Barbara Ann Rowe, 70, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2019, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born June 20, 1948, in South Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Marcellus Marion and Viola Mae Lunsford Hawkins. She worked for over 30 years at Crane Plumbing where she later retired. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo, […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs $25,000 for skate park design work
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council appropriated $25,000 on Tuesday evening to pay for the design, engineering and cost estimate for a new skate park at Maple Lark Park. The decision, which came after a lengthy parks committee meeting and council caucus discussion (which included four residents speaking on behalf of the skate park), came on […]
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Heart of a champion: Mount Gilead senior wins seated shot put state title, breaks meet record
COLUMBUS – The minute Bradley Landon entered the world, the odds were stacked against him. The Mount Gilead senior was born with amniotic band syndrome, which meant his umbilical cord had wrapped around his foot while he was in the womb. Only one in every 1,200 newborns suffer from the condition, and it can be […]
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Ohio Dept. of Education continuing summer food program for students
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Education on Tuesday announced its continued efforts in sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, which provides children with free, healthy meals during summer break. Participation is simple and no sign up is required. To learn about meal times and site locations, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or visit education.ohio.gov/KidsEat. “Ohio kids’ […]
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U.S. Attorney: North Canton man indicted for defrauding Medicare & Medicaid out of $2 million
NORTH CANTON — A North Canton man was indicted for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of approximately $2 million by billing for X-ray services that were not provided by his company, Portable Radiology Services, according to a Tuesday press release from U.S. Attorney Michael Tobin. Thomas G. O’Lear, 55, was charged with 25 counts of health-care […]
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25 seats available for African American Leadership Institute luncheon on June 10
MANSFIELD — Nicole Brown-Horston is the keynote speaker for Monday’s, June 10 African American Leadership Institute Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, 134 N. Main Street, Mansfield. Seats are limited to 25 participants. Registration is available at https://conta.cc/2QNwAW2. Horston will share her book, Shades of You and how PTSD (Problems […]
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Mechanics Bank announces Live Lunch schedule
MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank’s Live@Lunch performance series is back for the summer and will feature free live performances over lunch. All performances are scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Mechanics Bank’s downtown courtyard located at 2 South Main St., Mansfield. 2019 Live Performance Event Schedule: June 7 – Just Jazz Live June 21 […]
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GALLERY: OHSAA Track and Field Championships – Day 2
DSC_1839.JPG DSC_1836.JPG DSC_1842.JPG DSC_1853.JPG DSC_1858.JPG IMG_6116.JPG IMG_6091.JPG IMG_6105.JPG IMG_6109.JPG DSC_1871.JPG DSC_1876.JPG DSC_1881.JPG DSC_1884.JPG DSC_1898.JPG DSC_1905.JPG DSC_1915.JPG Johnson sets the pace during Saturday’s 800-meter final. DSC_1925.JPG DSC_1937.JPG DSC_1938.JPG Mount Gilead sophomore Allison Johnson cries in disbelief, as an official at Saturday’s state track meet informs her that she just won the 800-meter race. DSC_1958.JPG DSC_1970.JPG DSC_1974.JPG […]
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Marion County Sheriff identifies Louisiana woman believed to be serial killer Grate’s 1st victim
MARION — Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey identified Dana Nicole Lowrey as the woman officials believe was the first murder victim of serial killer Shawn Grate. Lowrey was a 23-year-old woman from Minden, Louisiana. The announcement came during a press conference Tuesday morning. Lowrey’s remains were found on Victory Road in Marion in 2007. But […]
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Commissioners approve CDBG funding of $100K for new roof at Dayspring
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Tuesday approved a plan to apply for $288,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds — with $100,000 earmarked for a new roof at the Dayspring Assisted Living Center. CDBG dollars are federal funds administered by the state and must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. The grant application […]