MANSFIELD — Area seniors can now access free self-defense and wellness training for the summer. Black Belt Pro Fitness is offering a version of its NOW Resolution program specially tailored for seniors, in partnership with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging. The class is funded by the Richland County Senior Services Levy. Richland […]
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Shelby senior earns full ride to Ohio State University
Editor’s Note This story idea was submitted by a reader. Do you have a tip for our news team? Submit it here. SHELBY — When Alexis McClain received her financial aid packet from the Ohio State University, she was certain there’d been some mistake. The estimated cost of attendance and the amount covered were the […]
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The Woodland Club set to open Memorial Day weekend
MANSFIELD — It’s been five years since the Woodland Club nearly closed for good. Now, the woman who led the charge to keep it open is stepping down from the board. Woodland resident Dawn Kitchen is the outgoing board chair this year, but remains in an advisory role. Husband and wife Maria and Jordan Phillips […]
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Jazz, funk and R&B comes to Brickyard in Final Friday’s May 26 season opener
MANSFIELD – The 2023 Final Friday Concert Series kicks off tonight, May 26, at The Brickyard Stage in downtown Mansfield. Friday’s lineup features live bands Ari, CONNE and S’yvelt. The 16-year-old Ari Gallaway-Hicks will open the show at 5:30 p.m., performing simply as Ari. Ari won the 2021 “Voice of Grove City” contest. Jennifer Kime, […]
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Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library hires new director
SHELBY — The new director of the Marvin Memorial said she loves libraries in part because they level the playing field. “We treat everyone the same, try to give the best service possible,” said Vikki Morrow-Ritchie, who joined the staff on May 1. She replaced Kathleen Webb, who retired in March after 10 years as director. […]
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Discovery students plant new trees in school forest
MANSFIELD — Students at Discovery School pulled on their rain boots and traipsed through the forest, their shoes squishing against the muddy forest floor. Earlier this month, students, parents, grandparents and teachers planted nearly 70 saplings to replace fallen trees on the school’s 20-acre woods. Discovery School, located on Millsboro Road, serves students from preschool […]
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Kemerer, NECIC, Hudson & Essex take top honors in charity chili contest
Story Highlights The top three of the chili cookoff included judicial candidate Michael Kemerer, caterer Marya Jefferson and Sierra Carver, executive chef at Hudson and Essex. Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring serves more than 100 local youth through its community based mentorship program, but 126 children remain on the waiting list. The Chili Cookoff was sponsored by […]
