many of whom live and/or work in Shelby–gave enough items […]
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2 families given 160 pounds of food
MANSFIELD — Thanks to the generosity of the local community, two families in Mansfield’s north end won’t have visit the grocery store for a while. The School’s Out Food Drive, organized by the local Moms Clean Air Force chapter, raised 160 pounds of non-perishable food items, which will go to two low-income families. Moms Clean […]
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A Taste of Mansfield to showcase local restaurants, entertainment
MANSFIELD — A new event dubbed “A Taste of Mansfield” will be held at North Lake Park this August with several activities for families to enjoy. Hosted by Friends of North Lake Park, the event will feature food vendors, live music, dance performances, a beer and wine garden, and many activities for children. This inaugural […]
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Regional planning’s report identifies crash patterns
MANSFIELD — Richland County Regional Planning Commission recently published a crash analysis report that identifies which intersections could qualify for state funding for improvements based on safety criteria by the Ohio Department of Transportation. This detailed analysis contains statistics, charts and graphs regarding Richland County crashes for years 2013 through 2015, and it includes a […]
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Restaurant owner plans to expand with taco cart
MANSFIELD — A new taco cart by the name “Panchos Tacos” is expected to make its debut later this month. Run by Jesus Davalos and Alejandro Anchondo, Panchos Tacos will sell Mexican cuisine at local events. Davalos, who co-owns Los 3 Mayas and El Campestre, said the idea sparked after speaking with customers who voiced […]
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Ontario celebrates opening of new extended-stay hotel
ONTARIO — TownePlace Suites was the place to be Friday night. Dozens of people, including several city and county officials, showed up to see Ontario’s newest hotel and celebrate its grand opening. The 86-room Marriott hotel is located off Ferguson Road at 1125 Guest Court. It has four different styles of rooms–the smallest of which […]