MADISON TOWNSHIP — Once upon a time it was said the three biggest words in business are location, location, location. With that in mind, a family-owned cycling shop made a big move earlier this year. The Cycling Sports Center moved to Mansfield in January after spending two years at its Galion location. “We started out […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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Clear Fork grad forfeits law career for mountain bike business in Colorado
BELLVILLE — When Tim Fry sets a goal, he firmly intends to reach it. Fry, 47, attended law school after graduating from Clear Fork High School as a teen. But he gave it all up in 2000 when he decided to hang up his briefcase and move to Colorado where he bought a small biking […]
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Playhouse to present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Playhouse wants to take you undersea this weekend. As the cast sings, “Under the Sea. Under the Sea. Darling, it’s better. Down where it’s wetter. Take it from me.” Director Doug Wertz is incredibly proud of the 38 cast members in the youth theater’s production of Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr., which […]
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Carlson analyzes national political climate at Ashbrook Dinner
ASHLAND – Earlier this week Fox News host Tucker Carlson described comedian Kathy Griffin’s twitter post of a decapitated President Donald Trump as the “perfect embodiment of what the modern left believes.” On Saturday night at the 32nd annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner in Ashland, Carlson didn’t mention Griffin. But he expanded on his view […]
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Kingwood Spring Flower Show attracts gardeners
MANSFIELD — The annual Kingwood Spring Flower Show has been a staple in Mansfield for 50 years. It’s always drawn attention from gardeners. But on Saturday, Bill Collins, show chairman and head gardener at Kingwood Center, said the turnout was notable. “This is much bigger than what we’ve had in previous years,” Collins said. The […]
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Warren Rupp check boosts 2018 Splash Park near Mansfield Area YMCA
MANSFIELD – Mansfield residents, and particularly their youngsters are going to have a new summer attraction to enjoy in 2018, thanks in large part to Warren Rupp Inc. and the Mansfield Area YMCA. Warren Rupp president Josh Stiever, global sales director Meghan Bacin and other employees presented a $50,000 check Friday to the Mansfield Area […]
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New owners introduce wraps to Sunset Slush food truck
MANSFIELD — Friends are typically for random road trips and ice cream sundaes on Saturday nights. But three good friends took their friendship to a new level when they bought a food truck together earlier this year. Matt Reed, 41, teamed with his cousin Faith Holbrook, 29, and her husband, Chris Holbrook, 38, in April […]
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Memorial Day festivities draw crowd to downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — People lined the sidewalks of downtown Mansfield Monday on a superb, sun-splashed morning. They crowded in to get a glimpse of the annual Memorial Day parade and the Veteran’s Memorial Day Observance program speakers, but also to show respect for those who died fighting for their freedom. Harry Weirich and Judith Bjore have […]
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Final Friday kicks off Memorial Day weekend
MANSFIELD – The first of five concerts in the 10th annual Final Friday Concert series drew a strong crowd to the Brickyard to kick off Memorial Day weekend. The concerts, featuring local musicians, have steadily grown since they first began a decade ago. “The first few years there were 20 to 50 people, most of which […]
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Medical marijuana company considers Ontario for facility
ONTARIO — A medical marijuana company is considering Ontario as a potential place to set up a cultivation facility. Although the 4Front Ventures hasn’t started the application process required to open such a facility, representative Sam Tracy says it’s important first to get the community’s approval. The City of Ontario’s economic development committee met with Tracy […]