MANSFIELD — Ann Mitchell has dedicated years to New Beginnings, from board member to social worker to volunteer. On Wednesday, she received the first-ever Women’s Heart of Service Award. The 4th annual New Beginnings Recovery event drew a lively crowd at 741 Scholl Road. The goal is the same every year, celebrate recovery and recognize […]
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NAMI Richland County celebrates grand reopening in new Ontario offices
ONTARIO — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County celebrated its future Monday — while also honoring the past. In fact, the opening of its new facility drew a crowd so large that the celebration spilled outdoors. Elected officials and community members gathered at the Area Agency on Aging, 2131 Park Ave. West, […]
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Laugh for a cause: James Johann headlines Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring benefit show
MANSFIELD — Comedy takes the spotlight for a good cause when Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring hosts its annual benefit show on Oct. 18. The event will beat the Mansfield Liederkranz, 1212 Silver Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning shortly after 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available online. Proceeds directly support children […]
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One year on the court: How pickleball became Benji Radio’s lifeline
ASHLAND – Benji Radio celebrated a major milestone on Aug. 16 — one full year of playing pickleball every single day. It’s a sport that has given him far more than alcohol and drug addiction ever provided. His wife, Jordan, who he has been with since they were 16, also has more than 300 days […]
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Mansfield Cemetery fights to keep its legacy alive
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Cemetery, a resting place for more than 180 years, faces an uncertain future as burials decline and cremation rates rise. Administrator Pam Bautz said the facility handles between 300 and 400 burials a year. That number dropped after COVID-19 as cremation grew more popular, which cut into the funding. She said the […]
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Richland County unveils new Common Pleas courtroom
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Common Pleas Court officially unveiled its newest courtroom Friday morning, promising faster hearings and improved service for the public. Community members, elected officials and court staff gathered on the second floor of the Richland County Administration Building to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Courtroom 4 in the General Division. Judge Phillip […]
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Greek Festival celebrates heritage, community and culture in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents will find a taste of Greece, from traditional Greek dances to home-cooked meals, at the 2025 Greek Festival on Sept. 5 and 6. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 265 West Third Street hosts the annual event. that’s become a popular cultural event for residents throughout the city and beyond. […]
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Ignited celebrates recovery at 2nd annual banquet
SHELBY — Ignited’s second annual banquet brought prayer, testimony and celebration to Shelby, as the community gathered to highlight recovery and hope for women overcoming addiction on Thursday night. Kathy Durflinger, president of the Ignited board and Chief Nursing Officer at Avita Health Systems, reminded the crowd that she is not only a nurse and […]
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Rescued osprey returns to Pleasant Hill domain, thanks to Ohio Bird Sanctuary
PERRYSVILLE — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary returned a local osprey to the wild Wednesday morning, 38 days after rescuing her from fishing line. Brett Woodard of Woody Woods Tree Service opened the cage for the release. At first, the osprey hesitated, staying inside for a few minutes before slowly making her way out. Once clear, […]
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Gas leak causes brief evacuation at Malabar Intermediate School
Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 11:30 a.m. with a press release from Superintendent Stan Jefferson. MANSFIELD — Columbia Gas and Mansfield firefighters responded quickly Tuesday, after they discovered a gas leak just outside a Malabar Intermediate School entrance. Mansfield Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Chris Speelman said Columbia Gas came to the school […]