MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mend Mansfield Coalition doesn’t plan to merely give voice to the message to end violence; they’re putting their feet to the streets–and collecting shoes along the way. The group launched a “2,000 Shoes in 2 Months” campaign to provide new shoes for local children returning to school. They’re looking for new, never worn […]
Rhonda Bletner, Editor
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Jimmy Warner Band to perform for Bellville’s First Thursday
BELLVILLE, Ohio—Thursday brings another First Thursday to Bellville. It also brings the Jimmy Warner Band. First Thursday means Bellville merchants will have their stores open until 7 p.m. and will offer special prices or fun activities. Then the Jimmy Warner Band will perform a free concert at the bandstand at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged […]
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Richland Area Chamber hosts members’ lunch
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Music, lunch and a tour of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce offices at 55 N. Mulberry St. were available to chamber members on Friday as part of Member Appreciation Day. The event was the chamber’s first appreciation day and it allowed chamber staff and members to tour the building and enjoy meeting each […]
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Spanish Immersion principal and City Mills contract approved
MANSFIELD, Ohio—A new principal for the Spanish Immersion School and a three-year agreement with City Mills Technology dominated actions at a special session Wednesday for the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education. Other topics included summer camps, renewal of an NCOCC agreement, and an executive session. Gabe Costa was unanimously approved as the principal of […]
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Summer camps help students prepare, catch up, and learn
MANSFIELD, Ohio–At a special board meeting of the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education on Wednesday afternoon the board approved two contract renewals and introduced a new district principal. They also heard about summer camps. Superintendent Brian Garverick reviewed camps that are offered through the schools this summer. The camps include a free Third Grade […]
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Spitzer Motor Speedway launches race season on Sunday
MANSFIELD, Ohio—The sound of racing engines could be heard for miles Thursday evening as Spitzer Motor Speedway prepared for the first race of the season—the first race in five years. The cars that will race on Sunday will reach speeds between 110 and 130 miles an hour. Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker and Richland County Commissioner […]
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Weekend’s garage sales just one of many summer events in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio–The village of Bellville saw increased traffic on Thursday with the beginning of the communitywide garage sales. The garage sales event, which continues through Saturday, is sponsored by the Bellville Merchants’ Co-op. But that’s just one of the many summer events that will attract visitors to the community. A free concert will be held […]
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Dollar General coming to Lucas
LUCAS, Ohio–Lucas Village Council approved a rezoning ordinance Tuesday evening that will allow Dollar General to build a store in the village. Council members heard the third reading of the ordinance that will rezone the properties at 15 Bond St. and 89 E. Main St. from residential to business. The ordinance was approved 5-0. Council […]
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ArtiStreet draws visitors to downtown culture
MANSFIELD, Ohio –Chuck Hahn wanted art on the downtown streets, so he asked Diana Hostetler if she could do it. She called in a few acquaintances and ‘boom:’ ArtisStreet, an outdoor music and arts festival, came to the downtown streets on Saturday. “His passion is bringing people downtown to make them understand that this is […]
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Ball field lights and community garden dominate Lucas meeting
LUCAS, Ohio—A second reading for rezoning lots east of Bond Street and north of East Main Street was one of two pieces of legislation Lucas Village Council addressed Tuesday evening. The council also discussed light poles at the school’s athletic fields and heard an update on the community gardens. The council heard the second reading […]