LUCAS — The Lucas Local School District is inviting the community to discuss the potential construction of a new school building at the end of this month. The meeting will take place Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lucas Community Center. “It’s basically a meeting for the community to see where we’re at going […]
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NECIC leader raises concerns about Ocie Hill building, Johns Park pavilion
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence said she has always preferred to work behind the scenes, trying to get things done without creating public issues. But recent problems at the former Ocie Hill Community Center and the Johns Park pavilion pushed the executive director of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative too far. Broken windows. Unsecured buildings. […]
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Mansfield Ministerial Alliance will host family fun day, backpack giveaway
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will host its first Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Park. The theme of the event is “Unity in the Community: Celebrating Learning Together Again.” Organizers said it’s an opportunity for the community to come together for fun, family friendly […]
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Kimmy’s Cucina of Lexington offers easy, precooked Italian meals
LEXINGTON — Figuring out what to cook for dinner every single day is exhausting. Kimberly and Roger Sterry want to make it easier. The couple’s business, Kimmy’s Cucina, offers a seasonal variety of premade Italian meals that are ready to pop in the oven. (Cucina is the Italian word for kitchen.) “We’re quick and easy for […]
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Crestview knocks off Loudonville in season opener
LOUDONVILLE — Connor Morse and his Crestview teammates made a statement Thursday night. A senior running back and defensive back, Morse rushed for 170 yards and two second-half touchdowns on 17 carries as the Cougars rolled to a 45-25 win over Loudonville on opening night in the Mohican Valley. Crestview won a share of the […]
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Grateful Gerhardt returns to sideline, leads Lexington to 45-0 win over Ontario
LEXINGTON — Taylor Gerhardt looked into the north end zone Thursday night just before kickoff, seconds before his first game in three years as Lexington’s football coach. “I will be honest with you. I looked down there and my dad is sitting in a golf cart with my daughter. I was just thankful to be […]
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Decision ’21: Richland County voters to see contested races on 6 school boards
MANSFIELD — Richland County voters in six school districts will see contested board of education races on the Nov. 2 ballot, including Shelby, Lexington, Madison, Crestview, Loudonville-Perrysville and Ashland City Schools. Here is an overview of those contested races: Lexington Local School District Voters have four candidates to fill three seats: — Danielle Bussell, 29 […]
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Local singer/songwriters take the stage Aug. 20 at Newsroom After Hours
MANSFIELD — The next installment of our Newsroom After Hours concert series is going to be lyrically lush, with singer/songwriter night this Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Idea Works, located at 40 W. 4th Street in Mansfield. Click here to RSVP via Facebook. Admission to the show is free and […]
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Ritter’s Run Apartments developer seeks additional $140,000 in federal funds
MANSFIELD — The Ritter’s Run Apartments, a project to provide affordable housing for 55-and-older residents, hopes to receive an additional $140,000 in federal money. Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening heard a request for the funds from the city’s pool of Home Investment Partnership dollars available through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency. The […]