MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Trustee Catherine Swank said Madison Township has to do something to solve the problem of lack of funds for buying and maintaining the road department’s equipment. Her comment at the trustees’ meeting on Monday night came after chairman Trustee Jim Houser said some equipment at the department went down recently, including the […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony dedicates monuments in Mansfield
MANSFIELD ─ The memorial stones at the square in downtown Mansfield provide people an opportunity to connect and tell the stories of law enforcement, according to Mansfield Police chaplain Mark Dettmer. Erected a year ago, the two stones were officially introduced to the public in a Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday morning. The […]
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Mansfield Sertoma seeking sponsorships for June fundraiser
MANSFIELD ─ The fast-approaching June fundraiser is essential to the Mansfield Sertoma Club, especially at a time when the children’s needs have grown. The international organization established its Mansfield club in 1940 and has since supported children with hearing impairment in Richland and all surrounding counties. Mansfield Sertoma will have its annual fundraiser, Mansfield Motorama, […]
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Area businesses look forward to welcoming more customers when COVID-19 rules lift
MANSFIELD ─ Business owners were excited, some are relieved, to learn the COVID-19 health orders will be lifted soon. On Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced the statewide regulations, including the mask mandate, will end on June 2. He cited the decreasing case numbers and the increasing access to vaccines. Jennifer Vanmeter, co-owner of the Wishmaker […]
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Springmill Drive-In Theater opens for 2021 season on May 14
MANSFIELD ─ Here is another option for those who wish to get outside and enjoy the season this weekend ─ watch movies under the stars. The Springmill Drive-In Theater has announced the opening of the 2021 season starting on Friday, May 14. On Friday and Saturday, the theater will show “Tom & Jerry,” a film […]
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Richland County parents design ‘snap’ solution to stop lost socks, mittens
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ─ The idea started from trying to solve an issue in her life ─ finding the kids’ socks or gloves that seemingly always got misplaced. As parents of eight children, Washington Township residents Tabitha McDonald and her husband, Zachary, understand how the problem can bother moms and dads. Tabitha said a few years […]
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Boy Scouts Mansfield continues services at IdeaWorks building
MANSFIELD ─ The Mansfield Scout Service Center is ready to serve its members ─ at a different location. The office, located at 40 W. Fourth St. inside IdeaWorks, covers the Johnny Appleseed Trail District of Buckeye Council, Boy Scouts of America. Amy Heller, senior district director, said the district serves more than 1,000 members annually […]
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New magazine-style visitor guide to gain more exposure for Richland County
MANSFIELD ─ The 2021 Richland County visitor guide looks much different from its predecessors. It is no longer a small brochure that fits your pocket, but a magazine-style guide featuring various topics, including The Shawshank Trail, tourist attractions suitable for children and art activities in the county. “We wanted a larger magazine-style format to […]
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North Central Ohio Industrial Museum featuring area history to open in May
MANSFIELD ─ After years of preparation, the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum has moved forward to the last stage before a debut next month. Volunteers have been busy setting up information banners and artifacts at the 3,680-square-foot museum, located at the Ohio State Reformatory’s lower east diagonal. Steve Cummins, local manufacturer and the museum’s co-founder, […]