MANSFIELD — The Mansfield School Board meeting had two meetings Tuesday night. The first meeting was held to organize the board for the year. Renda Cline was sworn in as board president, replacing Judy Forney, who held the position last year. This is Cline’s fourth term as board president. Board member Chris Elswick nominated Cline […]
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Body of Shelby man found in Bucyrus alley identified
BUCYRUS — The body of a 50-year-old man found Sunday has been identified, Bucyrus Police Chief David Koepke said Monday. Peter D. Clary, of Shelby was discovered by police and Emergency Management Services following a report of a man down in an alley between the 500 block of E. Rensselaer Street and E. Mansfield Street, […]
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Mansfield Christian alum begins new role as Madison’s first school resource officer
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive students are more safe than ever thanks to the employment of deputy Bryce Ernsberger as the district’s new school resource officer. It’s a job the 24-year-old deputy considers his most meaningful position yet. “As a deputy sheriff, that was a pretty meaningful job, but now it’s protecting kids,” Ernserger said, […]
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Tap group gives age 60-plus dancers a chance for fun, exercise & friendship
MANSFIELD — Penny Priess began dancing at age 4. She danced competitively and even opened up a studio. “It’s something I’ve done all my life,” she said. After retirement she found a tap dancing group for those over the age of 60, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. The Strut Your […]
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Domestic violence cases top Richland County’s indictments
MANSFIELD — A number domestic violence cases topped the December indictments released by the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office. Brandon Pigg, chief criminal assistant at the Richland County Prosecutors Office, met with local media Wednesday to review December Grand Jury Indictments. Brandon Grimes, 28, of Mansfield, was indicted in connection with two cases in November. He faces charges including felonious assault, two […]
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Richland County’s December indictments list
MANSFIELD — A Richland County grand jury indicted 85 people during December, according to the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office. Those indicted are listed below, alphabetically by last name: 1. Guy H. Biggs, 40, possession of cocaine. 2. Grant Bohl, 25, aggravated possession of drugs. 3. Jesse Daniel Branham, 34, possession of cocaine, aggravated possession of […]
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BIC donates learning utensils to Springmill Elementary teacher
MANSFIELD — Kindergarten students begin by drawing letters when they start to learn how to write, according to Springmill Elementary teacher Nancy Niedermier. “I start each school year with less than half of my students being able to write their name correctly. Many students do not know how to hold and use pencils, crayons and scissors […]
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Ashland University esports program gets youthful boost
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo never expected the 23rd varsity sport at the 140-year-old school to be esports. Nor did he expect to have a 13-year-old secret weapon aid in the effort. Lestat Wade, 13, met Campo as part of the Big Brothers Big Sister programs, now called the Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring Project, […]