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Kent Horn
Kent Byers Horn passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 26, 2026. He is preceded to heaven by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn Horn and nephew Eric Kurdzel. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Pat; daughters Tara ( Stephen) Selvaggio and Janine (Wayne) Pettay; granddaughters, […]
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Rep. Marilyn John appointed to National Conference of State Legislatures exec committee
State Rep. Marilyn John, R-Richland County, has been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee.
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171st Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. This marks a celebration of the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, including the debut of the […]
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Heritage Christian Counseling of Shelby to celebrate expansion with ribbon cutting
SHELBY — Heritage Christian Counseling of Shelby will celebrate the expansion of its offices with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, at its location at 153 Mansfield Ave. The faith-based counseling agency recently expanded by combining two buildings, adding four counseling offices and a second lobby to better serve the growing […]
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Mansfield Public Art Commission seeks submissions for ‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’
The exhibition is open to original 2D artwork in all media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, collage, mixed media and fiber arts suitable for wall display.
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Oasis of Love Church brings community together for 10th annual block party
MANSFIELD — The sounds of laughter, music and conversations filled the grounds of Oasis of Love Church Saturday as families and friends gathered for the church’s 10th annual Community Block Party. The smell of burgers, popcorn, watermelon and snow cones filled the warm summer air as guests enjoyed a day of fellowship and fun. The […]
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Barbara Garrison
Barbara Kay Garrison, age 78, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in her home. She was born on August 2, 1947, in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Donald and Margaret (Sharp) Garrison. Barb graduated from Lexington High School and Ohio State University with a degree in art. She spent most […]
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Mansfield Classical Academy Honored for Pro-Life Leadership with Statewide Award
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN), a ministry of Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), has named Mansfield Classical Academy a Silver Level Recipient of the Mike and Peggy Hartshorn Dignity of Life Award, recognizing the school’s commitment to instilling a biblical respect for the sanctity of human life in its students. Established in […]
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Clover Hill Early Learning Center, Allen Campus Earns Ohio’sGold Step Up To Quality Rating
MANSFIELD — Clover Hill Early Learning Center is proud to announce that its Allen Campus has been awarded a Gold Rating through the State of Ohio’s Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) system. The Gold Rating is the highest level of recognition in Ohio’s quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development programs. It recognizes […]