MANSFIELD — Debra Weaver has had two startling experiences that have changed her life and enabled her to do a better job as the educational director at the Mansfield Art Center. Neither had anything to do with art. But, both connected her with the art center and ultimately helped her achieve the center’s goals. One […]
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Clear Fork teachers may not get pay raise due to state funding cuts
BELLVILLE — Teachers in the valley may not get a raise next year due to state funding cuts. When the Clear Fork Valley Local School board of education met virtually Thursday, district Treasurer Bradd Stevens said he had removed a salary step increase in 2021 from the five-year forecast projections. “Because we received such a […]
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COVID-19: DeWine discusses testing, assisted-living visitation and county fairs
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Thursday afternoon provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHARMACY TESTING: DeWine announced that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has clarified rules allowing pharmacists to order and administer tests for COVID-19. “As frontline health care providers, pharmacies […]
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Mansfield couple celebrates 70 years together
MANSFIELD — World War II veteran Harold Myers, 98, came from nothing. Growing up poor in Lexington and living through the Great Depression gave him little to be excited about. However, during the worst of times, he found the one who would make him happy for the rest of his life. ”I dated quite a […]
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‘Portals to Hell’ paranormal TV show airs episode on Ohio State Reformatory tonight
MANSFIELD — It’s fitting somehow the son of the “Prince of Darkness” would come and search for ghosts at the former Ohio State Reformatory. A national TV audience will see the results tonight at 10 p.m. when the Travel Channel airs the latest hour-long episode of “Portals to Hell.” The paranormal investigation show is co-hosted […]
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Mansfield restaurants & bars are open and ready for business under new rules
MANSFIELD — After two months, Ohio restaurants were finally allowed to resume operations last week. But reopening comes with its own set of challenges. Social distancing requirements reduce seating capacity. Ripples in the supply chain drive up the cost of everything from disposable dishes to cleaning supplies. Many customers simply don’t feel comfortable venturing out. Richland […]
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Mohican MTB 100 mountain bike race will have new look
LOUDONVILLE — It won’t look the same as before, but a stripped-down Mohican MTB 100 mountain bike race will wheel into southern Ashland County on Saturday. The new-look event, part of the National Ultra Endurance Race Series, will still be run, longtime race director Ryan O’Dell said. O’Dell submitted revised race plans to both the […]
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COVID-19: Ohio Senate approves bill preventing voting changes
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate took a step Wednesday that could stop any repeat of what happened to the March primary election as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. It would also ensure in-person voting remains an option in the state. According to Senate President Larry Obhof, the chamber approved amendments to an unrelated House […]
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Area students compete virtually in the 60th Mohican District Science Day
ASHLAND — Many area students were among the 117 students from 26 area schools plus homeschoolers who competed in the 60th annual Mohican District Science Day. Sponsored by the Mohican District Junior Division of the Ohio Academy of Science and hosted by Ashland University since 1960, the event was held online for the first time […]
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Bless and be blessed — A Facebook group started by Mansfield women goes viral
MANSFIELD — Alicia Zachman always taught her two daughters Victoria Osborne and Brianna O’Bryan the gift of giving, and since then her daughters have made her proud. Osborne and O’Bryan, along with their best friend Katelyn Rhoads created “Bless & Be Blessed,” a Facebook group dedicated to gifting others. “We all sat and talked about […]