Barbara Ann (Funston) Cieslak, born on December 27, 1936, in Mansfield Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 89 at Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA. She spent the last 22 years of her life in Oceanside, California, where she built meaningful friendships and became part of a welcoming community through […]
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Free shuttles planned for 2026 Juneteenth event
Parking for the June 13 Juneteenth Parade will be available only during parade hours at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, 890 W. 4th St.
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Tee off for a great cause at the 21st annual Ralph Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament
Phillips Tube Group Inc. and the Phillips Family Foundation will host the 21st annual Ralph Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament on June 18.
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Madison Local Schools partners with Matthew 25 Outreach Center for monthly food distributions
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students, staff, and community partners came together to make a big difference for hundreds of local families. Madison Comprehensive High School partnered with Matthew 25 Outreach Center and Greater Cleveland Food Bank to launch a new monthly food distribution program at the high school. The first distribution took place on Thursday, May 21, […]
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Unearth a Story: MRCPL kicks off summer reading program June 1
MANSFIELD, OH – The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites community members of all ages to embark on a prehistoric adventure this summer. Launching June 1 and running through July 25, the 2026 Summer Library Program challenges participants to “Unearth a Story” through reading, learning, playing, and discovery. The dinosaur-themed adventure is divided into three […]
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Mansfield Shakespeare Company offering ‘Hamlet’ outdoors at South Park June 19-21
The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy, “Hamlet,” performed outdoors in Mansfield’s South Park.
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RiCI announces Corrections Officer and Employee of the Year
MANSFIELD — Richland Correctional Institution has announced its 2026 Correction Officer of the Year and Employee of the Year. Administrative Professional Jennifer Myers has been with ODRC since 2013, spending the first 10 years of her career at Mansfield Correctional Institution before moving to her current role at RiCI in 2023. Since then, she has […]
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Ashley Church named ManCI Officer of the Year
MANSFIELD — It is with great pride that ManCI has chosen correctional officer Ashley Church for the 2026 Officer of the Year Award. With 12 years of service at Mansfield Correctional Institution, Officer Church consistently exemplifies professionalism, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to safety, rehabilitation, and continuous improvement. Ashley serves as both a Correctional Officer and […]
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Richard (Dick) White
Richard (Dick) Franklin White of Mansfield, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026, at the age of 88, after a long, courageous battle with illness. He was born on July 23, 1937, in Belaire, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen (Rinehart) White, […]
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Mansfield author publishes Oliver’s Time Travels
MANSFIELD — Educator and author Daniel Jones is preparing to release Oliver’s Time Travels: Don’t Touch Anything, the first book in a new middle-grade adventure series that brings ancient history to life while reimagining what a book can look and feel like for every kind of reader. Ten-year-old Oliver has one rule while visiting an […]