COLUMBUS– State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) recently praised a new report showing Ohio is ranked seventh out of 50 states for its fiscal condition. “We have taken important steps in recent years to improve Ohio’s fiscal situation,” said Obhof. “We have balanced the budget, replenished the rainy day fund, and put Ohio back on the […]
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Cardiothoracic surgeon joins MedCentral staff
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Wilfredo Crespo, M.D., has joined the MedCentral Health System medical staff. He joins the practice of David A. Brown, M.D., 770 Balgreen Drive, Suite 107, Mansfield. Dr. Crespo graduated cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska […]
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Harold Bennett Shaver
Ben was born in Shelby, Ohio to Donald and Thelma Shaver. After graduating with an MBA from Bowling Green University, he traveled Europe. In Sweden, he met the love of his life, Berit (Bella) Forsell – they were married on Oct 9, 1971. Ben taught in Ohio until 1974 when he moved to Eugene. There, […]
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Sen. Brown applauds CVS’s decision to stop selling tobacco products
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown applauded an announcement by CVS that it would stop selling tobacco products at its 7,600 stores and pharmacies by October 2014 and begin a national campaign to help millions of Americans quit smoking. CVS/Caremark’s decision comes on the heels of a resolution Brown introduced recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first […]
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“Snow Dawgz” brave winter weather to keep Mansfield campus open
By day, they are maintenance workers and groundskeepers at The Ohio State University at Mansfield. But when snow is in the forecast, the “Snow Dawgz” are the first, and sometimes only, employees who are required to report to work. “They are relentless,” said Brian White, superintendent, Mansfield Campus Plant Operations and Maintenance. “They clear the […]
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Mansfield Senior grad studies abroad
Miriah Keller, a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, studied in Seville, Spain, during her fall semester as a student at Ashland University. Keller, the daughter of Harry Keller and Tamara Rivera-Hill, is a 2010 graduate of Mansfield Senior. She is a senior at Ashland University, majoring in Spanish. The decision to study abroad was […]
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Richard L. Rader
Richard L. Rader, age 82, resident of Shelby died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his home. Born March 5, 1931 in Mansfield to Paul and Lucille (Noble) Rader he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. A 1949 graduate of Shiloh High School he was formerly employed with the Autocall Co., Shelby […]
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Schools make changes to evening event scheduling
Ashland, Knox and Richland counties are currently on a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Crawford and Morrow counties remain on a Level 1. School-related event changes for Tuesday, Feb. 5: Clear Fork: Tonight’s boys’ JV/Varisty basketball game at Ashland canceled and rescheduled for Feb. 22 Crestview Schools: All activites canceled Pioneer Career & Technology: No adult […]
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Winter storm leads to snow emergencies and school closings
Richland, Crawford, Knox counties: Level 2 Snow Emergency Ashland County: Level 1 Snow Emergency School Name Open Closed One Hour Delay Two Hour Delay Clear Fork Valley Local School District x Clear Fork Christian Preschool x Crestview Local School District x Discovery School x […]