Eight years after Mansfield Christian School was established, the school founders, primarily Carl Key, had a vision for Christian radio that would not only evangelize Mansfield but would teach the next generation of radio, explained Scott Saunders. In 1979 that vision became a reality with the creation of what’s now known as “Total Praise” WVMC […]
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Mansfield resides in the ‘Rust Belt’: Can we clear the rust?
Like many Midwestern towns and cities, Mansfield has suffered the woes of the constricting belt known as the “Rust Belt.” A decline in manufacturing and an exodus of families and individuals characterizes the Rust Belt–that area from the Great Lakes though much of the Midwest that was once known as the America’s Industrial Heartland. According […]
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Poll workers needed for November election
Poll Workers are needed for the November Election in Richland County. The main training class for new poll workers who have not worked previously is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield in the upper level classroom. This class will consist of […]
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Christina Martin sworn in as full-time officer in Lexington
Christina Martin was sworn in Tuesday as the newest full-time officer at the Lexington Police Department. Martin previously served as a part-time officer with the department for the past six years. She will serve as a second shift patrol officer. Of this milestone, Martin said, “I’m excited. It’s something that I’ve been wanting since I started […]
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Three traffic deaths reported in Richland County in August
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of August there were three traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been seven total traffic-related deaths this year in Richland County. The chart below reflects the five-year totals of traffic-related fatalities in Richland County for August and for the first eight months of the year: […]
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First area public CNG station opens in Mount Vernon
A ribbon cutting in Mount Vernon on Wednesday marked the opening of a Trillium CNG™ Compressed Natural Gas public access station. The station is located at 1 Columbus Rd., and the event included an information session about CNG, as well as, remarks from Trillium CNG President Mary Boettcher and Karen Buchwald Wright, president and CEO […]
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Ariel Corporation and Smith’s Dairy representatives explain the benefits of compressed natural gas
Prior to the Setember 3 ribbon cutting ceremony at Mount Vernon’s new Trillium CNG Fueling Station, Brad Couch of Ariel Corporation and Chuck Diehl of Smith’s Dairy presented a CNG 101 “class,” introducing compressed natural gas and its benefits and why it makes sense for fleet vehicles. Couch introduced CNG as a transportation fuel for […]
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Shelby community invited to Heels, Hats & Hope fundraiser for Shelby Foundation
The Shelby Foundation is preparing for its fifth annual community fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13, this year under the theme “Heels, Hats and Hope.” What may sound like a dress code is actually a way to showcase the Shelby community with country flair. “It’s just a fun night to come out and socialize for camaraderie, […]
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Death of Columbus sports anchor’s daughter serves as reminder to drive safely
COLUMBUS – WBNS-TV Sports Anchor Dom Tiberi and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are reminding motorists that September is Safe Driving Awareness Month in Ohio. Tiberi is making it his mission to educate motorists on the importance of safe driving following the Sept. 17, 2013 death of his daughter, Maria, on a Columbus highway. “It […]
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Richland Public Health seeks help in animal bite investigation
Richland Public Health requests assistance from the public in location a dog which has been implicated in the bite of a person. The dog is described as a black and tan collie or shepherd mix. The dog was last seen in the area of Adario West Road on September 2. If the whereabouts of the […]