The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society Inc. purchased property at 200 Distribution Drive from Engwiller Properties LLC for $1 million.
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No sled? No problem: Skate Ohio brings back its free sled sheds
MANSFIELD — The scrape of plastic on the snow, the rush down a hill and the laughter at the bottom holds many memories for people during the winter months. This year, Skate Ohio plans to help make more of those memories with the sled sheds which are available for community members at Liberty, Burton and […]
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Comedy, community & a good cause take the stage at Liederkranz in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — If laughter really is the best medicine, Mansfield is in for a healthy dose. Comedian Moody McCarthy brings his stand-up set to the Liederkranz in Mansfield on Jan. 31 for an evening of laughs that also gives back to local youth. The Liederkranz is located at 1212 Silver Lane. Doors open at 6 […]
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OPEN SOURCE: Madison junior Kaiden Koch paints Whoville mural in less than 2 weeks
MANSFIELD — Students walking into Madison Comprehensive High School don’t just pass a window anymore — they stop. What they see is a burst of Whoville color that fills the space, painted by 16-year-old junior Kaiden Koch in less than two weeks. A lifelong love of art Koch said he started drawing when he was […]
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Santa’s special visit: Sensory-friendly, family-focused and full of cheer with Zan’s Mission
MANSFIELD — Holiday magic came to life in a thoughtful and inclusive way Monday morning as families gathered for a sensory-friendly Christmas Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Zan’s Mission. Designed specifically for families who have a loved one with any disability, the event took place at First English Lutheran Church, 53 Park Avenue West, offering […]
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The Ontario Center food court celebrates full occupancy with Robsagna opening
ONTARIO — The Ontario Center’s food court is officially full — and Operations Manager Crystal Tolliver said the milestone feels both rewarding and exciting. “Yes, the food court is full now, and it feels really good,” Tolliver said. “Seeing it active again is incredibly rewarding after such a long time.” The latest addition, Robsagna, marks […]
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A prayer turned lifeline: Second Hope Pantry feeds dozens across Richland, Ashland counties
MANSFIELD — What began as a simple prayer last Christmas has grown into a lifeline for families across Richland and Ashland counties. Jim and Tiffanie Kitts found themselves last year unexpectedly answering a call they didn’t even know they had asked for. “Last Christmas my husband Jim prayed about wanting to do something different for […]
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From family kitchen to neighborhood mission: The story behind The Comfort Kitchen
GALION — Some meals feed the stomach. Some meals feed the soul. For Chanel Hipp, The Comfort Kitchen delivers both — without forms, lines or questions. “It’s not just about helping those who can’t afford food,” Hipp said. “Sometimes it’s a widow spending her first holiday alone, or a family whose loved one is starting […]
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Former Ontario water supervisor must repay city after falsifying military records
A former City of Ontario water department supervisor has been ordered to repay $502.88 to the city after a special state audit found he falsified military records and improperly received city pay.
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Ontario resident voices backyard chicken, property line issues
ONTARIO — The desire for backyard chickens has crossed the street into Ontario. A city resident voiced her support for the issue Wednesday night during the public participation portion of the City Council meeting. Sue Swank, an Olive Drive resident, pointed out Mansfield lawmakers approved backyard chickens by a 4-3 vote Dec. 2. “I know […]