ASHLAND, Ohio – The second event in Ashland University’s Environmental Lecture Series this semester will be a presentation by Dr. Mary Gardiner, entomologist, associate professor and director of the Urban Landscape Ecology Program at Ohio State University. Gardiner will speak on rehabilitation of urban green spaces, and the natural functions and “services” that natural areas […]
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John R. Cullen
John R. Cullen, 77, of Mansfield passed away March 31, 2015 at MedCentral Health System. John was born June 28, 1937 in Mansfield to Joseph and Mary Breen Cullen. He was a 1955 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and a 1961 graduate of Ohio University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. John […]
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Renaissance Theatre to repurpose potholes
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Renaissance Theatre announced today that they will not be repairing the numerous potholes in their parking lot on Third Street, but will instead open them to the public as swimming pools for the summer of 2015. Development Director Colleen Cook shared, “We are all about serving our community. It would cost us nearly […]
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Tuition changes approved by NC State Board of Trustees
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Board of Trustees of North Central State College voted unanimously at their March 25 meeting to approve a new tiered tuition plan beginning with summer 2015 semester. In the plan, tuition will increase to $165 per credit hour for students taking one to eleven credit hours each term. For any student […]
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St. Peter’s Bake Sale just in time for Easter
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The oldest and largest Easter Bake Sale in the Mansfield area is scheduled to again this year at St. Peter’s Parish. The sale began on Tuesday and continues Wednesday, April 1, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. in the basement of the church. Under the guidance of Ann Brown, her mother Jenny Wala and good friend Molly […]
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ODOT invites public comment on improvement plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation is now accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan for 2016 to 2019. The STIP identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years. The draft documents will be available for public […]
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James Jones
James Eugene “Jim” Jones, 83 of Galion passed away Monday evening, March 30, 2015 at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus following injuries he received in a recent auto accident. He was born June 1, 1931 in Miverva and was the son of Okey and Agnes (Bittner) Jones. Jim is survived by his wife […]
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Richland Academy hosting fundraiser Saturday for Barkdull scholarship
Richland Academy of the Arts will hold a fundraiser at Legend’s in Shelby from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship in memory of Shelby native Dick Barkdull. The evening will feature live music performed by local musicians and friends of the Barkdull family. Wristbands will be available to purchase […]
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Stellar Robotics team ranks 3rd of 56 teams
MANSFIELD, Ohio – FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5413, Stellar Robotics, ranked 3rd out of 56 teams during qualification matches at the Buckeye Regional competition in Cleveland this past weekend, earning the Highest Rookie Seed Award. As one of the eight top-ranking teams, Stellar earned the right to form an alliance with two other teams to […]
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Helen Fannin
Helen L. Cottrell Bentley Fannin, 88, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. Born July 13, 1926 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, she was the daughter of James and Stella M. (Rose) Morris. Helen came to Mansfield early in life and worked at various places until she married. She […]