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Dads, we love you — and not just for the jokes. We’d be remiss, however, if we didn’t share some classic “dadvice,” (dad advice) and dad jokes today.  See the gallery below for quotes submitted by our readers.   

The script was flipped Friday evening.  While cancer is commonly a solemn and somber topic, people affected by the disease showed up in the masses at the Richland County Fairgrounds on June 14 to celebrate survivorship.  Cancer survivors of OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals were invited, along with their guest, to attend the 32nd annual Cancer Survivors Day Dinner and Program. […]

Mansfield resident Kayla Garrabrant, 24, is a big advocate for giving blood. The Clear Fork graduate of 2013 practices what she preaches by giving blood every couple of months — a routine she’s maintained since high school. In about eight years, she’s donated almost six gallons of blood. Her donations are enough to save over […]

Emily Patterson, 40, was eager to resume coaching after taking a brief hiatus. The Lexington High School librarian of seven years led CrossFit classes and offered personal training at a gym she owned for about five years. After transitioning out of that role last year due to a hectic schedule, Patterson was looking forward to […]

Being diagnosed with a rare illness can leave a person feeling isolated — but Mansfield woman Sandy Nye has found a way to ward off feelings of loneliness with the help of social media. Nye, 62, was diagnosed with a form of vasculitis in 2014, just one year after retiring as a special education teacher […]

Ashland residents Frank Pettigrew and Russ Matz plan to launch a new bicycling club that will give members the opportunity to explore the area’s rail trails, as well as the chance to give back. “It’s a bike riding club with service in mind,” Matz, 70, said. The club, known as Rail Rollers, is based on […]

During her first week as a high school student, Jessie Bailey experienced an anxiety attack. The Shelby High School freshman found comfort in English teacher Jackie Duncan’s classroom, which has a cozy and mellow ambiance with its twinkle lights, bean bag chairs and other living room furniture and decor. Besides being a warm and welcoming […]

It wouldn’t be summer without a trip to the farmers market, where homegrown and homemade goods abound.  Check out the list below to find out where and when local farmers markets take place. Bellville Farmers Market The Bellville Farmers Market’s 2019 season kicked off in May and runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon […]

We all have our favorite comfort foods… Chicken and dumplings. Apple pie. Macaroni and cheese. Yum. The problem is, most of these dishes don’t contribute much to a healthy diet. Fortunately, there are quick and simple modifications you can make to your comfort food favorites to bump up your nutrient intake. Baylee Leonhardt, registered dietician […]