MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Foundation held an orientation Wednesday for staff members from 16 nonprofit organizations to kick off its second year of the Osborne Meese Academy. The program is designed to build and support nonprofit organizations and to act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community. The Osborne Meese […]
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Harry Wortman
Harry Wortman was “a country boy at heart,” quickly building friendships in everyone he met. Strangers were just friends he hadn’t met yet. His helping and giving personality, found him often visiting friends, attending to their needs, and he was content in caring for his wife during her years of illness. A man characterized by […]
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Crawford Co. Spelling Bee set for Thursday night
GALION, Ohio – Students from the Crawford County school districts will bring their spelling skills together for the Crawford County Spelling at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Galion Middle School. Each district will send students from grades four through eight to the competition. Galion students have been preparing for the competition through a variety of […]
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Lilian Urschitz
Lilian Urschitz went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Jan. 10, 2016 from Crystal Care Center of Mansfield. She was almost 91. Born Lilian V. Glaesser, Feb. 23, 1925 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Martin and Magdalena (Wilging) Glaesser. Lilian’s parents immigrated to Mansfield from Crvenka, Yugoslavia in 1921 and then returned […]
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Snow Trails ski patrol director receives Outstanding Award for Ohio Region
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Snow Trails ski patrol director Sue Cline has earned the Ohio Regions Outstanding Patrol Representative honor for the 2014-2015 ski season. Cline was honored for her dedication, organization skills, creativity and commitment to the skiing public, area management and the 100 member all-volunteer Snow Trails Ski Patrol. She is in her second, […]
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Ashland University Coburn Gallery sets faculty art exhibition
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery will hold an art exhibition featuring works from the Ashland University Art Department faculty. The exhibition opens on Thursday, Jan. 21 and runs through Feb. 27. This annual exhibition highlights the two-dimensional and three-dimensional work of the current faculty as professional artists in their respective areas. The art […]
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The Holden Agency adds Whitney Fanello
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Holden Agency is happy to announce that real estate agent Whitney Fanello has been added to their team. Fanello was born and has lived in Richland County all of her life. She is a graduate of Madison High School and obtained an associates degree from North Central State College. Fanello worked […]
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Kiwanis Club of Mansfield welcomes Cleveland Indians celebrities
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ashland High School graduate Matt Underwood headlines a group of Cleveland Indians representatives who will be in Mansfield on Feb. 11 for a Kiwanis Club of Mansfield event at Ed Pickens Cafe. Underwood, the team’s TV broadcaster, will be joined by Jim Rosenhaus, the Indians radio broadcaster, and Bob DiBiasio, the senior […]
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Mansfield water service shutdown in Marion/Glessner area
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department will have to shut down water service to the following areas: Marion Avenue from Woodward Avenue north to Glessner Avenue. Parkview Street from Marion Avenue to Bartley Avenue. The shutdown will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Water service […]
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The Colonial 1906
You may never have heard the name of this place, but if you have spent any time driving in downtown you will certainly recognize the landmark. Built around the turn of the 20th century, it was known for 50 years as The Colonial — a discreet and charming apartment building on the edge of downtown. […]