“This station is one of the oldest running fire stations in the nation,” said Scott Hartman, Chief of Shelby Fire Department. The Shelby Fire Station was established in 1872 and remains among the nation’s oldest in use. “The firehouse has been through a number of floods over the years,” said Hartman. It is located next […]
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Mansfield Independents to replay historic match
The year was 1869. The day was June 1. The Cincinnati Red Stockings had rolled into town for an anticipated baseball match against the Mansfield Independents. Crowds gathered as the nation’s first fully professional team strode onto the field to face the Mansfield Independents. The match was historic. Not because it turned out to be […]
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Rotary Club awards scholarship to Bellville scholar
The Mansfield Rotary Club presented the 2013-2024 Walter Willis Scholarship to Abby Lynn Schoonyan of Bellville. Abby is a three year Rotary scholarship reciepent and a junior at Lake Superior State University in Sault St. Marie, Michigan where she is a Dean’s List Scholar studying Fisheries and Wildlife Management. The scholarship was established by The Mansfield Rotary Club […]
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Indictments in Mansfield Tyger All Sports Booster Club case
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Richland County Grand Jury has indicted a Lexington, Ohio, couple for the improper use of more than $200,000 in scholarship funding. The grand jury indicted Kendall and William Clemons, trustees for the Mansfield Tyger All Sports Booster Club, on a total of 20 charges including Engaging […]
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Tremmel Appointed as Interim Health Commissioner
Martin Tremmel has been appointed Interim Health Commissioner for the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department. Mr. Don Bartlett, President of the Board of Health for the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department made the following statement at the end of a Special Board of Health meeting July 29, 2013: “The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department Board of Health met […]
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State Route 314 reopens
State Route 314, between Beam Road and Snodgrass Road, is now open. The road was previously closed for the replacement of two culverts. Ohgo.com: Your source for real time traffic updates. Access up-to-the minute details on current traffic speeds, cameras, incidents, road construction, and weather-related conditions affecting travel from your desktop, tablet or mobile device.
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Run, Warriors, Run
Since the beginning of June, the Ontario cross country team has been putting in the miles to prepare for the season’s start in August. In an effort to boost enthusiasm and self-motivation among the runners, the coaching staff started a new tradition dubbed the 300-Mile Club. The runners are each required to keep a running diary […]
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Dill resigns, accepts position with Mount Vernon
“I am very excited about this great opportunity,” stated Matt Dill, Superintendent of Clear Fork. Dill reflected on a conversation he had with a former staff member that influenced his decision to resign and take a position with the Mount Vernon School District. “Life is way to short and we need to enjoy what we […]
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Pride of the Valley rehearses new tunes
“We are working on a whole new opening show,” said Jason Brasure, director of Clear Fork High School marching band. “We are working on routines that will provide a wide variety of experience and style,” he added. Brasure looks forward to the coming season and introducing what he described as a very talented and creative […]
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Curb appealing ideas
According to Barb Murray, Executive Officer of the Mansfield Association of REALTORS®, a few hours of exterior home and yard work can add thousands to your home’s value. How much value can neighborhood curb appeal add? Having nice landscaping adds $1,777 in home value when you’re selling your home, according to data collected in a […]