Discussion to create a village bulk water rate that is both affordable and accountable for usage was at the forefront at the Butler council meeting Monday evening. Expenditures and sanitation repairs rounded out the meeting with action taken on several motions. “We need to create a bulk water rate,” said council member Josh Dingus. Mayor […]
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Rotarians hear update on Mansfield schools
Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick discussed programs and facilities which stimulate student achievement during an address to the Mansfield Rotary Club on Tuesday, Aug. 6. “Student achievement is the No. 1 stated priority of the board of education,” Garverick said. He cited the district’s ongoing partnership with Ohio State University in Columbus to integrate […]
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Bird sanctuary preps shelter for birds of prey
Rotary Club of Mansfield A new home is under construction for injured birds of prey. The cage will be located on the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s property but will not be open to the public because the cage will be designated for the recuperation of injured birds of prey like, peregrine falcons, eagles, hawks, and owls. […]
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Pat Curran legacy marked by field dedication
Three generations of Curran’s were at the St. Peter’s High School soccer field this Sunday, August 11, to witness the tribute, dedication and unveiling of the Pat Curran High School Soccer Field. Curran, who passed away in 2000, left behind the legacy of soccer to several generations of St. Peter’s students. Two of Curran’s long-time […]
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Altrusa Angels rummage for literacy
Altrusa Mansfield There were angels on the square this past weekend, Altrusa International angels that is. “I call these ladies my ‘Altrusa Angels’, they are wonderful and do wonderful things for the community,” said charter member Marilou Schwan. On Saturday, Altrusa held their annual rummage sale at the First United Methodist Church on the square. […]
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Fire damages building in downtown Mansfield
The Mansfield Fire Department responded to a call at Johnson Brothers’ Jewelry & Loan pawnbrokers, 30 S. Park St., on the square in Mansfield Monday night. Co-owner Rhonda Johnson said that she was in the business and made the call. Eighteen firefighters, who were on duty, were the initial responders with a 75 foot ladder […]
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State Route 430 closes until August 16
State Route 430, between Esley Road and Melody Road in Madison Township, will close Monday, August 12 for a culvert replacement. The detour route for eastbound motorists is SR 430 to State Route 39, east on SR 39 to State Route 603, north on SR 603 to SR 430, and reverse for westbound motorists. The […]
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Second Hero Challenge draws many, benefits firefighter
The parking lot at Snow Trails was filled with vehicles and the trails were filled with participants taking on the second annual Hero Challenge. The 5K’s website describes it as a “challenging yet not painful, providing a good test of strength, endurance and mental toughness, to be fun and as demanding as you want it […]
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Barefoot runner, marathoners retrace Appleseed run
It’s often said that we study history in order to prevent ourselves from repeating it, but no one seems to have shared that concept with Zach McCardel. McCardel is an ultra marathon runner, who like the historic figure Johnny Appleseed, prefers to do his running barefoot. From 6 p.m. on August 9 to roughly 9 a.m. […]
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Commanders pass the torch at the 179th Airlift Wing
Lt. Col. Daniel Tack was sworn in as Commander of the 179th Mission Support Group with the Mansfield Lahm Airport, relieving Col. Lindsey Whitehead from that position on Friday morning with the symbolic changing of the command. Tack has been in the military for 16 years and has been at the Mansfield Lahm base since […]