MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ray Dyson came to Mansfield in April 1971, to work at a newspaper. Today, nearly four decades later, he still lives here, but his career has taken the kind of turn a character from one of his novels would appreciate. The Ohio State graduate has cranked out three novels and has a […]
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St. Peter’s VIP program highlights students exhibiting virtues
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Aiden Boyce is a 5th grade student at St. Peter’s who holds doors for others, is polite at all times and reminds his principal not to forget her reflective jacket for crossing duty. Emma Henderson is a 3rd grader described by the school’s administration as a youngster who will do anything for […]
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Merry Madison Christmas rounds into final week
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Students and staff at Madison High School are rounding into the final week of the Merry Madison Christmas project. On Friday, math teacher Tracey Burden received a gift from a student to go directly toward the project. “One kid brought in four cases of vegetables this morning,” Burden said. “I said, ‘You […]
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Local artwork for sale at MAC’s Holiday Fair through Dec. 30
MANSFIELD, Ohio – North central Ohio holiday shows punctuate the calendar as fall turns toward winter. Plays, musicals, dance recitals, choir concerts, and band shows help Richland County residents climb into the spirit. The Mansfield Art Center makes sure its cultural niche is represented during the holidays, too. The art center will present its traditional […]
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Flames dump Cubs for Kurtz’s 300th win
LUCAS, Ohio – Friday marked a special night for John Kurtz, and it caught him a bit by surprise. The Mansfield Christian boys basketball coach pocketed his 300th career victory in a 60-48 Mid-Buckeye Conference game at Lucas. “I kind of forgot about it to be honest with you,” Kurtz said sheepishly after the game. […]
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Mansfield Blockhouse highlights a Very Old Fashioned Christmas
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Smoke from an open fire circled in the light breeze as banjo music strummed out the chords of Noel. It was a Very Old Fashioned Christmas at the Mansfield Blockhouse on Thursday night in South Park. “We try to have a Christmas event every year and this year we had perfect weather […]
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Merry Madison Christmas galvanizes school
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Senior John Marhekfa sat on a desk licking a lollipop and pulling string while his younger sister Teresa tied a friendship bracelet inside a Madison High School classroom Wednesday afternoon. This took place well after the final bell, for a good cause beyond each youngster, and well beyond even their school walls. […]
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Madison’s full roster too much for Ashland
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A couple of big guns joined the Madison basketball team for the first time on Friday night, and it helped the Rams fire on all cylinders. Senior Billy Buckley and junior Jacob Koehler made their respective debuts after sitting out two-game suspensions, and their presence helped coach Tim Mergel’s team roll over […]
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Local businesses donate 51 bicycles for Christmas project
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Santa got a little help on Tuesday night from a group of Richland County businesses looking to boost the Christmas season for local children. The Richland Young Professionals teamed with Richland Bank, Shelby Bicycle Days and the Ontario Walmart to brighten the holidays for 51 of the community’s neediest children. The giving […]
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Crestview, Shiloh 1st graders share the meaning of Thanksgiving
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – Thanksgiving means different things to different people, even our littlest people. Earlier this week Richland Source asked first-graders at Crestview and Shiloh elementary schools to tell us what they are thankful for heading into the holiday. “I’m thankful for Christmas,” said Aubrie Sexton, of Shiloh Elementary. “I’m thankful for video games,” […]