EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by Richland Source in 2017. This is the law of time: for every hour we go on there is an hour that slips behind, so that for every bit of gain there is equal loss. In order to enter the future we must relinquish the past. As each […]
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Letters to Santa giveaway comes to Mansfield’s Imagination District
MANSFIELD — Soon Santa will be making his stop in Mansfield, and now kids will be able to send their letters directly to the North Pole through the help of Mansfield’s Imagination District partnership between the Renaissance Theatre and Little Buckeye Children’s Museum. From now until Dec. 20, families will be able to drop off […]
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Phoenix Brewing, Schmidt Security win chamber small business awards
MANSFIELD — Bill Schmidt knows it takes time and dedication to build a small business. The former police detective founded Schmidt Security Pro in 1976. Today, the company is a full-service provider of security and fire services employing a total of 70 people. “We have a great community and it’s always been a privilege to […]
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Buzzer-Beater: Late 3-pointer sends Mount Vernon past Mansfield Senior
UPDATE: This story was updated at 12:45 a.m. MOUNT VERNON — The Hive was buzzing again Friday night and there was just enough magic in the building to send Mount Vernon to an improbable victory. Owynn Gleason banked in an impossible 3-pointer from near the top of the key with .3 showing on the clock […]
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Strong winds to blow through north central Ohio this weekend
CLEVELAND — Hazardous weather is expected to hit north central Ohio late Friday night through Saturday evening, according to an advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The forecast calls for a strong cold front to sweep across the area on Saturday. Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts will be possible along and […]
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Gorman-Rupp shares profits with workers for 87th consecutive year
MANSFIELD – The Gorman-Rupp Company distributed profit sharing checks totaling more than $2.4 million to approximately 510 employees of its Mansfield and Gorman-Rupp Industries (Bellville, Ohio) Divisions. Jeffrey S. Gorman, President and CEO, stated that this was the 87 th consecutive year that Company employees have shared in the Company’s profits, a program started by […]
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The Event Center open & evolving on Mansfield’s north end
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published in the October edition of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative newsletter. MANSFIELD — Petey Caldwell is a builder by trade but one could call him a visionary as well. He has transformed a former North End factory into a stunning conference room and event center with big […]
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‘Freddie Flocking’ stirs excitement, pride in Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — For some folks, recognition comes with a listing in “Who’s Who.” But in Fredericktown there’s nothing like the thrill of being Freddie Flocked. Drive around the village or nearby countryside and you’ll spot them: nearly 20 brightly colored Freddie Birds clustered on a lawn. The Freddie Flock does not head south for the […]
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Kuhn leads Madison past Ashland
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Faith Kuhn’s career night couldn’t have come at a better time. A 6-foot-1 senior post, Kuhn scored a career-high 24 points as Madison rallied for a 38-34 win over Ashland in Ohio Cardinal Conference action Thursday at Madison Middle School. The Rams (3-2 overall, 2-0 in the Ohio Cardinal Conference) trailed 25-18 […]
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Trex welcomes Charter Next Generation as corporate sponsor of school recycling challenge
WINCHESTER, Va. — Learning to recycle just got more rewarding for K-12 students nationwide, who now have the chance to win a cash prize for their school by participating in the Trex® Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, on Thursday announced the program’s first-ever financial rewards […]