Two entrances to Mansfield: from the east on the Lincoln Highway in 1926; and from the south on St Rt 13 in 2013. The 1970s brought a new, hip look to the city limits. It was an attractive greeting but unfortunately it was also a terrific collector’s piece of kitsch and people were stealing them […]
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Buckeye Express Diner offers memorable experience
The Buckeye Express Diner website Though the railcar itself is immobile, the dining experience of the Buckeye Express Diner is one that stays in customers’ memories. “We’re known for excellent food, and free sarcasm!” jokes owner Tony Morris “we’re here to make sure the customers have a good time, and 99.999 percent of the time […]
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Anna Florence Hartman
Anna Florence Hartman, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening. We find solace only in knowing that she has joined our Dad and her beloved husband, Don Hartman, who she missed for so long and who sits as a servant of the Lord. She also joins our brother, Timmy who passed as an infant, and […]
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JoAnn Dovenbarger
JoAnn Dovenbarger, 74, of Crestline, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at her home. Born July 9, 1938 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Elarton) Gehrisch. A lifelong Mansfield-Crestline area resident, she graduated from Crestline High School in 1956. She married Carl Dovenbarger, whom she met while she was […]
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Mark Eikleberry
Mark Eikleberry, 54, of Greenwich, died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. He was born December 1, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio to Archie and Wanetta (Hall) Eikleberry. Mark was employed as a machinist with Custom Hoists for 25 years. Spending time with his family […]
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Walter Singhaus
Walter Singhaus, 72, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2013 at his home. Born November 29, 1940 in Scio, Ohio, he was the son of the late Katherine I. (Poland) and Charles Singhaus. After graduation from Flushing High School, Walter joined the U.S. Navy serving for four years. His most proud moment of […]
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Getting the News Gallery: Part 1
Mansfield Herald Newsboys Political Parties Liberty Pole The News, The Journal, The News Journal City News
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Ontario runners gear up for Liberty 5K
The Ontario Liberty 5K attracts Ontario runners, both current students and alumni. Two Ontario runners in particular are excited about this year’s 5K, which will be held July 4 at 8:30 am. Brett Cortelletti, a junior at Ontario High School, plans to run in this year’s Ontario Liberty 5K. Although this will be only his […]
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Miss Ohio Finale
Miss Mansfield Alissa Brumbaugh performed a classic song, “Don’t Cry for Me Argentine.” Heather Wells Heather Wells is escorted across stage by a member of the 179th Airlift Wing. Heather Wells motions a thanks to God while being crowned Miss Ohio 2013. Miss Ohio 2013 Heather Wells greets a cheering audience, while Tana Carli Dimino, […]
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Nelson to compete as a member of Team USA in world championship boxing
Chaise Nelson, of Mansfield, is headed to Mobile, Alabama tomorrow to compete in the Junior National Boxing Championships June 26-29. He needs to participate in the event but he already has an automatic bid for the world championship because he is already on the USA Junior Olympic Boxing Team. In September, he will fly to […]