A performer cracked whips with fire, youth brought frogs of all sizes to jump in the annual contest, and watermelon and ice cream eating contests, sponsored by Meijer and Coldstone Creamery, were all part of the 2013 Ontario 4th of July Festival. The festival was hosted at the Ontario Middle School and featured a variety […]
Luke Beekman, Staff Reporter
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Lincoln Highway and the Eagle Scouts cross the generations
Four Eagle Scouts were part of the Centennial ceremony of the Lincoln Highway in Mansfield. Bernard R. Queneau, the senior Boy Scout at the event, and Brian Cassler the youngest, have histories with the Lincoln Highway. Their stories are unique and cross generations. “It got me all pepped up, I’ll tell you, my adrenaline is […]
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Balloonfest returns, adds to festivities
The Ashland Balloonfest returns for the twenty third year, June 28 – 30, with live entertainment, children’s activities, a variety of foods offered, and tethered balloon rides at $10 per person and $30 for a family of four. Located at Freer Field in Ashland, the event is offering some new experiences this year, for those […]
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Lincoln Highway Marker Unveiled on Park Avenue
The Lincoln Highway Association and the Richland County Bicentennial Committee have been planning the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway for a decade. Yesterday, all that planning came to fruition with the dedication of a new Lincoln Highway marker post at the five way intersection along Marion Avenue and Park Avenue. Lincoln Highway travelers from […]
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Gas prices go down and offer deals
On Tuesday, the price of unleaded gas at the Moto Mart at Trimble Rd. and Fourth St. started at $3.39 9/10 and remained one of the best prices in Mansfield. With local prices at nearly $4 a gallon recently, Tuesday’s price allowed local motorists a reprieve. The Shell gas station on S. Diamond and Fourth […]
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Frim serves Red Cross as disaster specialist
Julie Frim, a Disaster Specialist for the Red Cross, moved to Richland County in 2012 bringing an optimistic yet serious demeanor to conversations about local training and national disaster relief. Julie Frim is a Native American, and lived on a Reservation in Canada until her parents, who were teachers there, adopted her. Their family moved […]
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VFW commander sees dream realized
John J. Pifer joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 in Mansfield on February 10, 1958 and retired on October 1, 1979, 22 years later as a sergeant first class. Sunday, as commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9943, Pifer saw one of his dreams unveiled. He celebrated his first […]
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Buckeye Express Diner offers memorable experience
The Buckeye Express Diner website Though the railcar itself is immobile, the dining experience of the Buckeye Express Diner is one that stays in customers’ memories. “We’re known for excellent food, and free sarcasm!” jokes owner Tony Morris “we’re here to make sure the customers have a good time, and 99.999 percent of the time […]
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Miss Ohio 2013, Heather Wells
Heather Wells, the newly crowned Miss Ohio 2013, has an optimistic approach to anyone who wants to make a difference, regardless of their self-image or belief in their own talents. “First off, the negativity has got to go,” Wells stated specifically about girls who may not have a positive self-image. “Whatever abilities you have, whatever […]
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Two contestants share Miss Ohio spotlight
For the first time in Miss Ohio history, the talent winner and the swimsuit winner traded places. Last night Miss Miami Valley Cayla Hellwarth proved that she could not only perform a winning opera, but she was also the fitness winner. And it’s not over yet. Tonight, at 7:30 p.m., is the final night of […]