Rising inflation leads to potential change in Mansfield Board of Control authority
MANSFIELD — Continuing rising inflation has led to the Mansfield Charter Review Commission’s only recommended change. City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to discuss a proposed change to the city’s…
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BUCYRUS — An Ohio man refused treatment after surviving a plane crashed Saturday afternoon near Bucyrus, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Nathaniel Thomas, 51,…
Gallery: Clear Fork Swim Club in Lexington cuts ribbon on 65th year
(Photos from the 65th anniversary ribbon cutting and free community open house at the Clear Fork Swim Club in Lexington on Saturday afternoon. The pool, which opened in 1959, offered…
The 70th Anniversary of the Sternbaum Trial
The murder of Leah Sternbaum took place on Dec. 4, 1952, and her husband Max was found not guilty on March 4, 1954 in what was known at the time as Ohio’s Trial of the Century. Dive into this four-part series below.
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Two new members sworn in to Shiloh Village Council
Mayor Paul Currier swore in Kalynn Means and Christopher Rand on Tuesday — ending the village’s search to fill its vacated seats.
Gallery: New Mansfield firefighters get intensive, hands-on training
(Photos and videos from the final day of training for new members of the Mansfield Fire Department. Sworn in Monday, the new firefighters spent the week learning department policies and procedures. On Friday, it was hands-on training in a variety of areas, utilizing the former Fraternal Order of Eagles building…
Loudonville tabs Danville legend Honabarger as new football coach
LOUDONVILLE — Ed Honabarger is returning to the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference, but he won’t be wearing the Blue and White of the Danville Blue Devils. A Danville coaching icon, Honabarger was introduced as Loudonville’s new football coach and assistant principal Friday afternoon. He succeeds John Battaglia, who recently stepped…
Loudonville-Perrysville Schools move forward with next steps in new building project
Loudonville-Perrysville Schools advance a new building project, aiming for a bond issue in November.
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COLUMBUS — Keep in mind that Americans scream the loudest, according to the London-based Nova Twins. That claim came into focus after the summer live music and festival scene officially began May 16 with Sonic Temple in Columbus. “The screams here are a different kind of pitch – it’s the…
Historic Vasbinder Fountain to be restored as part of Main Street improvement plan
MANSFIELD — The 143-year-old Vasbinder Fountain is again flowing in Central Park. And the city has big plans for the cast-iron structure originally donated to the city on July 4, 1881, by David and Jane Vasbinder. Public Works Director Louie Andres said this fall or winter the fountain will be…
MRCPL partners with PCs for People to offer technology & internet solutions
MANSFIELD — A new partnership between the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) and PCs for People will make technology more affordable for those in need. The partnership will also provide low-cost, high-speed internet solutions. As part of the launch of their new partnership, MRCPL will be hosting a pop-up shop…
Cypress Hill Winery to host May 23 Habitat for Humanity fundraiser
MANSFIELD — A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity will take place at Cypress Hill Winery on May 23. The event will include live music, a selection of wine, and a raffles. The event is being hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Richland and Crawford Counties. Tickets are on sale now…
Galion Community Band sets rehearsals, concert dates
GALION — The Galion Community Band announces rehearsal and concert dates for the summer of 2024. Rehearsals will be on June 9, June 23, June 30, July 14, July 21 and July 28. All of these Sunday rehearsals will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held at the band…
Winners announced in MOESC’s final academic challenge of the year
MANSFIELD – Sixth, seventh and eighth graders competed in their final Academic Challenge of the 2023-2024 school year on May 14 and 15 at MOESC in Mansfield. Organizers wish to congratulate all competitors but especially winners for each tournament. “We had another fantastic year; this one marked with very close…
Ontario students engage in local government at Council meeting
About 90 middle and high school students in Ontario Local Schools got a crash course in local government Wednesday morning.
Tiger Bradley dives into Dutton family’s past in his newest play “88”
MANSFIELD — Sometimes we have to reckon with our past before we can step forward into the future. That’s the message Mansfield playwright Henry “Tiger” Bradley hopes to convey with his newest installment of The Hurt and the Healed series. Since 2015, Bradley has been writing and directing plays that…
Memorial Day Weekend activities announced in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — There are a number of activities that have been planned over the Memorial Day weekend in Mansfield. May 25 The Placement of flags on our Veterans graves will take place at the Mansfield Cemetery starting 9 a.m. on Saturday May 25. Removal will be Saturday, Jun 1, 10…
Mind Body Align debuts Labyrinth Adventures school curriculum
MANSFIELD — Mind Body Align, LLC announced the launch of Labyrinth Adventures, a science-based elementary school curriculum builds executive function and improves academic outcomes for students. Mind Body Align harnessed proven, experience-based tools and infused them into a playful garden world, creating educational content that students and teachers enjoy while…
Lexington tops Clear Fork for district softball title
WILLARD — Lady Lex is headed back to the Sweet 16. Makaree Chapman twirled a complete-game five-hitter and helped herself with a pair of hits as top-seeded Lexington dispatched No. 2 Clear Fork 7-1 in Thursday’s Division II Willard district championship game. Lady Lex (26-2) will play Akron Springfield in…
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