The Richland County Sheriff is offering a new service to county residents whereby they can go to Richland County Ohio’s Sheriff’s Website at http://www.richlandcountyoh.us/Sheriff/Sheriff.html and click on the link for Corrections, then click on the link at the bottom of the list that says, “Who’s in Jail.” The user can then click on inmate information […]
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Ashland University Professor Co-Editor of New Book
Dr. Peter Slade, associate professor of religion at Ashland University, is the co-editor of “Mobilizing for the Common Good: The Lived Theology of John M. Perkins,” a new book published this month by the University Press of Mississippi. In addition to editing the book, Slade contributed the introduction and a chapter to the volume. Slade […]
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Phillips Conference Center construction begins
Construction of the Ralph Phillips Conference Center of North Central State College in Shelby will begin this fall thanks to the support of community donors. According to North Central State College President Dorey Diab, the College’s Foundation has raised $1.2 million to complete Phase 1 of the new conference facility which is located within the […]
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AU College Of Arts & Sciences releases 2013-2014 arts guide
The College of Arts & Sciences at Ashland University has released its annual Arts Guide, which highlights all of its arts events for the 2013-2014 academic year. The Arts Guide offers a comprehensive view of the upcoming Spectrum Series, Ashland University Theatre season of “Exploring World and Self,” Department of Music recitals and special events, […]
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August Final Friday offers full lineup of fun
Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will present the final installment of the 2013 Final Friday Concert Series on Friday, August 30. Show begins at 5 p.m. at The Brickyard and will include entertainment by Coal Fired Bicycle, DeVault Ridge Band and Gatlin. The show will begin with Coal Fired Bicycle, taking the stage at 5 p.m., Devault […]
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ODH report’s 2013’s first case of West Nile virus
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) identified Ohio’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2013 on Wednesday. A 72-year-old female in Cuyahoga County is currently hospitalized with WNV meningitis. Because September can still be a heavy mosquito season, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department is still advising Richland County residents to take precautions to […]
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Ashland University Coburn Gallery sets art exhibition
An art exhibition titled “The Threads That Bind” will be held at the Ashland University Coburn Gallery from Aug. 22 through Sept. 15. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with an artist talk taking place during the reception. A lecture on Contemporary Fiber Arts […]
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Reverse raffle fundraiser for Little Buckeye Children’s Museum and Mohican Outdoor School coming Sept. 7
Want to win $2,500? The Little Buckeye Children’s Museum and the Mohican Outdoor School are teaming up this summer for a reverse raffle fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Mohican Outdoor School located at 5370 Bunker Hill North Rd., Butler, OH. Tickets are $50 per […]
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Shawshank returns to big screen at the Ren
As part of the 20 Year Reunion of the filming of the blockbuster movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” the Renaissance Theatre is showing the highly-acclaimed film on the Renaissance big screen. The showing will take place on Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m. “The Shawshank Redemption” premiered at The Renaissance on Tuesday, September 13, 1994. Bob Gunton, who […]
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School safety expert says school safety needs to come first
A national school safety expert says that schools opening this fall need to remember to put safety first during this school year. Dr. Amy Klinger, assistant professor of educational administration at Ashland University, says the Newtown school shootings need to continue to be a lesson to schools nationwide. Klinger works with school districts throughout the […]