MANSFIELD, Ohio — In observance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Parish is offering more opportunities for the sacrament of confession. That will include two special initiatives called, “The Light is On” and “24 Hours for the Lord,” during this Lenten season. Jeremy Miller, St. Peter’s associate priest, […]
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Part I: Q-A with GOP commissioners candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part series. Part II will be published Friday at 11 a.m. MANSFIELD — Richland County GOP commissioner candidates were each asked the same series of questions. The format of these questions is “What have or would you do?” Below are the responses in Part I from Tim […]
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Banks believes background enhances commissioner’s candidacy
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Darrell Banks believes his background in business, education and public office have prepared him for a seat as Richland County commissioner. Banks is running against David Morgenstern and commissioner Tim Wert in the Republican primary. The winner will face Democratic challenger Ron Davis in the November election for a term that begins […]
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Wert seeks reelection as county commissioner
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Tim Wert is seeking another four years as Richland County commissioner. In the upcoming Republican primary, Wert is challenged by David Morgenstern and Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks. The winner will face Democratic challenger Ron Davis in the November election for a term that begins Jan. 2, 2017. Wert was appointed commissioner in […]
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Lucas airman returns from Afghanistan deployment
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Tim Stacy, a Tech Sgt. of the 179th Airlift Wing, took the long way home, via a four-month deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan. The Lucas resident volunteered to offer hands-on training to Afghan Air Force personnel in repairing and operating Afghan C-130H Hercules aircraft at the Train, Advise, Assist Command–Air (TAAC-Air) in Kabul. […]
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Lexington sixth grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Maggie Sheridan proudly waved her first place trophy over her head after correctly spelling “portcullis” to win the Tri-County Spelling Bee on Thursday night. The Lexington sixth grader outlasted 33 other contestants, who represented schools in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties. “I was just so nervous,” Sheridan said. “Every time I went […]
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Mansfield roads to be resurfaced
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council will consider legislation that authorizes the safety-service director to advertise for bids and enter into a contracts for resurfacing close to 20 miles of Mansfield roads at its next meeting on Tuesday, March 1. If approved, City Engineer Bob Bianchi said bids will be opened at the end of […]
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Public access to municipal building may be limited to Park Ave entrance
MANSFIELD, Ohio — In an effort to maintain a secure environment, public access to the Mansfield Municipal Building may be limited to the Park Avenue entrance. Mansfield City Council heard from a concerned Dan Mapes, who said he represents at least 40 people who work in the municipal building, during council’s meeting Tuesday. Mapes said […]
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Mansfield to issue over $12.9 million in municipal bonds
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council approved two pieces of legislation that authorize the issuance of up to $12,935,000 in municipal bonds. The first ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $2,935,000 in bonds for the purpose of advance refunding a portion of bonds issued in August 2009. “It’s kind of like refinancing,” described […]
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Temple Christian principal to bicycle across the nation
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Paul Baird, principal at Temple Christian School, is road tripping across America by bike. Before images of leather jackets and Harley-Davidsons come to mind, it’s not that kind of bike, but the good old fashioned bicycle. As part of Temple Christian School’s annual Race for Education fundraiser, Baird will cycle from the […]