Caryl Ann Basinger passed away Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 in Columbia, SC at the age of 89. She was born and raised in Fairborn, OH. She graduated from The Ohio State University studying education and music. While at college, she met the love of her life Robert Basinger and shared 69 wonderful years together. After […]
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Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment holds fundraiser, black belt promotion
SHELBY — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment recently had its first public fundraiser. At this event, the school also had its annual black belt promotion during which three students were promoted to first-degree jr. black belt. Along with promoting the black belts, there was a promotion for que ranks. The school has a […]
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Ruby Lee Staples
Ruby Lee Staples, born on December 4, 1927, in Jackson, Mississippi, earned her heavenly wings on August 4, 2024. A beacon of love and strength, Ruby relocated to Mansfield, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, her husband Ernest “Eckie” Staples. Mother Ruby Staples, was a devoted member of Mount Herman Baptist Church […]
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Jazz & Friends free outdoor concert slated for Aug. 16 at The Renaissance Plaza
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association and Buckeye Imagination Museum are thrilled to present Jazz & Friends, a free pop-up jazz concert featuring the Artistic Jazz Orchestra. The event will take place on Friday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at Renaissance Plaza, located in the heart of Mansfield’s Imagination District. Nestled between the Renaissance […]
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Reginald (Reggie) Sturts
Reginald (Reggie) Wayne Sturts, 71 of Mansfield, Ohio died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield after an accident. Surrounded by his loving family and friends. Reggie was born September 23, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio. A 1972 graduate of Madison High School. He married Laurie Hershey in 1976. Reggie worked at Joyce Buick and […]
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Richland County Junior Fair board releases final results
MANSFIELD — Saturday marked the final day of the Richland County Fair. These are the final results of the 2024 Richland County Junior Fair. Organizers thanked the community for their support again this summer.
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Richland County Junior Fair results from Showman of Showmen & the horse barn
MANSFIELD — This is the fifth set of results from this year’s Richland County Junior Fair Board. Below are the Showman of Showmen, horse versatility and speed shows, and horse awards.
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Spread the Light event for Aug. 18 at Graham Auto Mall
MANSFIELD – We ACT, Community Activist Doc Stumbo and Mansfield City School District Supt. Stan Jefferson would like to invite the community to the Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield, to honor local safety forces and promote peace in our […]
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Loudonville’s Purdy honored as a mentor teacher at MVNU
MOUNT VERNON — In the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Education Department asked senior-level student teachers to nominate a mentor teacher for the second annual Mentor Teacher of the Year 2024 award. Out of MVNU’s 62 mentor teachers across the central Ohio region, one teacher stood out among the […]
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Richland County Fair results include a roundup from the barns, style & talent
MANSFIELD — This is the biggest batch of results cranked out yet by the Richland County Junior Fair Board. Below you will find the winners from rabbit, swine, sheep, market beef, small equine, all beef, breeding beef, style and talent shows.