LUCAS, Ohio–The possibility of Dollar General opening a store in Lucas has been an ongoing discussion for two years. A Dollar General store would provide Lucas with the first retail store in the village for several years, provided the property will be rezoned. Two properties currently under consideration for the store are located at 15 […]
Rhonda Bletner, Editor
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Mansfield Motorsport Speedway will roar to life in June
MANSFIELD, Ohio—New promoters are bringing racing action back to the Mansfield Motorsport Speedway this summer. The news was announced in a Facebook post on Sandusky Speedway’s timeline. The post states: “K & B Promotions – parent company of Sandusky Speedway, The MSA Supermodifieds, The Main Event Racing Series, the Buckeye Super Sprints and Sandusky Speedway […]
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Sacrifices remembered at Mansfield Memorial Day ceremony
MANSFIELD, Ohio–“Today we are here to honor our fallen service members and remember theirs sacrifices they have made in honor of duty, honor and country. We are here to honor America’s real heroes and remember their achievement, their courage, their dedication, and say thank you for their sacrifices,” said Anthony “Tony” Delong. Delong is the […]
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Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s love story endures
LUCAS, Ohio–For those who want to believe, believe that romance is real, that people can and do love deeply, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall–Bogie and Bacall–represented not just a big screen love story. Oh, they had romance in their film roles; they were in four together. And CNN’s “reel-to-real” headline the week of Lauren Bacall’s […]
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Renaissance Theatre presents season preview
MANSFIELD, Ohio—A cast of sponsor representatives and performers presented the Renaissance Theatre’s new series performances at a Season Preview Party Tuesday evening. The audience of approximately 800 guests approved the list as they applauded for the announcements, laughed at the comedic excerpts and did what the theater’s audience does best—enjoyed themselves. In addition to the […]
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Local couple perishes in plane crash en route to Mansfield Lahm Airport
MANSFIELD, Ohio–UPDATED 10:03 p.m.–A Mansfield couple has been confirmed to have perished in a plane crash in Smyth County, Virginia. Michael Kelly of Baltimore, Maryland, has confirmed that his in-laws, George and Pam Fonseca, were piloting their twin engine plane to Mansfield Lahm Airport from their winter home in Florida. Tragedy struck during what Virginia […]
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Forming a Kiwanis club in Shelby a mission for organizers
SHELBY, Ohio—There’s renewed interest in a Kiwanis club in Shelby and organizers want to share the story—and identify prospective members. Organizers Nathan Crock, who is also a member of the Galion club; past Shelby president Ted Clabaugh, District Governor Diana Keplinger, Div. II Lt. Gov. Rich Ulmes and Lt. Gov. Brian Moore of Lexington are actively […]
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Wooster and Lexington take top slots at OCC Track and Field Championship
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Wooster and Lexington came in first for the boys and girls, respectively, at the 2015 Ohio Cardinal Conference Track and Field Championships. The meet was held Friday at Madison with seven teams competing. Wooster (132), Mansfield Senior (102), and Ashland (98.50) claimed the first three places for the boys. Lexington finished in fourth place […]
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Mend Mansfield Coalition plans rally
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mend Mansfield Coalition met Tuesday, and in addition to sharing information, the group discussed the next rally. The rally is intended to bring the community together to further the goal to end violence in the city and surrounding area. The “Each One, Reach One” Rally on August 15 at 1 p.m. will be […]
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Festival celebrates Greek culture this weekend
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The 2015 Greek Festival at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church kicks off Friday for a weekend of food, Greek of course, dancing, and music. Proceeds from the event is a fundraiser for the church but the event is more than that. It’s a way to connect with the community and share the […]