MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (MIMA) will be holding its 2nd annual Community Day event at Liberty Park on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. “Just as we did last year, we have quite a few local agencies partnering with us to make the event a success,” said Pastor and […]
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Shelby man earns rare 10th-degree black belt
SHELBY — Gary Music never planned on becoming a 10th-degree black belt when he began a martial arts career 50 years ago. He simply enjoyed the structure, fitness and confidence that came with the program. Yet, that’s exactly what happened Aug. 6 during a ceremony at the Music Karate and Kettlebell Compound, surrounded by family, […]
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NCSC’s Cyber Security program provides in-demand professionals
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by North Central State College. Cyber Security, a specialization within Information Technology (IT), is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau has projected the field to grow by 33% by the end of this decade. North Central […]
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Madison Adult Career Center to open newly renovated salon
Madison High School Career Tech (MCT) and Madison Adult Career Center (MACC) are excited to announce the opening of their newly renovated Cosmetology Student Salon and Training Lab. The community is invited to tour the renovated facilities during their Open House on Monday, August 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm. The Lab and Salon have been renovated […]
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Two people killed in Monday morning crash on Ohio 13 in Richland County
BLOOMINGGROVE TOWNSHIP — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle, head-on collision Monday at 6:19 a.m. on Ohio 13 between Free and Noble roads in Bloominggrove Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when a northbound 1997 Buick LeSabre drove left of center and collided with a southbound […]
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Gold Rush Days coming to the Clear Fork Valley Sept. 3 & 4
BELLVILLE — The Ohio Buckeye Gold Prospectors are hosting Gold Rush Days Sept. 3 and 4. The annual Labor Day weekend commemoration of the 1853 Ohio Gold Rush is at the organization’s Richland County claim between Butler and Bellville. Each year near the site where Dr. James Lee made his not-so famous strike, hundreds of […]
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Shelby alumni band inviting former Whippets back for final game on Skiles Field
SHELBY — The 2022 Shelby Whippet Alumni Band is organizing a farewell reunion as part of “The Last Game on Skiles Festivities” on Aug. 19. The Whippets will open their football season against the Madison Rams that night. The Alumni Band will join the Shelby Whippet Band during halftime, as has been the Alumni Band […]
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Plymouth’s Durbin visits D.C. as part of rural youth tour
PLYMOUTH — Abbie Durbin of Plymouth was one of 38 students from throughout the state who visited Washington D.C., and other area points of interest from June 18 to 24 as part of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Inc.’s 2022 Youth Tour. Durbin was sponsored by Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc. and joined more than 1,200 other rural […]
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Attend a nature park program & listen to live music at the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD – Rides, barns and eating your favorite fair food are only part of the docket at the Richland County Fair. Be sure to check out what’s happening at the Nature Park during the festivities, Aug. 7 to 13. At the Nature Park you can relax on seating shaded by large trees and surrounded by […]
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Stuff the Bus school supplies event slated for Aug. 5-7 at Possum Run Walmart
MANSFIELD — The Dewald Community Center of The Salvation Army is once again running the Stuff the Bus school supply drive. The school supplies you provide will help ensure kids in need start the academic year off right. We’re asking you to donate supplies at the Walmart store on Possum Run Road Aug. 5, 6, […]