MANSFIELD – First Congregational Church will host a heartfelt fundraiser in support of the children of Ukraine on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. located at 640 Millsboro Road, Mansfield. This event aims to raise funds to provide LifePacks for children affected by the devastating consequences of war in Ukraine. The highlight of […]
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Area Agency on Aging to host special “Senior Day” festivities Aug. 7 at the Richland County Fair
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. is excited to host its annual Senior Day at the Red Barn as a part of Senior Citizen Day at the Richland County Fair. Senior Day at the Red Barn will be on Monday, Aug. 7 (Senior Citizen Day) in the Red Barn at […]
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North central Ohio paints the town purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness
MANSFIELD – The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio, is gearing up to celebrate their Paint the Town Purple campaign. During the week of July 26 to Aug. 2, area businesses, families and individuals in Richland, Ashland, Crawford and Knox counties will be joining together to help fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor. Paint the Town Purple Flyer […]
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Domestic Violence Shelter announces new executive director
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc. Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of Colleen Rice as their new Executive Director beginning Aug. 7. The organizations previous Executive Director Katherine (Kathy) Ezawa retired June 30 after leading the organization for 15 years. In her new role, Rice will provide leadership, direction, and […]
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Remains of World War II Ohio soldier to be buried in North Olmsted
FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. George J. (Bud) Reuter, a soldier killed during World War II, will be interred July 29 at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted. Sunset Funeral and Cremation Services, North Olmsted, will perform graveside services preceding the interment. A native of Westlake, Reuter was […]
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Ohio State Mansfield hosts free screening of Devotion July 29 to honor of 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield is showing Devotion (2022) in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement in collaboration with the Korean War Veterans’ Association Chapter #51. The screening will be hosted at Riedl Hall at Ohio State Mansfield, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, Ohio 44906. There is close […]
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Section of Lascerne Circle closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. South Lascerne Circle from South Home Road to North Lascerne Circle The road has been closed and is expected to reopen by the end of the workday Monday, July 24. Construction signs […]
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Organizers seek funding for Mansfield Mayhem youth football team
MANSFIELD — Ashley Merritt and her husband James Espy, the owner of the Mansfield Mayhem Youth Football team, are asking the community to help them raise money to purchase socks, shoes and underwear for families in need for the start of the school year. “We will be collecting new and gently used shoes for kiddos […]
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Amy Crislip and Janny Nauman to Co-Chair 2023 North Central Ohio Walk to End Alzheimer’s
MANSFIELD — Amy Crislip and Janny Nauman join the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio, as the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Co-Chairs for the North Central Ohio/Mansfield Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. […]
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Local Modern Woodmen members honor hometown hero
MANSFIELD — Local volunteer Kathy Ezawa, Mansfield, was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on June 30. Ezawa was honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for for her years of dedication to the Domestic Violence Shelter. As part of the Hometown Hero […]