MANSFIELD — Doug Wertz is facing a challenge unlike any he has seen in his 42 years in the entertainment business, thanks to COVID-19. “How do we sell a season … without a season?” asked Wertz, the artistic director at the Mansfield Playhouse. “We need to find those individuals and organizations and businesses who are […]
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Mansfield civilian police review board finds 2 citizen complaints unsustained
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Review and Community-Police Relations Commission voted unanimously Thursday evening to accept police department findings that two citizen complaints against officers were unsustained. The commission, meeting for the first time since January due to the COVID-19 pandemic, also heard complaints in nine other cases from police Capt. Doug Noblet. All of […]
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Weber’s Bar in Shelby looks to legalize outdoor seating in city alley
SHELBY — Patrons of Weber’s Bar in downtown Shelby may soon be able to enjoy a beverage outside. Owner Lance Gutchall is hoping to officially — and legally — offer an outdoor dining and alcohol service option in the alley adjacent to Weber’s Bar, located at 51 W. Main St. The alley is currently owned […]
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Mansfield Art Center presents the “Ohio Plein Air Society” exhibition
MANSFIELD — Nothing is more rewarding than painting outside. That’s the mantra of Larry Churski, a plein air artist for 38 years and the juror for this year’s Ohio Plein Air Society annual exhibition at the Mansfield Art Center. The Mansfield Art Center will open its doors on June 23 and the exhibition will open on […]
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McGowan Courage Award: Mansfield Senior High’s Kylie Ramsey
This is part five of an eight part series that profiles all students who are recipients of the 2020 McGowan Courage Award, presented by the Mansfield Rotary Club. One story will be released each day for the next eight days. Kylie Ramsey didn’t have a normal childhood. Rather than spending time outside playing with friends or […]
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Nurse battles cancer, serves others amid the COVID-19 pandemic
MANSFIELD — When COVID-19 hit, the Centers for Disease Control warned that some individuals were more at-risk for severe illness. As a patient in recovery from cancer and an autoimmune disorder, Aimee Jerger fit the bill. But that didn’t stop her from going to work. Jerger, a licensed practical nurse for Avita Health, was determined […]
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Tea house opens in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Paul Kemerling isn’t a fan of grand openings. So when the owner of Relax, It’s Just Coffee decided to open a tea room downtown, he did so with little fanfare. “I wanted to sort of quietly reopen the doors and let people organically find us,” Kemerling said. 3RD CUP TEA is located inside […]
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RCDG launches $194,000 small business loan fund
MANSFIELD -– The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG), an affiliate of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, announced Wednesday the creation of the RCDG Small Business Loan Fund with roughly $194,000. This project, in partnership with three local lenders, is a loan program with collateral enhancement aimed at helping to support Richland County small […]
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McGowan Courage Award: Shelby High School’s Maria Uyoa
This is part four of an eight part series that profiles all students who are recipients of the 2020 McGowan Courage Award, presented by the Mansfield Rotary Club. One story will be released each day for the next eight days. Chronic diseases, no matter the age, will always be a struggle and hard to manage given […]