MANSFIELD — TE Connectivity was honored with a global award on July 11 for its commitment to sustaining excellence and upholding a creative company culture. The manufacturing company is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland with more than 150 employees in Mansfield. TE specializes in power connectors and sensors used in aerospace, transportation, medical and defense equipment. […]
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Madame B’s Beautiful Things curates ‘exquisite and lovely’ home decor in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Toni Beauford said she hears items destined for a landfill speak to her for help. “I think they say, ‘Don’t leave me here, take me home,’” she said. “I try hard to keep things original, but I also want to give it a chance at a second life.” Beauford owns and operates Madame […]
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Mansfield Engineered Components enters partnership with Italian company The Sabaf Group
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Engineered Components (MEC) announced Friday it has entered a strategic partnership with The Sabaf Group, a world leader in the design and production of components for major appliance markets. MEC is a global leader in motion control design features, specializing in soft-close mechanisms for kitchen and laundry appliances. It employs more than […]
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Ohio State Bar Foundation awards grants to legal education programs serving Richland County
COLUMBUS — Grants from the Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) will help expand legal resources in Richland and Ashland County to educate and empower individuals. Laura Spires, OSBF grants and database manager, said all of the 10 nonprofits awarded in the spring grant cycle support the mission to educate the public about the rule of […]
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Mansfield native Jon Young honored for 50 years with Mansfield Rotary & Masons
MANSFIELD — Retired businessman Jon Young was encouraged by his former boss to join the Mansfield Rotary Club to network with other community members. His membership and service were inspired by more than his work, however. The 1954 Mansfield Senior High School graduate had a daughter, Toni Young, who had ALS and used a wheelchair […]
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Ontario Council votes down proposed deer feeding ordinance
ONTARIO — Members of Ontario City Council voted against implementing an ordinance that would have prohibited residents from feeding deer on their properties. At-large councilman Dave Rehfeldt said he has lived on Ridgestone Drive for 20 years and never heard anyone talk about aggressive deer before this ordinance came up. “The people in my neighborhood […]
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Ideal Electric acquires motor & generator portfolios to expand opportunities in Mansfield & beyond
MANSFIELD — Ideal Electric has expanded its customer base and strengthened company knowledge and security with the acquisition of tangible and intellectual property of three industry partners. The Louis Allis Company and Beloit Power Systems will become Ideal Electric businesses. Ideal will also own the motor and generator intellectual property of Fairbanks Morse and Colt […]
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North Central Ohio Industrial Museum to showcase ‘ongoing evolution’ of local manufacturing
MANSFIELD — The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum’s (NCOIM) mission is to preserve and showcase regional manufacturing history, and educate future generations about their opportunities in the industry. “The entrepreneurial spirit that drove our rich past is still alive and well,” said NCOIM president Jerry Miller. “Those industries of the past are part of an […]
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Reformatory tour guides share paranormal experiences on ghost walks
MANSFIELD — Working at the Ohio State Reformatory almost promises a paranormal experience, said OSR paranormal program manager Kathy Feketik. “The paranormal isn’t just seeing dark figures or apparitions, it can also be smells or feelings,” she said. “I think sometimes the spirits appear to our staff and volunteers more often because they know us. […]