MANSFIELD — When a film crew was looking for a “70s, nostalgic setting,” Shelby Wyant said she knew the perfect places. Wyant grew up in Plymouth and graduated with an education degree from Kent State University in 2018. She met her fiancee, Brandon Lazenko, while they were working as campus tour guides. Lazenko invited Wyant […]
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Madison Twp. enters public works contract for road guardrails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Hull Road, Pulver List Road and Illinois Avenue will soon gain safety guardrails for motorists. Madison Township trustees approved a $26,059 loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Program to implement guardrails at three locations. Trustee chair Tom Craft said the township has already appropriated money for the project and the […]
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Bo Lacey Construction named Certified Contractors Network’s National Company of the Year
MANSFIELD — Bo Lacey Construction co-owner Kevin Lacey said everyone on his team understands the value of trust and improvement. He named the company’s “Team GPS Behavior” as one of the reasons Bo Lacy construction was chosen as the Certified Contractors Network (CCN) national company of the year on April 28. The company was selected a finalist […]
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Dan Niss purchases unfinished church in Ontario with tentative plans for office space
ONTARIO — The unfinished 43,000-square-foot church on Park Avenue West has finally been sold after nearly 15 years on the market. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson announced at the May 3 council meeting that businessman and philanthropist Dan Niss bought the property and signed the real estate deed on Wednesday. “We’re not sure what Dan is […]
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Open Source: Donatos associate celebrates 30 years of serving the Mansfield community
Open Source This story was inspired by a reader suggestion. To submit a question or suggestion through our Open Source portal,follow this link. MANSFIELD — Kriste Hristovski makes sure to greet each Donatos customer with a smile. She was hired in 1993 as a cashier but also worked as a server, keeping customer service as […]
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Nurse practitioner opens The Wellness Clinic on Cline Avenue
MANSFIELD — Adrian Lewers knew she wanted to operate her own medical clinic the day after the opportunity was presented to her. “It’s been a long road since January, but everything has kind of fallen into place,” she said. “We’re excited to offer a new opportunity and a new business to the community.” Lewers is […]
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Newsroom After Hours kicks off 2023 season with rock/metal show
MANSFIELD — Newcomers and veterans in the local punk rock music scene will take the stage May 12 at Idea Works. Though The Touch has performed at After Hours before, the headliner has never played the office space. The other three bands — Cruze Campo, TCRXP and Middling — are new to Newsroom After Hours. […]
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Local artist opening Galería Ekkles above Relax, It’s Just Coffee
MANSFIELD — When Diane Googins was curating her own art gallery, she knew she wanted to have a variety of styles in the space. “I didn’t want a gallery that had only my work in it,” she said. “I wanted to give a voice to the artists locally and a little bit regionally as well.” […]
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Deer on a diet: City of Ontario considers prohibiting deer feeding due to overpopulation
ONTARIO — Multiple Ontario City Council members said they have received calls from their constituents about deer overpopulation and reports of coyotes. One month after resident Adrienne Ruhe asked council to address residents feeding deer “as if they’re pets,” council members read an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer on Wednesday. Council members did not […]