Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Posted inWellness
Quick response to fire may have saved a life, prevented Mansfield laundromat from burning down
MANSFIELD ─ Teamwork stopped a fire from turning into a blaze, preventing potential life and property loss. Richland County Common Pleas Court security officers Ryan Ryder, Wayne Liggett and an unknown community member comprised the impromptu team. Liggett said sometime before noon on Wednesday, he and Ryder were both working at the juvenile court (411 […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Woodland Jamboree to offer summer fun on June 13
MANSFIELD ─ The festive vibe will return to the Woodland community this month. The Woodland Club, which opened on Memorial Day for the season, is going to host the Woodland Jamboree on June 13. The event starts at 1 p.m. at Keni Field next to the club at 651 Andover Road and is open to […]
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Ontario to issue bonds for park and city hall improvement
ONTARIO ─ More facility upgrades will take place in Marshall Park next year. On Wednesday evening, Ontario City Council unanimously approved moving forward on two bond sales and issuances. One is for acquiring and installing an HVAC system and generator for city hall at $625,000. The other, with an amount of $1,875,000, is for several […]
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Richland County to help Morrow County launch a land bank
MANSFIELD ─ Seven years after its establishment, the Richland County Land Bank will help a neighboring county start the same agency. The land bank board approved a contract of services with Morrow County on Wednesday. Richland County will provide the neighbor various assistance in starting a land bank and receive a compensation of $15,000 in […]
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Mansfield’s Memorial Day ceremonies highlight veterans’ service
MANSFIELD ─ Jack Cowell is proud to say he fought for his country. The 96-year-old was the representative of the World War II veterans at Monday’s Memorial Day festitivites in Mansfield. Cowell said he joined the Navy when he was 19, and was stationed in the Philippines among many other islands in the Pacific Ocean. […]
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Mansfield attraction murals brighten Brickyard alleys
MANSFIELD ─ The murals in the Brickyard alley have already had some fans, even before there were completed on Thursday. Graduates with caps and gowns had their photos taken there, according to local artist Allison Pence, who painted the murals. Some hair salons also brought clients to the spot for pictures. The four murals […]
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Mansfield entrepreneur turns recycled materials into distinctive goods
MANSFIELD ─ The proverb “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” summarizes Eric Fletcher’s business, reflecting his concern of the environment. The online business, 3rd Life Upcycling, was launched last June after Fletcher was temporarily laid off from his full-time job. He said he registered for a woodworking class mostly to occupy the time. But […]