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.
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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.
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Treffen 2025 brings German music, dance and food to Mansfield Liederkranz
MANSFIELD — Elizabeth Burmeister and her group made the long trip from Los Angeles to Mansfield with one goal in mind — keeping German culture alive. As president of the Danube Swabian Folk Dance Group, she said her club wouldn’t miss Treffen 2025 at the Mansfield Liederkranz, 1212 Silver Lane.
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Richland Carrousel Park brings community together for 34th birthday celebration in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Richland Carrousel Park isn’t just a Mansfield landmark for Denise Kroger. It’s a place of timeless joy.
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NCO Manufacturing Hall of Fame ceremony recognizes industry leaders
MANSFIELD — Matt Barkett never met his great-uncle Warren Rupp, but Thursday at the Industry Hall of Fame, he brought his family’s industrial legacy to life with a heartfelt speech that left the room laughing and inspired. He said his grandfather Mickey Rupp and Warren were very competitive.
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Seconds count: OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital trauma drill pushes staff to act fast
MANSFIELD — There were no scripts and no warnings. Just seconds to act fast for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital staff Wednesday morning. An obstetrics trauma drill took place, pushing staff into an intense and highly realistic simulation. The hospital never gives advance notice of what the scenario will be, so staff react to a surprising emergency.
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Women in Industry exhibit honors those who shaped local manufacturing industry
MANSFIELD — The new Women in Industry exhibit at the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum celebrates trailblazing women who powered industry and households. “Those women were the future and impressive,” said Cathy Goldman, daughter of JoAnn Dutton, founder of the Tribute to Women in Industry. “They were in a male-dominated time.”
