Did you know that honey bees do not hibernate during the winter months? David Williams, from Mansfield, owns around 40-60,000 thousand honey bees, and some of them are huddled inside the homemade wooden boxes found in Williams’ backyard. “A lot of people think they hibernate in the winter. They actually just stay in a cluster. […]
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AARP Driver Safety Program returns April 8
The AARP Driver Safety Program, hosted by the Richland Public Health Department, will have its first class of 2014 on April 8. The American Association of Retired Persons (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 […]
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Video captures heartwarming return of 179th firefighter
As the big day arrived, local photographer Lauren Mills decided to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse as her nieces, Audrey and Vera along with her sister, Kristen welcomed Master Sergeant Josh Wendling home. I’ve always seen people do videos and I thought it’d be cool to show the emotions [military families] go through,” the Lexington photographer said. Mills relayed […]
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Lexington man killed in exchange with law enforcement
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office were called to 3425 Mill Run Road, Lexington last night at 7:10 p.m. to respond to a domestic dispute. Sara Knowlton, wife of Brian Garber, and Brian’s mother, Connie Garber, told deputies they had been physically assaulted by Brian Garber. Brian Garber left the area on foot prior […]
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Richland County residents ready to get buzzed for St. Baldrick’s
“Your child has cancer.” The statement changes a family’s life. It means time spent in a hospital instead of in school, surgeries and harsh chemicals pumped into their bodies for treatment, and often hair loss during chemotherapy. However, through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, friends and family of children with cancer have the opportunity to go […]
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Ontario track coach begins his 53rd year of coaching
For over half a century, Ontario Local Schools’ sports programs have been led by his direction, and Phil Giffin continues to fulfill his passion of coaching. Giffin first entered Ontario Schools in 1961, when he started teaching eighth grade English. Prior to earning that position, he considered becoming a teacher at Madison Middle School; however, […]
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City Garden Café receives Ohio House commendation
The new City Garden Café at the Mansfield Municipal Building, 30 N. Diamond St., has received a special commendation from the Ohio House. State Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) presented the commendation to café employees during a brief ceremony March 14. The measure congratulates the café on its grand opening and notes “this new café is […]
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Richland County politicians celebrate Kenneth E. McCartney
Richland County politicians dressed in green and gathered to honor the late Kenneth E. McCartney at his annual memorial luncheon on Saturday. The luncheon marked the 20th anniversary of the celebration, which originally started in 1994 as a way to raise money to purchase and renovate a place for democratic headquarters in Richland County. McCartney’s […]
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Community celebrates life of Ettore “Eddie” Chiudioni
More than a hundred people gathered at St. Peter’s Church in Mansfield on Saturday to celebrate the life of Ettore “Eddie” Chiudioni, or “Mr. C” as his students called him. He passed away Wednesday morning March 12, 2014 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center following a short illness and the news of his passing deeply […]
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Voter registration deadline for Primary Election coming up
The deadline to register to vote in the May 6 Primary Election is Monday, April 7. The Board of Elections office, located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101 in the Longview Center, will be open the evening of April 7 until 9 p.m. After 4 p.m., you must use the entrance at the lower […]