Keith Swisher, a recently retired Shelby police officer, had dreams of playing collegiate soccer and working in law enforcement.
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80th anniversary of D-Day: A bloody success that was never guaranteed
It was the most famous war-time statement that thankfully, by the grace of God, was never issued. But Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II, was prepared if the invasion of Europe failed on June 6, 1944. Then just 55 years old, Eisenhower was ready to take the […]
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AU mourns death of former president G. William Benz
ASHLAND – G. William Benz, Ph.D., who served as president of Ashland University from 1993-2006, passed away in Albuquerque, N.M., on May 8. He was 88. Benz’s impressive career in academia was headlined by leading AU during a time of significant growth. Among the highlights of his 13-year administration were: The “Building on Strength” […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Is the next generation prepared for the future?
ASHLAND — Brennen Nalley always loved video games as a youngster. “I think I learned more from video games in terms of critical thinking, problem solving and learning how to read… than I did in school,” Nalley said. So, it made sense he chose to complete a degree in computer science at Ashland University. He […]
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Vivek Ramaswamy headlines annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner
ASHLAND — Young people are hungry for a cause to join, according to entrepreneur, author and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. In Ramaswamy’s estimation, that’s why it’s important to believe in and promote the ideals present at America’s founding. Those include merit and the pursuit of excellence, he told an audience at Ashland University […]
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Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings sets May 19 for spring concert
MANSFIELD — The talented area youth who make up the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings will perform their spring concert at the Renaissance Theatre under the direction of Alora Eyerly on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The MSYS will be performing We Will Rock You Arr. by Paul Lavender, Desert Sands by Soon Hee Newbold, The Great Gate of […]
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Alfred Hitchcock meets Monty Python: ‘The 39 Steps’ opens Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Alfred Hitchcock was the undisputed king of movie suspense and thrills. The Englishman directed 50 feature films in a career that spanned six decades, including “The Lady Vanishes,” “Rebecca,” “Lifeboat,” “Spellbound,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and, of course, “Psycho.” But the often dour-faced Hitchcock never took himself, or his work, too seriously. “A good […]
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Simply the Best: Loudonville’s Vermilya repeats as area Player of Year
LOUDONVILLE — Tyler Bates ran out of superlatives a long time ago. There are only so many ways to say legendary when describing Corri Vermilya. The Ashland University-bound Vermilya is North Central Ohio’s Girls Basketball Player of the Year for a second straight season after leading the Redbirds (26-3) to the Final Four for the […]
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AU’s senior art exhibit set for April 11 to May 4 at Coburn Gallery
ASHLAND — The Senior Art + Design Exhibition, which features the capstone experiences for graduating Ashland University art students, will run from Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, May 4, at the Coburn Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). Thursday’s opening features a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the […]
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Thanks, Dad: New Mansfield police chief salutes retired police officer father
MANSFIELD — Jason Bammann looked to the back of the room Friday morning after he was sworn in as the new chief of the Mansfield Police Department. His father, retired MPD Sgt. Mike Bammann, returned his gaze across a packed City Council chambers in the Municipal Building. “You always told me … you get in […]