MANSFIELD – North Central State College Police Academy has opened enrollment for a new, full-time academy in spring 2023. Instruction will begin on Feb. 13, 2023, and cadets will graduate in July 2023. Classes will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two full weekends are also required to complete the […]
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Paramore brings hometown view to Ashland City Schools interim supt. job
ASHLAND — Ashland City Schools will be led by one of its own beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Ashland High School graduate Steve Paramore, Class of 1999, and the City Schools Business Manager, was selected to be the district’s interim superintendent during a school board meeting last week. “I look forward to embracing the huge responsibility […]
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Col. Howard to narrate Lincoln Portrait at Sept. 17 Mansfield Symphony Orchestra show
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony opens its season this Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. with “An American Journey,” dedicated to American composers and the beauty of America. One piece featured in this performance is “Lincoln Portrait;” in addition to its popularity as a work by celebrated American composer Aaron Copland, the narrated piece is […]
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Ashland Railway repairs will close 3 crossings over next 2 weeks
MANSFIELD — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect roads in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Richland Co. engineer Adam Gove announced Thursday that the following crossings will be closed by Ashland Railway for repairs in the next two weeks: • Cairns Road, between Springmill North Rd and Leppo […]
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Steven D. Diamond
Steven D. Diamond of Mansfield passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 65. Born April 23, 1957, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter and Audrey (Charleton) Diamond. Steve was a cross-country long haul trucker for over 30 years. His […]
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Willard E. Johnson
Willard E. Johnson, 74, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. Willard was born on April 18, 1948, in Mansfield, to John W. and Evelyn M. (Miller) Johnson. He married his sweetheart, Dee (Wortman) Johnson on June 7, 1969, and she survives. He graduated from Madison High School and was active in the […]
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Retired math teacher John Calhoun celebrates sales of original word puzzle book
MANSFIELD — Almost 20 years after he retired from his teaching career, John Calhoun made a unique curriculum. Calhoun worked a part-time job about 10 years ago that left him with a lot of free time that he often used to read or listen to music. “It must have been a Friday that I was […]
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Gilbert E. “Gil” Pierce, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO
Lifelong learner – and OSU professor – Gilbert E. “Gil” Pierce passed away August 29. 2022 in his Lewis Center home. He was 59. A full announcement including short biography, family, and funeral details is available: https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Gilbert-Eugene-Pierce?obId=25815521#/obituaryInfo Funeral home : Lexington Avenue Family Owned Funeral Home
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Ashland County Fair’s Buckeye Barn to become a historical center
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Fair has begun utilizing the historic Buckeye Barn to be a historical center with a focus on the agricultural history of the county. The currently red painted barn is located on the west side of the fairgrounds which has historically been close to the racetrack. Over the years, the unique […]
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Richland County Young Marines invites youth & adults
MANSFIELD — The Young Marines, a national youth organization, invites adults and youth to join the Richland County Young Marines in Mansfield. Units are led by dedicated adult volunteers who mentor and guide youth members. “It is through these caring adults that Young Marines learn leadership, community service, honoring veterans, and living a healthy, drug-free […]