MANSFIELD, Ohio — The City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has lifted the boil advisory affecting Fifth Avenue from Grace Street to Orange Street. All samples have returned with negative results confirming water purity, the water department reported. This was a precautionary measure. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to the Water Repair Department […]
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William Harold “Bill” Clark
William Harold “Bill” Clark, of Butler, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 25, 2016 at his home. He was 58. He was born Dec. 19, 1957 in Paw Paw, Michigan to parents Donald and Patricia (O’Grady) Clark. He graduated from Mattawan Consolidated Schools in Michigan before going on to college. Bill worked for General Motors at […]
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Derek E. Fraser
Derek E. Fraser, 85 of Galion passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 28, 2016, in Altercare of Bucyrus, where he has been a resident for the past four years. He was born Feb. 8, 1930 in India and was the son of Herman Ernest and Mabel (Duke) Fraser. Derek married Elizabeth G. “Betty” (Woods) Fraser on […]
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Marcus Arthur Page
Marcus Arthur Page, 96, passed away Thursday Jan. 28, 2016 at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield. He was born Jan. 29, 1919 in Midvale, Ohio, the third son of Arthur Ray an Margaret (Farrand) Page. Marcus was a graduate of Midvale High School class of 1937 and went on to earn an Associate Degree from The […]
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Wendy R. Tolar
Wendy R. Tolar, 59, of Galion, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at Galion Pointe Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Wendy was born in Tiffin, on June 18, 1956 to the late Leslie Bodkins and Johnetta “Jackie” (Girton) Bodkins, of Galion. Wendy collected snowmen and her favorite holiday was Christmas. She also enjoyed spending time […]
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Local teens learn about insurance, risk management
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA! Richland) were introduced to Eric Parr, Parr Insurance Agency, Inc., who spoke to the class about the importance of insurance and risk management when starting a small business. Students listened as he explored the formal process of how an organization establishes its risk management goals […]
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The Ren offers 7-week improv classes for high school students
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Renaissance Education Department has announced it will again offer its Improv Underground program, a free 7-week theatre improvisation course. Improv Underground classes focus on building basic improv skills through group activities, and are open to all students between the ages of 14 and 19. Students are guaranteed to gain self-confidence, improve […]
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Mansfield boil advisories enacted, lifted
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Due to a water main repair, the city of Mansfield has issued a boil advisory for Fifth Avenue from Grace Street to Orange Street. Under a boil advisory it is suggested that all consumed water be brought to a rolling boil for a full three minutes prior to consumption. This is a […]
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Are you interested in becoming a precipitation monitor?
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Do you want to be part of an organization where you can make a difference? If so, join other Watershed Investigators with Richland Soil and Water conservation District. Watershed Investigators are a dynamic group of volunteers who help manage Richland County’s eight watershed. Data is used to gauge long-term trends in watershed […]
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Detour: Section of Ohio 61 to close on Friday
RICHLAND COUNTY — State Route 61, just south of Plymouth Street, will close Friday, Jan. 29 for water tower demolition. The detour route for northbound motorists is Ohio 98 southwest to Ohio 598, Ohio 598 northeast to Ohio 61, and reverse for southbound motorists. The road is expected to reopen Jan. 30, 2016.