Gabi Morando, Scripps Howard Foundation Intern
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Two pianists sweep talent awards in final night of Miss Ohio preliminaries
MANSFIELD — The Miss Ohio preliminary competition wrapped up Friday evening with a second night of excitement. The competition began with the “Grey” flight, candidates 12 through 22, showing off their unique talents ranging from dance, vocals, and three instrumental performances of the cello, flute and steel pan. Meanwhile the “Scarlet” flight, candidates one through […]
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Miss Ohio competition kicks off with first night of preliminaries
MANSFIELD — The 2022 Miss Ohio competition kicked off Thursday evening with the first night of preliminary competition. The first 11 contestants, the “Scarlet” flight, competed in talent while contestants 12-22, the “Grey” flight, competed in on-stage interviews, red carpet wear and presented their social impact pitch. A rare occurrence, there was no preliminary talent […]
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Warren Rupp event celebrates award and community partnerships
MANSFIELD — Warren Rupp employees and community partners gathered at a luncheon on June 14 to celebrate the company receiving the 2021 IDEX Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Chosen from over 40 businesses globally, Warren Rupp received the award for displaying excellence in areas including environmental impact, commitment to inclusion and impacting the surrounding community. On […]
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Avita nurse honored for bringing a graduation celebration bedside
MANSFIELD — One Avita nurse showed Jeff Williams, a recovering diverticulitis patient, that sometimes the best medical care does not involve any prescriptions or procedures at all. At the time of his youngest daughter Alice Williams’ graduation from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Jeff was lying in a hospital bed recovering from his second surgery in […]
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Bucyrus native Cassandra Kurek named Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2022
MANSFIELD — Cassandra Kurek sang her way to win the overall talent award and the Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen crown on Wednesday night. Along with a ticket to the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant in August, Kurek won $2,750 in scholarships. The Bucyrus native has been performing in musical theatre since she was six years […]
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THRIVE program celebrates its first graduating class
MANSFIELD — Ashley Jessee said the Creating Lasting Family Connections THRIVE program changed her life. Jessee and five other women graduated from the four-week program on Friday, celebrating their success with family and staff. The program is part of a statewide Children of Incarcerated Parents initiative, teaching the women skills to help them more effectively raise their […]
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Practice makes perfect: Trial run for upcoming soap box derby
MANSFIELD — One by one, racers sped down a hill in the parking lot of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church on June 5 to test drive their cars for the upcoming North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby. For many, the race is a tradition that involves the whole family. This is even true for Derby Director […]