MANSFIELD, Ohio — Despite the troubling circumstances faced by those at Madison Local Schools on Wednesday when a male caller made a bomb threat, superintendent Lee Kaple said the school evacuation process was “handled as well as we possibly could.” Meanwhile, Richland County Sheriff’s Maj. Joe Masi said the Major Crimes Unit is investigating all […]
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Great Pumpkin Glow returns to Kingwood Oct. 17-18
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Kingwood Center Gardens will be illuminated by close to 1,000 jack-o-lanterns Oct. 17-18 for the Great Pumpkin Glow. Visitors can tour the grounds while viewing the craftsmanship of various pumpkin carvers. Bonnie Gross, visitor services manager, said, “It’s a huge community effort,” in reference to the pumpkin carving, which is done by local […]
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St. Peter’s senior named Commended Student
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Charlie Maxwell, a senior at St. Peter’s High School, was named a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and by meeting published program […]
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Andy Smallstey named Lexington administrative director
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Lexington Village Council appointed Andy Smallstey as the village administrator during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5. Smallstey has served as assistant village administrator since January, working alongside police Chief Brett Pauley, who had been named interim village administrator after former village administrator, Aaron Wiegand, resigned. Smallstey, a Mansfield Senior graduate of […]
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Pink Ladies Dart League supports breast cancer patients
GALION, Ohio — Throwing darts is more than a hobby for the Pink Ladies — it’s an opportunity to raise funds to support those who have breast cancer. The first Pink Ladies Dart League was formed in Yankton, South Dakota, in 2010. Since then, several leagues have cropped up, moving beyond the South Dakota borders […]
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Lexington student’s social media posts cause concern
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A 17-year-old Lexington student was a source of concern at Lexington High School on Friday after making disturbing comments on social media. “We have a student that’s been posting really inappropriate things on his Facebook page, but not necessarily threatening anybody. He hasn’t made any actual threats directed at somebody, or the […]
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Hershberger named a SportsKid of the Year finalist
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Natalie Hershberger is among the elite. The 11-year-old taekwondo phenom has been named one of five finalists for the Sports Illustrated “SportsKid of the Year” award. This award, eligible to youngsters ranging from age seven to 15, honors a competitor for superior performance in athletics, in the classroom and service to the […]
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Mansfield property to be redeveloped
MANSFIELD, Ohio — MLB Ltd. intends to redevelop 26 acres of land located at 30 W. Longview Ave., where the Peabody Barnes building once stood. Before this can happen, MLB must carry out various requirements, including petitioning the city to vacate the undeveloped streets and alleys that were platted on the property. Mansfield City […]
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Bellville to gain new health food store
BELLVILLE, Ohio — When newlyweds Marc and Jocelin Whitaker were planning their future together, they pondered what to do for a living. “Why don’t we do something together?” Marc asked. With his experience in the health food industry and Jocelin’s background in naturopathy, they decided to open their own health food store. Jocelin said her […]
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OSU-Mansfield reaching new heights with its aviation courses
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio State University at Mansfield is reaching new heights by becoming the first Ohio State regional campus to offer aviation classes. The classes–AV 2000 Introduction to the Aviation Industry and AV 2100 Private Pilot Fundamentals–were introduced last year. Depending on interest levels and support, more aviation courses could be added in […]