Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Posted inLife and Culture
Area manufacturers race to raise money for Boy Scouts
MANSFIELD — Building and racing pinewood derby cars has been a Boy Scout tradition for decades. So when a couple of area scout leaders were brainstorming ideas for a fundraiser, it seemed like the perfect fit. The 2020 Corporate Pinewood Derby on Thursday, sponsored by the Regional Manufacturer’s Coalition, raised $6,800 for the Johnny Appleseed […]
Posted inEducation
Sip & sample local specialities on Feb. 29 Clear Fork Valley Foundation fundraiser
BELLVILLE — With craft beer, live music and freshly baked cheesecake, the Clear Fork Valley Foundation is hoping to make a big impression this weekend. “The main purpose of it is just to spread awareness of the Clear Fork Valley Foundation,” said Judy Golden, a board member and English teacher at Clear Fork High School. […]
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Catalyst announces updated total from Rehab Telethon at nearly $125K
MANSFIELD — At the end of its recent fundraiser telethon, Catalyst Life Services had received more than $116,000 in donations. It was already a record-breaking year, but the pledges continued. According to Melissa Drozda, marketing and development director for Catalyst Life Services, the final pledge tally stands at $124,845.28. Every year, different businesses and community […]
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Eyerly leaves a lasting impact on Springfield Twp Fire Dept.
ONTARIO — Ask any firefighter in Springfield Township about Captain Ron Eyerly, and they’ll tell you pretty much the same thing. Everyone considers him a friend, and most consider him a mentor as well. He knows everyone in the department, and pretty much everything about it. After all, he’s been there 36 years. “It doesn’t […]
Posted inSolutions
In wake of death: Legal aid options available in domestic abuse complaints
MANSFIELD — Less than a week before she was found dead, Gaberien Clevenger was denied a civil protection order against her estranged husband, Alec Blair, now charged with her murder. Clevenger, 22, went to Domestic Relations Court without legal representation when she sought the order — which was denied by Magistrate Sharon May. It doesn’t […]
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Shelby mayor highlights ongoing improvements in State of the City
SHELBY — Shelby Mayor Steven Schag was full of optimism as he gave a State of the City address at last week’s council meeting. Schag cited the completion of multiple improvement projects as evidence that the city is healthy, fiscally sound and well-positioned for the future. The city saw utilities upgrades and modernization in 2019 […]
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Branham, Rehfeldt appointed to Ontario City Council
ONTARIO — After interviewing six candidates, the Republican Central Committee appointed Sherry Branham and David Rehfeldt to Ontario City Council on Wednesday. Branham will serve as Third Ward councilwoman, replacing a vacancy left by Mark Weidemyre. Rehfeldt will fill the At-Large seat left Larry Arnold. “It was very difficult to make a decision. We had […]
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Land bank to host March 20 public hearing on Swan Cleaners property
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation, more commonly known as the land bank, has scheduled a public meeting March 20 to discuss the former Swan Cleaners building. Swan Cleaners was located at 165 Park Avenue West. It closed in 2014 and was acquired by the land bank in January 2019. Last June, the land bank was awarded a […]
Posted inBusiness
VNA of Mid Ohio closes after 20 years
MANSFIELD — The Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio has closed its Mansfield office. A letter from the organization stated that the VNA has served clients in Richland County for 20 years. Services will continue in Erie, Huron, Wayne and Ashland counties. According to the organization’s website, VNA is home health care and hospice provider. Its only other […]