MANSFIELD — Area high school students are invited to spend 24 hours sequestered at Mid-Ohio Conference Center deepening their knowledge of theater, including playwriting, acting, directing, as well as designing sets and working on a technical crew. Called the “24-Hour Theater Project,” the unique opportunity is offered by Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center and its Gifted […]
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Water service shut down for repairs on Davis Road and Ruth Avenue
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department will have to shut down water service to the following areas: Davis Road from East Townview Circle to West Townview Circle Ruth Avenue from East to West Townview Circle Some other areas may be affected. This could include: Scholl Road […]
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Auditions set for Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre production
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre, or “RYOT,” under the direction of Lori Turner, announces auditions for its spring production of “Little Johnny Jones.” Auditions will be held Saturday, Feb 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. Auditions are open to youth from 2nd grade […]
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Janet Roberts
Janet R. (Brown) Roberts, 72, of New London, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, following a brief illness. Janet was born on September 16, 1944, in Portsmouth, OH, to Melvin Brown and Ruth R. (Chaffin) Brown Hogan. She was a nurse’s aide for many years in local nursing homes, and she had a deep […]
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Weather to prolong U.S. 30 lane closure through Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — Due to weather-related issues it is necessary for the City of Mansfield to extend the following road closure. US 30 Eastbound, right hand lane, from Trimble Road to Main Street. The lane will continue to be closed through Feb. 3. The on and off ramps will remain open for the duration of the […]
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Pancake breakfast/open house helps Richland Pregnancy Service celebrate 30-year anniversary
MANSFIELD — Richland Pregnancy Service (RPS), a local prolife pregnancy medical clinic in Mansfield, is celebrating 30 years of serving the women and men of Richland County. The agency is opening its doors to the public for guided tours and a pancake breakfast. Come and meet their staff and board members and learn more about […]
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Norma L. Randall
Norma L. Randall, 86, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1930 in Mansfield, the daughter of Ophinell Davis Sr. and Annie Lee (Robinson) Davis. Norma was a lifelong resident of Mansfield and had taught at Headstart in the 1960s. She had also worked at Therm-O-Disc and […]