BELLVILLE — Albert Beyer never imagined he’d get his high school diploma. The Vietnam veteran enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps before completing his senior year. While his classmates went to senior prom and graduation, Beyer was serving overseas. He eventually got his G.E.D., but never experienced the milestone moment of a commencement ceremony. More […]
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Gorman-Rupp declares quarterly cash dividend; shareholders meeting set for April 28
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable March 10, 2022, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 15, 2022. This will mark the 288th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The Gorman-Rupp Company. […]
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Always assume you’re on thin ice
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – As frigid winter temperatures settle in, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has a warning for all Ohioans: be aware of thin ice. The potential hazards of walking on frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers can be extremely dangerous. […]
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Mohican-Memorial State Forest could expand by 116 acres
ASHLAND — Hikers, bikers and hunters could soon have more land in the Mohican-Memorial State Forest to enjoy. Ashland County commissioners signed a letter of approval Thursday for a project that could lead to the expansion of 116 acres for the Mohican-Memorial State Forest. Kevin Joyce, project manager for the Trust for Public Land, said […]
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Taylor Gerhardt stepping down as Lexington football coach
LEXINGTON — Taylor Gerhardt never expected to be stepping down as Lexington’s football coach, just a year into his second tour of duty. But life sometimes has other plans. Citing the need to strike a more sustainable balance between family and work, Gerhardt has announced he would not return to the sidelines this fall. “I […]
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Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre to receive $100,000 in national arts assistance grant
MANSFIELD — Operating an entertainment venue, which features live, onstage performances, is a tough business. Doing it for two years during a pandemic is another thing entirely. That’s why leaders at the Renaissance Theatre on Thursday expressed gratitude after hearing the organization was receiving a $100,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment […]
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ARC warming center offers refuge from freezing temps in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The ARC Empowerment Center is running a warming center through Sunday, allowing unhoused people to seek shelter from the bitter cold. The center opens at 7:30 p.m. each night at 378 Park Ave. West. Guests must leave by 7:30 a.m due to other programs operating in the building. The entrance to the warming […]
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Changes to ARPA rules allow Richland County commissioners more spending flexibility
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday tripled the amount of COVID-19 “lost revenue” they had previously claimed, thanks to a change in American Rescue Plan Act regulations. The change, issued by the U.S. Treasury Dept. on Jan. 6, will allow far greater flexibility in how the federal money is spent, according to county administrator […]
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Critter Control opens new franchise to serve Richland & Ashland County
MANSFIELD – Critter Control, an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, has announced the grand opening of its new Mansfield. The franchise will be led by Laucke Hooper. This location will serve the Ashland, Holmes, Richland, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. “Ohio is filled with wildlife, and we want to do our part […]
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Dr. Sheng Liu hired as Chief Clinical Officer at Third Street Family Health Services
MANSFIELD — Third Street Family Health Services has hired Dr. Sheng Liu as Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at its 600 West Third Street location in Mansfield. Dr. Liu, who began work on Monday, Jan. 10, completed her family medicine residency at MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University. After graduation, she began her medical career with MetroHealth and […]