We celebrate small business growth in Richland County. As a county, we can fondly look back on generations of small mom and pop shops becoming major engines of commerce here. We are inspired by the entrepreneur working in his garage who started with an idea and turned it into a legendary business. Richland County residents […]
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AARP driver safety program coming August 14
The AARP Driver Safety Program, hosted by the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department, will have a class on August 14. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists age 50 and older. The class is a one-day four-hour course. The August 14 class will be held in at […]
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Downtown Mansfield gives a hoot
Something to look for in Downtown: Twenty-four businesses in Mansfield including the Renaissance have an owl nesting nearby. “I wanted something Mansfield could call its own,” said Llalan Fowler, bookstore manager and community collaborator at Main Street Books. She gives a hoot about local involvement. Some may remember the “Where’s Waldo” hunt, his discernible red […]
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Mildred I. Sunyoger
Mildred I. Sunyoger, 88, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Oak Grove Manor. Born August 4, 1924 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Earl and Verona (Wittmer) Tooker. Mildred graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1942 and became employed by W.T. Grant Company in Mansfield. In 1950, she transferred to […]
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Summer blood donations encouraged to keep pace with blood needs
In early July, the American Red Cross issued a call for blood donations after seeing about 50,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than expected in June. Since then donations have increased, however, there is still an urgent need for platelet donors and donors of key blood types including O-negative, B-negative, and A-negative. Right now blood […]
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Warrior takes pride in prize-winning pies
Anyone heading west into Ontario on Park Avenue has likely seen the distinctive blue Corvette sitting atop the Warrior Pizza & Ice Cream restaurant. Behind that unique roof ornament and inviting blue doors are more than just pizza and desserts. Inside their doors are international and national awards and a history dating back to the […]
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Leaders needed, even in sports
We need leaders in all segments of our society and that includes sports. Coaches are always telling me how important leadership is when it comes to the relative success of their teams. Yes, you must have athletic talent if you are going to win games, but also you must have the willingness to work together […]
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RCDG pushes ahead, eyes young professionals project
“The grass is always greener. Sometimes you have to go away to appreciate what you had. And we understand that,” said Bridget T. McDaniel, Executive Director of Richland Community Development Group (RCDG). McDaniel was referring to the youth who all too often want to leave Mansfield because they do not feel connected. They don’t feel […]
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Special walk-in clinics set for school immunizations
Mansfield, OH — The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department Public Health Clinic has scheduled extra clinics for school immunizations for ages 11 to 18 for August 2 from 12 to 3 p.m. and August 23 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Both clinics will be held in the Corley Room (lower level, back parking lot) at the […]
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New director takes over Ashland Area Chorus
ASHLAND, Ohio — After 15 years of existence, the Ashland Area Chorus will see its first change in directorship this fall. Dr. Ron Blackley, professor of music at Ashland University (AU), is passing the baton to Elizabeth Slade, adjunct instructor of music at Ashland University. An Ashland resident since 2006, Slade teaches musicianship classes at […]