COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s new two-year budget bill bans the state from spending any further funding on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing. House Bill 64 was signed by Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday, June 30. Ohio joins a number of states pulling out of the PARCC consortium–which once had about […]
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Multi-family dwellings a possibility in Mansfield industrial areas
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The City of Mansfield Planning Commission now has the authority to approve the creation of multi-family dwellings in I-1 and I-2 zoned areas. Apartments, for example could be built on former industrial sites. Building and codes supervisor J.R. Rice described the I-2 zoned areas as “heavy industrial,” naming the Industrial Park as […]
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Flag raising ceremony honors veterans court
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A flag raising ceremony was held Wednesday outside the municipal building in honor of the Mansfield Municipal Veterans Court. The flag was donated by Judge Jerry Ault and Judge Frank Ardis, Jr. “We’re very honored to have the veterans here to help us with this ceremony,” said Ault. “As you can see, we have one […]
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Ash says testing in America is on steroids
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Tom Ash, director of government relations for the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, updated administrators from approximately 20 area school districts on the state budget bill during Mid-Ohio’s Administrative Leadership Conference on Tuesday. Ash’s presentation was titled, “Public Policy Put to the Test: A Budget Update.” “The title of this is deliberate,” […]
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Community festival coming to Butler Aug. 7-8
BUTLER, Ohio — Enthusiasm is building for the Butler Community Fest, a two-day festival that will feature live entertainment and various activities. The festival will be held Friday, Aug. 7 from 2-11 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. in the heart of the village, located in southern Richland County. The […]
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BEyond FITness Studio opens in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Fitness instructor Abby Hammett recently opened “BEyond FITness Studio” in Mansfield. The 24-year-old Mansfield resident said she has been teaching fitness classes for the past 11 months in the area, accumulating a “following” of individuals who enjoy participating in her classes. “I found this little studio and thought it was perfect,” she […]
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Re-enactors bring Plymouth’s past back to life
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — History was brought to life Saturday during the Plymouth Area Historical Society’s cemetery walk, which allowed participants to hear from re-enactors portraying some of Plymouth’s most prominent residents. Shirley Wolf, president of the Plymouth Area Historical Society, said this was the first cemetery walk the organization has held, and hopefully not the […]
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Community garden bike/walk tour held in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — For the second year, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) held a community garden bike/walk tour, allowing people to visit community gardens in Mansfield on foot or by bicycle. Saturday’s event gave participants the opportunity to tour at least five gardens in one of three groups: a fast-paced walking group led […]
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Local musicians to lead worship music at Honda Indy 200
LEXINGTON, Ohio — In addition to the roaring sound of race cars zooming around the track, attendees of the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course may also hear shouts of “amen” or “hallelujah” as part of the IndyCar Ministry‘s chapel service. This Sunday, Aug. 2, there will be two chapel services–one at […]
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New Japanese steakhouse offers sushi, hibachi meals
ONTARIO, Ohio — Local officials celebrated the opening of a new restaurant, Ninja Japanese Steakhouse, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson gave a warm welcome to restaurant co-owners Xin Zhao and Yingling Ye, who are husband and wife. “We’re excited to have you here, he said. “It’s always a great […]