MANSFIELD — Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College has been chosen as the recipient of both the 2022 Central Region Chief Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees, and the 2022 Paul Elsner Excellence Award by The Chair Academy. When asked about the two awards, Diab was quick to […]
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Hillsdale FFA submits report of summer activities
JEROMESIVLLE — Here’s the latest update from the Hillsdale FFA: 33rd Annual Red Power Roundup On June 23 to 25 members of the Hillsdale FFA attended the 33rd Annual Red Power Round Up at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio. The Red Power Round Up is an annual convention for all things International Harvester […]
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New-look Madison Rams look to take next step under Valentine
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Scott Valentine wasn’t interested in discussing moral victories after last week’s 10-7 loss at Shelby. But Madison’s first-year coach couldn’t help but be encouraged by what he just witnessed. The Rams had a chance to win right up until Shelby’s Casey Lantz booted a game-winning 21-yard field goal as time expired. Considering […]
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AirPower History Tour: World War II aircraft arrive in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Jacques Robitaille loves the moment when a World War II veteran walks up to a B-24 Liberator or one of the other vintage aircraft. “The biggest thrill we get is when a World War II veteran comes up to the plane. It’s fewer and far between these days. But we do get the […]
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Kenneth David Stephens
Kenneth David Stephens, known to his family as David and work family as Kenny, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. He was 65. David was born on May 11, 1957 in Willard to Kenneth and Alberta (Sexton) Stephens and was a 1976 graduate of Plymouth High School. Kenny dedicated […]
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GALLERY: AirPower History Tour visits Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
DSC_0503.JPG DSC_0535.JPG DSC_0478.JPG DSC_0481.JPG DSC_0482.JPG DSC_0484.JPG DSC_0486.JPG The “Diamond Lil,” a B-24 Liberator bomber manufactured during World War II, is one of the aircraft at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport through Sunday. DSC_0490.JPG DSC_0493.JPG DSC_0495.JPG DSC_0497.JPG DSC_0501.JPG DSC_0505.JPG DSC_0507.JPG DSC_0509.JPG DSC_0511.JPG DSC_0517.JPG DSC_0519.JPG DSC_0520.JPG DSC_0522.JPG DSC_0524.JPG DSC_0525.JPG DSC_0527.JPG DSC_0529.JPG DSC_0531.JPG DSC_0533.JPG DSC_0537.JPG DSC_0539.JPG DSC_0541.JPG DSC_0543.JPG DSC_0546.JPG […]
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Ashland County commissioners accept $600,000 donation for new dog shelter
ASHLAND — The treasurer of the nonprofit spearheading construction of Ashland County’s new dog shelter had to double check who to write a $600,000 check out to on Thursday morning. “Is that made out to Ashland County Commissioners?” said Bill Harvey, treasurer of Homeward Bound Dog Shelter of Ashland County. The rhetorical question prompted laughter […]
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Richland County finances: Interest revenues up as sales tax receipts remain slow
MANSFIELD — Context is everything when it comes to looking at public finances. Inflation at a 40-year high has slowed Richland County sales tax revenue in 2022. But the Federal Reserve Board’s raising of interest rates to slow that inflation has helped fuel a marked increase in the county’s investment income. That was the gist […]
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GoFundMe raises money for hospitalized Mansfield teen
MANSFIELD – A GoFundMe account has been created for the family of a Mansfield teen hospitalized after a one-car crash last week. Garrett Kallerson, 16, was a passenger in the vehicle, which traveled off the right side of the road and struck a ditch and tree. The driver, a 16-year-old male and Kallerson’s best friend, […]