Driving out of town on Saturday, I heard a public service announcement warning motorists to avoid drinking and driving this weekend. But it gave me cause to reflect. The weekend leads to a Monday’s commemoration of the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. I know many of us, I did, […]
Rhonda Bletner, Editor
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Mansfield Senior class hammers out their futures while building in the community
Actively working with their hands is the way some people learn best, and that is certainly the case for the students in Jack Schumaker’s Construction Technology class. Cutting clean lines, laying shingles, or working on masonry projects is more than manual labor, the students are using math and developing work ethics to acquire skills that […]
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Local communities pay their respects with Memorial Day parades and ceremonies
Memorial Day 2014 in Richland County offers a few opportunities for residents to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in military service to our country. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half-mast from dawn until noon; and remember, when a flag passes, spectators should place their […]
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Big Four Depot hosts National Train Day event on Sunday
The Friends of the Galion Big Four Depot will hold a special event in celebration of National Train Day on Sunday, May 18. Mark J. Camp will be the featured speaker. Camp serves as a National Director of the Railroad Station Historical Society supporting one of his main interests: railroad history. The celebration will be held […]
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Volunteers needed for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: “Apply today”
The Making Strides of Mansfield walk is the American Breast Cancer Society’s 3rd annual event locally, and they need volunteers. There are many ways to be involved in the event – team leader, committee member, day of event volunteer, including set up – just to name a few. A committee meeting will be held today, […]
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Mothers enjoy breakfast celebration in style
Families will celebrate Mother’s Day today but at least one group of mothers got an early start on Saturday. The Bellville United Presbyterian Church deacon committee hosted a Mother’s Day breakfast at Der Dutchman restaurant on state Rt. 97. Mothers and daughters turned out for the event, many wearing “stylish” hats. Guests were encouraged to […]
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Election advisory notes for Richland County
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced today that ahead of Election Day tomorrow for the May 6 Primary, 201,898 Ohioans have already voted absentee and 253,715 ballots have been requested since the start of early voting as reported by county boards of elections. As of May 3, 596 absentee ballots were cast by mail, and […]
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Urban living possibilities are inspired by DMI’s Secret City Tour
Little-know places are a Downtown Mansfield, Inc. specialty. On Saturday the Secret City Tour, Urban Living Edition, gave ticket holders, and there were many, a thorough inspection of some hidden urban spaces. The Secret City Tour could be described as a combination of entertainment, history, and speculation. Could that vacant space be just what someone’s […]
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Secret City Tour, Urban Living Edition, in downtown Mansfield
This weekend, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. presents the Secret City Tour: the Urban Living Edition on Saturday. The event offers self-guided tours of prominent, historic downtown buildings with access to ten properties including the second floor of 108 North Main Street (rear), 36 West Fourth Street and 14 South Park Street. This is Downtown Mansfield’s (DMI) […]
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Tuesday night’s storm flips mobile home in Bellville, resident helped by passerby
It is unclear whether it was a tornado or high winds that flipped a mobile home Tuesday night at 1508 Mock Road, Bellville at approximately 10 p.m. The resident, an elderly woman, was injured and was helped by a passerby before emergency services arrived. A tree also fell across the road in front of the […]