MANSFIELD — Teen births in Richland County are on the decline. According to statistics released by Richland Public Health, there were 1,153 births in Richland County (excluding Shelby) last year, including 121 teenager births (ages 13 to 19). The percentage of teen births–just over 10 percent–was the lowest percentage in the last 25 years, according […]
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Altered Eats prepares Thai veggie stir-fry
MANSFIELD — I’ve packed a lunch for myself since grade school. I wasn’t a big fan of cafeteria food, and when I entered college, it was more economical to pack a lunch. Now I see the health benefits of it, so I try to avoid eating out as much as possible, but sometimes I’ll break […]
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Mansfield dentist honored for work in implant dentistry
MANSFIELD — Dr. Norman Barbone has been selected as an “Honored Fellow” by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Just nine of approximately 5,000 dentists from around the world received this distinction in 2015. These new Honored Fellows join 181 other dentists previously selected since 1951. The Honored Fellow designation is awarded to members of […]
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Mansfield safety committee talks animal control
MANSFIELD — Preliminary discussions on animal control took place during Mansfield’s safety committee meeting Tuesday. Don Bryant, committee chairman, said there have been over 80 calls regarding animal services since June 2015. He brought up the idea of hiring an animal control officer, noting there are 14 cities in the state that currently have animal […]
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Lexington woman won’t let diabetes hold her back
LEXINGTON — Hillary Diehl of Lexington doesn’t let diabetes hold her back. At 14, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Fast forward 23 years and she’s leading a healthy life without experiencing any complications of diabetes. “I think she sets a good […]
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Local 2-year-old dies after life-flight to Columbus
MANSFIELD — The local 2-year-old who was life-flighted to Columbus for severe head injuries on Tuesday died earlier today, according to Richland County prosecutor Bambi Couch Page. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Wednesday announcing its investigation into the situation. The toddler, Marlie Milner, was taken to OhioHealth by a family member […]
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Tridico blood drive honors memory of Mansfield youngster
MANSFIELD — This December marks the sixth year since Sam Tridico’s passing. Though he’s no longer here to flash his sheepish grin and bright blue eyes, his memory is alive. That’s been made possible partly because of a blood drive held in his honor each year at St. Peter’s, where he used to attend school. […]
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Shawshank site presents “Life of an Inmate Tour”
MANSFIELD — Michael Humphrey stepped out from one of the cells at the Ohio State Reformatory with handcuffs securing his wrists. An officer approached him, stating, “Inmate #77663, it’s time for your tour.” After releasing Humphrey from the handcuffs, the officer said, “Remember, we’ve got them counted so if anybody turns up missing, you know […]
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Blust Avenue Teaching Garden gains new shed, six raised beds
MANSFIELD — Three contiguous parcels of land along Blust Avenue were vacant lots, littered with trash and debris this time last year. Now, the area is home to 19 raised beds and a hoop house. And thanks to the Lowe’s Heroes program, North End Community Improvement Collaborative’s Blust Avenue Teaching Garden will soon include a […]
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McCune Cycle World sells to Iron Pony Motorsports Group
MANSFIELD — Mick and Cindy McCune are selling their Mansfield business of 38 years, McCune Cycle World, Inc., to Iron Pony Motorsports Group of Westerville. McCune Cycle World, 327 Ashland Road, is a multi-line powersports dealership that sells brands including Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, KTM, Victory and Kawasaki in the northern Ohio market. “Our Pony Powersports Group has […]