MANSFIELD — Brace yourselves, (more) winter is coming. A winter storm is heading for Mansfield which is likely to bring freezing rain, sleet, ice and perhaps six to nine inches of snow by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. “We know it’s going to rain Thursday to Friday,” said Jim Kosarik with the […]
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Mansfield becomes licensed for TEDx Talks
MANSFIELD — Mansfield has plenty of ideas worth sharing with the world. Tracy Graziani believed that, so she applied to put the city in the TEDx universe. “TEDx was created to be independently organized community events,” Graziani summarized. “And ours will be a community event. It will be meant to be in the same spirit of a TED […]
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Fire closes section of W. 4th St. in Mansfield
MANSFIELD (UPDATED 2:22 p.m.) — A fire at 296 W. 4th St. has destroyed at least the back half of the four unit building, according to Assistant Fire Chief Chris Speelman. The Mansfield Fire Department responded to the home, which contains four living units, at 10:32 a.m., Speelman said. “There were a couple people at […]
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8 people displaced in “suspicious” late-night Mansfield fire
MANSFIELD — Eight people were displaced after what is being termed a “suspicious” fire destroyed an apartment complex at 301 W. Fourth St. late Thursday night. The Mansfield Fire Department was called just before midnight on Thursday night. In turn, the Mansfield Police Department was called to aid at the scene, detective David Scheurer said. […]
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Galion performer Eric Barnett to release full-length album
GALION — After a six-year span of his singer-songwriter career, Eric Barnett’s first full-length album is set to be released on June 23. His record, ‘Ship Wreck in a Bottle,’ is comprised of auto-biographical works about his frustrations and working life in a factory. “To this point, I haven’t really written something that is not […]
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May ready to become Mansfield-Richland County Public Library Director
MANSFIELD — Chris May has seen up close the duties of running the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library. As Deputy Director, May has been the right hand for director Joe Palmer for more than three years. But on July 8, May will succeed a retiring Palmer as director. He acknowledges it’s an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking proposition. […]
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Miller’s Farm Tough brand is a story of perseverance
MANSFIELD — Being a farmer was not the original life plan for Jay Miller, but those who follow him on social media would never have guessed that. Nearly a decade ago, Jay’s brother, Matt Miller, approached him asking to help him farm. “My brother is an animal lover. He went to school for equine science, […]
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Galion woman killed in apartment fire
GALLION — A Galion woman was killed in a fire at her apartment complex Friday, according to a press release by Galion Fire Chief Phil Jackson. Sherry Barker, 65, was trapped in the fire and died at the scene, Jackson said. The Galion Fire Department was dispatched to 81 Cedargate Court, just off of Ohio […]
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RICI donates $3,000, canine care to Ashland County Dog Shelter
MANSFIELD — The Ashland County Dog Shelter has given a lot to the Richland County Correctional Institute through the years. On Monday, the prison gave back, in the form of a $3,000 check and its sincere thanks. The money was raised from staff bringing their dogs for day care and grooming. Since 2007, the dog program […]
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Shelby YMCA offers crossfit, cardio activities
SHELBY — For many, an outside workout means having to run, but Lukes Houser is looking to show others there is more ways to work up a sweat. Houser, a personal trainer for the Shelby YMCA, will be leading the first outdoor workout class at the Y. “Whoever comes has a chance to be led […]