MANSFIELD — Crystal Davis Weese still remembers how her father pulled her out of her seventh grade history class. Weese’s father was a historian himself, and books about Black history covered the shelves of their home. So when she noticed some inconsistencies between what her father had taught her and what she was learning in […]
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‘It’s so deeply personal’: All-woman panel discusses race, motherhood in 2020
MANSFIELD — For the last three months, America has become accustomed to wearing masks in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. But on Sunday night, as protests against systemic racism and police brutality continued across the nation, six local women talked about a different kind of mask – the kind needed to […]
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Shop Talk participants tackling tough issues
MANSFIELD — Reggie Gamble never spent much time standing on the sidelines as a player and he’s not about to do it now either. Ashland University’s veteran assistant football coach offered a sobering piece of advice during Sunday’s installment of the Shop Talk series at 419 Barbershop. When it comes to race relations, everyone needs […]
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What Ashland could learn from nearby Mansfield’s unique space
This is part five of a multi-part series. Read about Ashland’s South Street and its potential here. MANSFIELD — As Ashland ponders the long-term potential for South Street, nearby Mansfield’s popular summer concert venue could provide inspiration and a few lessons on how to create a unique space — one that feels special to the community […]
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Numerous Ohio campuses have abysmal success rates for black college students
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter. ASHTABULA, Ohio — Alexis Turner listened carefully as the administrators at the freshman orientation for Kent State University at Ashtabula ticked through the student groups she could join […]
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Families weigh the risks of sending a loved one to a nursing home during the coronavirus pandemic
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list as this helps us provide more public service reporting. In early March, just as Ohioans were learning about the first cases of novel coronavirus in the state, Anna Bondar’s grandfather fell at […]
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Best solutions: The most off-beat ideas amid coronavirus
Editor’s Note Over the past 4 weeks, our editorial staff has curated and published weekly roundups of the most reliable, impartial, solutions-focused journalism around COVID-19. Week 1: Treatment ideas for coronavirus Week 2: Planning for future pandemics Week 3: From opioid addiction treatment to an unused school bus These roundups are made possible and proudly supported […]
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Best solutions amid COVID-19: From online opioid addiction treatment to an unused school bus
Editor’s Note Over the next 4 weeks, our editorial staff will curate and publish weekly roundups of the most reliable, impartial, solutions-focused journalism around COVID-19. Last week, our focus was on solutions for treatment. These roundups are made possible and proudly supported by Hudson & Essex. MANSFIELD — Our weekly goal with this solutions-oriented column is to […]
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Best solutions: Is COVID-19 showing us how to plan for future pandemics?
Editor’s Note Over the next 4 weeks, our editorial staff will curate and publish weekly roundups of the most reliable, impartial, solutions-focused journalism around COVID-19. Last week, our focus was on solutions for treatment. These roundups are made possible and proudly supported by Hudson & Essex. MANSFIELD — Our weekly charge with this solutions-oriented column is to […]
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Stressed? Richland County mental health board launches free, confidential helpline
MANSFIELD — As the spread of COVID-19 continues to have a massive impact on our daily lives, mental health experts have voiced concern about rising levels of stress. With this in mind, the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board has introduced a new helpline for children and families. The Children and Family Assistance […]