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5K brings dash of color to Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Splashes of color painted the streets of Mansfield on Saturday for the Abstract Dash 5K. The untimed race started and ended at the Mansfield Art Center. At the beginning of the race, participants were doused with dyed powder made of corn starch during a group color toss. They then hit the road, […]
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Todd Friend appointed to Ontario Board of Education
ONTARIO, Ohio — The Ontario Board of Education appointed Todd Friend as the newest board member, effective Wednesday, July 15, during their meeting Tuesday evening. Friend replaces previous board member Marianne Gasiecki, who resigned last month because she was moving out of the school district. Friend is still required to run in the General Election […]
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Woman taken to hospital after getting shot with BB gun
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield police were dispatched Tuesday at 3:12 p.m. to the residence located at 376 W. 5th St. where a reported shooting had occurred. Sgt. Stephen Brane said a woman was outside working on her car when she was shot with what police believe to have been a BB gun. He said […]
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‘2Morrows’ helping beautify Mansfield with artwork
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Beautiful pieces of artwork should be enjoyed by the masses, not a select few. That’s what local artists Joel and Wendy Morrow believe. “Something we’re interested in is artwork that everyone can see, or at least have the opportunity to see without having to go into a gallery or something,” said Joel. […]
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Richland Aspirations helps area teens, young adults with ASD
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an opportunity to improve their social and problem-solving skills in a friendly and accepting atmosphere via Richland Aspirations. Modeled after the “Aspirations” program developed by Dr. Tom Fish of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, Richland Aspirations was designed to meet […]
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MTBT runs catchy, humorous marketing campaign
MANSFIELD, Ohio — When developing their latest marketing campaign, MT Business Technologies decided to take a humorous approach, incorporating the slogan, “When the copier goes down, bad things happen.” Dozens of billboards recently began running across the Cleveland and Columbus areas. These outdoor advertisements are the beginning of a regionwide advertising and community relations effort […]
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Bald eagles dying of lead poisoning
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Wildlife officials have discovered that bald eagles are dying of lead poisoning. One of the causes, they believe, is the consumption of lead bullet-riddled carrion. Gail Laux, executive director of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, explained, “If somebody shoots a deer using a lead bullet and leaves the carcass behind, the eagles will […]
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Once Upon A Child holds grand reopening event
ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario officials welcomed the new owners of Once Upon A Child to the area during a grand reopening event Friday morning. “We’re happy they’re here and wish them all the success in the world,” said Mark Weidemyre, director of the Ontario Growth Corporation. The new owners include husband and wife, Dustin and […]