Shelby City Council was in session Monday, June 17th. A member of the park board thanked the city for their help with enhancing the parks for the community. The council also addressed issues that were before them and took the necessary steps in keeping the community of Shelby looking bright. The first item on the […]
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Y-Not Cycling goes beyond the bike
Y-Not Cycling website Y-Not Cycling is more than just a place to buy a bicycle. It has maintained a presence in Ohio since 1947 and has always been open to new ideas to expand their business. It is a family-owned and operated bike shop that sells and repairs bicycles and host community rides. Popular brands […]
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Freund accepts Lucas schools’ chief position
“He has all the qualities we were looking for,” Lucas School Board President Roger Maglott said, confirming the hire of Dan Freund as superintendent. Freund recently announced his retirement from Mansfield City School after three years stating that he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren. “They called me after I announced my retirement,” […]
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MedCentral outlines future with OhioHealth
MedCentral websiteOhioHealth websiteFORTUNE profile of OhioHealth On May 14, 2013 MedCentral signed a Letter of Intent with OhioHealth to become the larger non-profit’s regional hub. MedCentral had been planning to join another institution for some time now because they recognize significant changes to the healthcare landscape. Before signing with OhioHealth, MedCentral considered joining with Ohio […]
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Traffic enforcement cameras causing a stir in Lucas
Lucas Speed Cam Facebook pageVillage of Lucas webpage Speed enforcement is causing a stir in the village of Lucas with the addition of traffic enforcement cameras. One camera is located on 84 Lucas North Road, across from the playground at the elementary school. The other is located east of the intersection near Bond Street and […]
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Speed enforcement discussed at Lucas
The automated speed enforcement cameras in Lucas were discussed at the Lucas village council meeting Tuesday evening. The possibility of introducing deduct meters was also discussed by the council, as well as filling the vacated seat of councilman Mike Reed. And Chief Financial Officer Patricia Constance reported on the community gardens. The automated speed enforcement […]
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Coffee with a cause
Deeper Roots websiteCrossroads websiteCoffee House link “Have a cup, change the world” is the inspirational slogan of The Coffee House. The quaint, European styled cafe is housed in the Crossroads Church located at 1188 Park Avenue West, Mansfield and their mission is to “connect lives and sell good coffee for a good cause.” That mission […]
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Lexington warehouse recycled into house of worship
Heartland Church, part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, now has a permanent presence in Lexington in a warehouse-like building on the corner of Lexington-Springmill and Hanley Road. This building belonged to many companies in its past, but now is it is the house of worship for people who belong to communities from around North […]
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Young swimmers work toward GMAC
Each summer, dedicated athletes wake up in the wee hours of the morning and go to swim practice. They commit the next couple hours to swimming and strength training. The routine is repeated daily, all in the hope that the swimmers will be prepared for the championship meet, Greater Mansfield Aquatic Conference (GMAC). GMAC holds […]
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The fight against bullying
Bullying has been a longstanding concern for Richland County. With recent events and initiatives, locals are seeing progress in bringing awareness to the issue. Sydney Shasky, Miss Richland County’s Outstanding Teen, has adjusted her platform against bullying with “No Tolerance For Bullying”. Shasky, a victim of bullying, wants to bring awareness to her community. She […]