MANSFIELD – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their shadows Friday, predicting a longer than normal winter. With more snow, ice and cold temperatures expected, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds older Ohioans how to protect themselves from winter’s ill effects and reminds all Ohioans […]
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The Irish Rovers bring the party to Columbus on March 4
COLUMBUS — For more than half a century, the Celtic super-group The Irish Rovers has charmed and entertained audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows and live performances of their original rollicking drinking songs and beautiful ballads. Regularly touring the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, The Irish Rovers’ hits such as “The […]
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Her mission: Reach more Mansfield City Schools parents
MANSFIELD — Joetta McCruter-Polk’s assignment with Mansfield City Schools will demand the full range of her three decades of professional experience — and she will have less than six months to make an impact. McCruter-Polk was hired Jan. 16 to serve as family resource/engagement coordinator for the freshman class at Mansfield Senior High School. In […]
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Giant board game to bring fun, raise funds at Richland Mall on Feb. 23
MANSFIELD — Visitors to the Richland Mall on Friday, Feb. 23 will find a favorite board game in the middle of the mall’s court. However, instead of the standard 20 inches, the board will measure 20 feet on all sides. The game, a local version of Monopoly retitled RICHLANDOPOLY and presented by Haring Realty, will […]
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Richland Public Health releases February community screenings schedule
MANSFIELD — Free health assessments are available from Richland Public Health nurses for all ages and all Richland County residents at locations close to home. Health assessments include blood pressure and hemoglobin screening, hematocrit screening (for anemia), and weight check. Blood sugar screening is also free and requires a three hour fast. Cholesterol screening is […]
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Mansfield-area ministers get a seat at the table with Mayor Theaker
MANSFIELD — This week more than 30 local ministers from the “Brown Bag Luncheon Group,” met with Mansfield mayor Tim Theaker to strike up a conversation about the community. “We scheduled a time to meet with the city administration to learn what specific needs there are,” said Reverend Kim Maurer. “Our police department and safety services have […]
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Shelby St. Mary School plans events for National Catholic Schools Week
SHELBY — Shelby St. Mary School will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 through Feb. 3 with community service and an open house. The week’s theme — “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” — highlights the schools’ focus on faith development, academic excellence and dedication to community service. Students will spend the week working […]
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Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities welcomes 2 new members
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (RCBDD) welcomed two new members at Wednesday’s meeting. Nicolas Comstock and Amanda Chapman were recently appointed by the Richland County commissioners to four-year terms. They succeed Virginia Harmon and Margaret Davis, who left the board in December after 12 years of service due to term limits. […]
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Firefighters from 3 counties converge on blaze that destroys 2 homes, injures 1
PIKE TOWNSHIP — It took firefighters from three counties to battle the flames that engulfed two homes in Pike Township Tuesday afternoon. One woman was hurt, transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and later to Columbus at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Her condition was not known at the time of publication. The residents of […]
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Grand Jury indicts Ohio man in 26-year-old murder case
CALDWELL— A 48-year-old Marietta man has been charged with killing a woman nearly 26 years ago, according to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. A Noble County Grand Jury indicted Randy Slider on Friday, Jan. 19, on three counts of aggravated murder and one count of murder for the 1992 death of Patsy Sparks. The charges […]