COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has asked a court in Cambridge to dismiss a criminal charge against a restaurant owner who opened before the date allowed under the Ohio Department of Health’s “Dine Safe Ohio” order. In his motion, Yost noted the General Assembly provided for two separate mechanisms to enforce an emergency […]
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Renaissance announces video auditions for 2020-2021 season
MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts has announced general auditions for its entire 2020-21 Park National Bank Broadway Season. Auditions will be done by video submission only. The season includes: — Cabaret, directed by Ryan Shealy, (Oct. 2-11 in Theatre 166); — The Sound of Music, directed by Michael Thomas (Nov. 13-22); — Titanic, directed by […]
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Kingwood Center Gardens plans to reopen June 17
MANSFIELD — Following the recent announcement of re-opening orders by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Kingwood Center Gardens has announced its intentions to open most of its facilities and historic buildings on Wednesday, June 17. “We are working to comply with all the operational recommendations and mandates,” stated Rachel Peterson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator of Kingwood […]
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DeWine: Ohio National Guard completes mission to support law enforcement
COLUMBUS — Ohio National Guard members who deployed May 30 to support local law enforcement in Columbus and Cleveland returned to their home stations Wednesday after successfully completing their mission, according to the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department. “The Ohio National Guard responded at a moment’s notice to assist with protecting lives and property,” said Gov. […]
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Governor introduces Kari Gunter-Seymour as Ohio Poet Laureate
COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has announced Kari Gunter-Seymour, of Albany, Ohio, as the state’s poet laureate. Gunter-Seymour’s term began June 10. She succeeds the state’s second poet laureate, Dave Lucas. “Poetry is a way for people to express their thoughts and feelings, and it can bring people together. Fran and I are looking forward […]
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Toy Time online auction ends June 13
MANSFIELD — Corisa Welch, owner of Mansfield Online Auctions, an affiliate of Auction Ohio will be having the court-ordered Toy Time Auction. You can register to bid at www.auctionohio.com. Once you receive your bidder number by email, you may start to bid on items. You can go directly to www.mansfieldonlineauctions.com to access the Mansfield area […]
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Cast announced for Cinderella: The Broadway Musical
MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts is pleased to announce the cast for their upcoming summer production of Cinderella: The Broadway Musical, part of the Park National Broadway Series. Caroline Grace Williams, Miss Ohio 2019, leads the company in the role of Ella. Supporting her are Ren favorites, Ryan Shreve as Topher, Condrea Webber as Madame, […]
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Section of Walker Lake Road to close for culvert work
MANSFIELD — Due to culvert work it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Walker Lake Road from Lantz Road to Concord Avenue. The road has been closed and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Wednesday, June 10, barring any unanticipated problems. […]
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Clear Fork students earn academic accolades
BELLVILLE — A group of Clear Fork students earned academic accolades after the final grading period this spring. ALL A’s Seniors: Samuel Brandes, Alexander Brown, Kylee Colegrove, Lauryn Copeland, Lenee Copeland, Lance Dillon, Hunter Eberts, Toree Enderle, Mason Ferguson, Emalie Fry, Smauel Hahn, Emily Hart, Faith Hicks, Kylie Hillman, Benjamin Hutyera, Laiken Johnson, Connor McClenathan, […]
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Blue Rose mission responds to COVID-19 with plea for volunteers
MANSFIELD – Like all groups and businesses, Blue Rose Mission, a Richland County non-profit organization that does simple home repairs for the less fortunate households in the greater Mansfield area, is feeling the effects of the current pandemic. The current model that Blue Rose follows calls for work groups to schedule and pay for a […]