Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published via a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection. It was originally published on July 29, 2022 by Ohio Memory. July 29, 2022 marked the 249th anniversary of the first schoolhouse in the Ohio country. With the first day of school, quickly approaching, kids may appreciate seeing how school-aged […]
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Richard R. Fowler
Richard R. Fowler died at home on August 13, 2022 after a long life. He was 94 years of age. Richard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 30th, 1928 to parents Richard R. Fowler, Sr. and Agnes B. Fowler. Before he was ready for college Richard had lived in six cities, including Pittsburgh, PA and […]
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Lexington Blueberry Festival releases schedule of events
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Blueberry Festival begins this Thursday and will run through the weekend at Lexington Community Park. Parking is available by the soccer fields at the north end of the festival and south of Sherwood Drive. Handicap parking is located at the nearest side of the main parking lot, down by the ball […]
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Tax abatement OK’d to help Buckeye Community School, Third Street Family Health Services
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved a tax abatement request that will assist a $2.5 million renovation and added new jobs at 1404 Park Ave. West. The move will also help create 18 new positions for one organization and add a bit more breathing room for another. Buckeye Community School, an existing tenant, […]
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Man with original charge of manslaughter headlines this week’s Most Wanted fugitives
MANSFIELD — A man sought on a parole violation after an original charge of manslaughter is among four people with Mansfield ties who are listed as Most Wanted this week by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. This was the list compiled this week by local authorities. Stanley Stewart, 44, is 5-foot-10, 209 pounds […]
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GALLERY: Aug. 17 Most Wanted
Stanley Stewart, 44, is 5-foot-10, 209 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is sought for a parole violation, on an original charge of manslaughter. Officials say he has ties to the Mansfield area. James Davis, 45, is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. he is wanted for probation violation on […]
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Tips to Get Preschoolers on a Schedule
(StatePoint) Sticking to a daily routine offers endless social, emotional and physical developmental benefits for preschoolers. Here’s how to make your schedule stick: • Seek their input: Kids are more likely to feel engaged if they are involved in creating their schedule, so seek their input on certain details, such as the timing of their […]
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Reversed: Mansfield City Council unanimously changes its mind on bike trail connector
MANSFIELD — City engineer Bob Bianchi patiently explained to City Council the technical reasons and financial package behind a proposed $1.7 million connector between the B&O Bike Trail and Trimble Road. Mansfield resident Dillon Carr then put a human face on it, vividly recounting for council details of the July 2021 accident when the bicycle […]
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Mansfield City Schools approves strategic plan, brings back resource officer
MANSFIELD — Supt. Stan Jefferson wants the Mansfield City Schools’ strategic plan to propel real, lasting change. “We were committed as a district that we needed a document that would not sit on a shelf and that we would actually implement,” Jefferson told school board members, recalling the planning process that began back in 2019. […]
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Three Madison graduates continue dance careers at college level
MADISON — Three graduates of the Madison class of 2022 will be continuing their sport of dance at the college level. Mariah Hunt will be dancing at the University of Akron, Emilie Hoffer will be dancing at Ashland University and Lexi Papst will be dancing for the University of Cincinnati. All three girls received their […]