Richland County’s designation as “red,” or level three, on Thursday in the state’s Public Health Advisory System will change operations for some of the county’s schools. Lucas Local Schools will move to a blended learning model beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Students will report to school two days a week and engage in remote learning the other […]
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Lexington reports 2 positive COVID tests in 7 days
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools has reported two positive COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, according to the district’s website. On Sept. 24, the district reported that a 5th grade Eastern Elementary student tested positive for the virus. A second letter was posted Wednesday stating that a bus garage staff member had tested positive. […]
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Ontario Middle School cleared of bomb threat
ONTARIO — Ontario Middle School went into a brief, “soft lockdown” Wednesday morning in response to a potential bomb threat. At approximately 8:30 a.m., school administrators were notified that the words “I’m gonna bomb the school” had been written on a stall door in the girl’s restroom. The school then immediately went into a ‘soft […]
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Operation Fandom and Blackbird Records opens this week
MANSFIELD — From toys to records to movie memorabilia, downtown Mansfield’s newest shop is dedicated to anything that creates a sense of nostalgia, wonder and fun. Operation: Fandom and Blackbird Records opens Thursday at 31 E. Fourth Street. The fandom wing specializes in vintage toys, current fandom collectibles and sports and retro gaming items, with […]
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Mansfielder elected union chair at GM Parma
MANSFIELD — Michael Patterson may not have realized it growing up, but leadership was in his blood. After a quarter century with General Motors, the Mansfield resident became the first worker who transferred from Mansfield to be elected Chairman of the Shop Committee of the UAW Local 1005. That happened in July. He represents approximately […]
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Redwood Apartments open in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A new neighborhood of duplexes has popped up in Mansfield, with more than 82 bedroom units. The Redwood Apartments are located off Lexington Avenue, behind Pumpkin Seed Bulk Food Co. They are within the city limits of Mansfield but in Lexington School District. Dave Conwill, CEO of Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods, said the apartments […]
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Charles Follis Way in Shelby honors first Black pro football player
SHELBY — It’s been 118 years since Charles Follis first came to Shelby. Now, everyone in town will know his name. Follis, the first Black professional football player in America, began his career with the Shelby Blues in 1902. His name was secured in the town’s history once again Friday, when town officials unveiled the […]
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Mansfield City Schools seeks online coordinator after winning hotspot grant
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City school board of education approved the acquisition of 300 additional hotspots at its Tuesday night meeting. According to Holly Christie, district director of student support programs, the hotspots will be paid for with money from the BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant. The district was awarded $110,267.37 through the state grant program. The district […]
