MANSFIELD — Taylor Schlupp has been a fan of country musician Brad Paisley, but now his relationship is much closer to friend than fanboy. It began with a cup and a guitar solo. Schlupp, 24, sent a recording of the country music star’s song. After his solo, he pointed to a cup he bought at […]
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Area funeral homes change practices during pandemic
MANSFIELD — Funeral homes in Richland County have kept busy over the past two months, learning to handle job changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pamela Williams-Briggs, owner of Williams Funeral Home in Mansfield, and her staff are continuing to work with families to create a proper environment for services while making sure […]
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Village of Bellville asks for tax levy renewal to support its general fund
Editor’s note: This story was initially published March 5 in anticipation of the March 17 in-person primary election, which was extended until April 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no additional in-person voting. Any Richland County voters who have not already voted (through early voting prior to March 17) may request an absentee ballot […]
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Mansfield City School board meeting rescheduled after technological issues
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School Board meeting has been rescheduled to April 28 at 5:30 p.m., after technical difficulties prevented the Google meeting to be open to the public Tuesday evening. According to Ohio Revised Code 121.22 4C, “All meetings of any public body are declared to be public meetings open to the public […]
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2020 turkey season could have fowl impact on bird population
MANSFIELD — For Nick Miller and his brother, Jake, opening day for turkey hunting is circled on the calendar. “It’s like a national holiday for us,” Nick Miller, an Ontario graduate said. “It’s the best day of the year. We always take off work.” The two brothers are co-owners of O-Town Outdoors, a hunting/outdoor content production wing […]
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RCT begins mandate of face coverings for riders
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Transit has enacted a new mandate for riders to wear mouth and nose coverings while riding on the bus. Christine Terry, general manager of RCT, said riders must use some kind of protection to cover their mouth and nose while riding. “We know it’s hard to come by a mask, […]
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Musicians keep creativity despite nowhere to play
MANSFIELD — The coronavirus and the shutdown response Ohio has taken to combat it has not dampened the creativity of local musicians. And while they haven’t played at a bar or coffee shop, they’re still adding material to their set lists. Casey Blevins and his band, BodyTrip, have released a song featuring local hip-hop artist, […]
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Madison grad Rob Peterson moves from principal to district’s new superintendent
MADISON — Rob Peterson was a Madison student, teacher, coach and principal. Now he’s the district’s newest superintendent. Peterson said he was honored Friday afternoon to receive a three-year contract at $115,000 per year and is excited to be chosen to lead the district while working with parents, teachers and staff. “I feel honored to […]
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Mansfield man looks to crowd source manufacturing aid
MANSFIELD — A small business is looking for volunteers to create equipment aimed at helping hospitals and private medical practitioners across the state. “I was contacted by a friend from the Cleveland Clinic expressing her concerns for a shortage (in personal protection equipment),” said Scott Gatchall, owner of Global Body and Equipment in Wooster. “With […]
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Madison Local School District board to vote on new superintendent Friday
MADISON — The Madison Local School District board of education is expected to vote on a new superintendent Friday, according to board president Tim Wigton. The “virtual meeting” will begin at 3 p.m. and is expected to last about 30 minutes, according to Wigton. The board president said a link to the online-only meeting will […]