I still have hope! Even though the recent election in Mississippi has left me feeling troubled, I can’t help but see the bigger picture. The primary election that appeared to be clear-cut as State Sen. Chris McDaniel ran against the incumbent Thad Cochran who, amid numerous gaffes –“ we do certain things to animals” and […]
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Women’s Fund awards 5 scholarships to non-traditional students
During its annual summer luncheon, the Women’s Fund Advisory Board of the Richland County Foundation awarded five scholarships to non-traditional students totaling $4,600. The recipients are: Sharon Baker, a senior at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University; Karen Clifton, a senior at Ashland University; Brenda Forbes, a junior at Ashland University; Jolene Kiser, a sophomore at North […]
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NCSC reorganizes development office
Dorey Diab, president, North Central State College, announced a new organizational alignment to an advancement model at the institution to more closely connect the activities of the foundation, grants, marketing, government relations and public relations efforts in support of increasingly complex coordination of advancement activities including grants, gifts and community engagement. Recently, NC State has […]
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Mansfielder to launch motivational speaking tour June 30
Mansfielder Bryce Millikin is kicking off his Summer/Fall 2014 Speaking Tour on Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on the square in downtown Mansfield. Guests will enjoy an evening of inspirational messages based on personal development, self-empowerment and overcoming disappointments and challenges in […]
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Dora L. Boals Hignite
Dora L. Boals Hignite, 82, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Dora was born on October 2, 1931, in Crooksville, OH, to John W. and Alka M. Ward Boals. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, and fishing with her husband, Jack. She especially loved to spend time with her […]
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Miss Ontario Pageant to be held Saturday
The Ontario Fourth of July Festival is sponsoring this year’s Miss Ontario Pageant which will be held Saturday, June 28 in the Ontario Middle School Auditorium. Cost of admission is $6. Competing for the crown will be: Abigail Baumgard is a senior at Ontario High School. Baumgard is involved in show choir and plans to […]
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Harley N. “Steve” Lust
Harley N. “Steve” Lust, 93, of Galion, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at home after declining health. Born in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, he was the son of Lloyd Lust and Florence Harley. He married Margaret “Peg” (Sipes) Flowers Lust on June 27, 2004 and she survives. His first wife, Jean E. (Huy) Lust who he […]
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State Route 97 closed until 4 p.m. today
Richland County The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced State Route 97, at the eastern Butler corporation limit, will close today, Thursday, June 26 at 8 a.m. for asphalt repairs to the roadway. The detour for this area is SR 95 east to SR 39 east to SR 3 south to SR 97 and reverse […]
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Absentee voting for military, overseas voters under way
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that absentee voting for military and overseas voters started Saturday, June 21 for the 2014 August Special Election. Ohioans will decide the outcome of several local issues. Election Ballot Issues In total, 14 counties have 16 issues on the ballot in the Aug. 5 Special Election. Information on these local issues, which include […]
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Mansfield’s Springmill Learning Center looks to broaden its reach
MANSFIELD – A community committee was organized Monday to develop strategies for the sustained use of Mansfield City Schools’ Springmill Learning Center. Dawn Kitchen, associate professor of anthropology at Ohio State University in Mansfield, and Teana Sykes, program director at HMS Permedion in Westerville, will co-chair the Springmill Learning Center steering committee. Both have children […]