MANSFIELD, Ohio — As other youngsters prepared for Halloween parades and parties, Madison’s 20 Key Club members meekly raked leaves in a Madison Township neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Eddie Walker, the ninth grade science teacher and Key Club advisor at Madison, has been busy lately. His group, which is student-led, is growing. When he started last […]
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Wheeler family thankful for community’s support
GALION, Ohio — The support shown to the Wheeler family over the past week has left them in awe. “The community has just been amazing,” said Tom Wheeler, the father of 12-year-old Melanie who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Wednesday evening, members of the community flocked to Heise Park to welcome […]
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Pre-concert lecture slated for Saturday at The Ren
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A free pre-concert lecture will be given by Mark Sebastian Jordan before the Mansfield Symphony Side by Side concert on Saturday, Oct. 31. Beginning at 7:15 p.m., the informative session will take place in the second floor Ballroom at the Renaissance Theatre. Jordan’s presentation will include short musical listening examples and interesting […]
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Shelby Foundation awards grants
The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $19,507.88 in community grants to local nonprofit organizations at the Oct. 20 meeting. First Lutheran Church ABC Learning Center received a $1,000 grant to assist with purchasing furniture for their classroom expansion. The grant will be used to purchase educational science tables for school-aged children. FISH of Shelby […]
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Zoga combines yoga, dance, self love
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two Madison graduates have made it their mission to spread positivity in Mansfield with a new body-positive workout. Combining their two passions of yoga and dance, 18-year-old Shelby Elgart and 19-year-old Shelby Fife created “Zoga,” a phenomenon they refer to as a “self-love infused” workout. “Typically in today’s society you work out […]
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Richland Soil’s annual celebration features music, food
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Live music and lots of food will highlight the annual celebration of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District on Nov. 12. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Richland County Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Ave. in Mansfield. A public election to select two new […]
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What monster lurks at Charles Mill Lake?
MIFFLIN, Ohio – In a glass frame behind the counter at Charles Mill Lake Marina, a story is displayed for visitors to read. The tale is not that of a monstrous catfish caught at the dam, though some might claim it’s a fishy story. Others might call it “childish” or simply a work of fiction. It […]