MANSFIELD — Gigi and Hector Berber weren’t able to celebrate the opening of Tacos and Margaritas in 2021, so celebrating La Mexicana Market with co-owners Erik and Cintia Gutierrez on Friday was emotional. “We felt alone when we opened Tacos and Margaritas and now I feel like my family’s here,” Gigi Berber said. “When we […]
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West-Torrence, Conard & Masters inducted into NCSC Hall of Excellence
MANSFIELD — North Central State College honored three community members for their vision and contributions to north central Ohio on Thursday night. Hall of Excellence inductees for 2023 included Deanna West-Torrence — founder and executive director of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Terry Conard — executive director of The Friendly House, and Mark Masters, […]
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Kelly’s Dairy Bar offers free rounds of mini golf as group appreciation
MANSFIELD — Jim Heenan said most people don’t believe him when he tells them he offers local groups free rounds of mini golf. “When people call and ask about it, they almost think you’re lying to them,” the Kelly’s Dairy Bar owner said. “Most of the groups will buy food or another round of golf, […]
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Mifflin Township looks to generate $293K through additional tax levy for fire department
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — Trustee John Jaholnycky said costs of fire department equipment have increased about 60 percent over the past 15 years. To pay for turnout gear, salaries and general operating expenses in their fire department, Mifflin Township trustees have placed a 3.5-mill additional property tax levy on the May 2 primary ballot. The last […]
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Richland Carrousel set for May 20 opening after December water damage
MANSFIELD — Sharon Bishop has learned repairing a 31-year-old downtown landmark is a slow and arduous process. The Richland Carrousel Park director said December water damage affected nearly every area of the Richland Carrousel building except the carousel and figures themselves. “The carousel is suspended, so we had a few inches of water that got […]
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Catalyst Life Services presents ‘Top Dollar Team’ trophy to Mechanics Bank
MANSFIELD — The nine-hour Catalyst Rehab Telethon raised $120,311 to support mental health services in February. The 32nd annual telethon was filmed at the WMFD studio in Ontario on Feb. 4. Mechanics Bank hosted the telethon’s 7 p.m. hour and raised more than $20,000. For five of the past 10 years, Mechanics Bank earned the […]
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Former Mansfield safety service director opens Lexington driving school
LEXINGTON — Lori and Harold Cope have devoted much of their work toward community safety. That was the goal when the former Mansfield safety service director opened a Lexington driving school Monday that is currently accepting enrollments. “It was always a passion of ours to be a part of safety and make sure that our […]