MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board of education is expected to discuss Tuesday creation of a new “COVID-19 preparedness and response coordinator” position. The discussion and first-reading of the job description will come when the board meets in “virtual” session, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The session will be live-streamed on the district’s Facebook page. […]
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AU Board of Trustees reaffirms support for Campo despite faculty’s no-confidence vote
ASHLAND — The Ashland University Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its support of AU President Carlos Campo, a couple of days after the University faculty senate issued a no-confidence vote and called on the Board to seek new executive leadership, according to a Monday press release from Public Relations Coordinator Tamara Mosser. At a Friday meeting, […]
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If you see an ark float by, you’d best jump aboard
MANSFIELD — If you see an ark float by, jump aboard. Monday, May 18, is that kind of day. Even those self-quarantining due to COVID-19 realize it’s been raining all day in north central Ohio. And that’s just going to continue. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued lots of watches and warnings today, […]
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Planning a yard/garage sale soon? Here’s Ohio’s list of COVID-19 guidelines
MANSFIELD — This is the time of year when yard and garage sales dot our communities throughout the region. But the COVID-19 pandemic has altered everything this year, and that includes these popular events. In response, the Ohio Department of Health has issued a checklist of guidelines to help those planning a yard or garage sale […]
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City Council expected to vote Tuesday on sale of former Mansfield Foundry property
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to turn the final page Tuesday night on the old Mansfield Foundry at 500 N. Main St. Council is expected to act on the sale of 18.29 acres from the site for $130,000 to Chris Dirt Excavating, LLC, with operations in Mansfield and Holland, Mich. The city has […]
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Ontario Schools predicts drop in state, local revenues
ONTARIO — Ontario Local Schools won’t be making major spending cuts over the next few years, but the district might have to dip into its savings due to shortfalls in state foundation funding. Treasurer Randy Harvey reviewed his estimates of the district’s financial future during a May 12 school board meeting. Harvey noted that his five-year […]
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Faculty senate overwhelmingly passes “no confidence” vote on AU president
ASHLAND — The Ashland University Faculty Senate is urging the university’s Board of Trustees to “seek new executive leadership,” according to a Friday email from Senate President Diane Bonfiglio to faculty that was obtained by Ashland Source. In a private, virtual meeting Friday, May 15, the faculty senate overwhelmingly approved a resolution of “no confidence” […]
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Cleveland Financial announces winners of downtown lights photography contest
MANSFIELD — Christmas came very early this year for the three winners of the downtown lights photography contest sponsored by Cleveland Financial. After deliberations by the Downtown Mansfield Holiday Lights committee, Cleveland Financial has officially announced the winners of the downtown lights photography contest held in December. First prize of $500 went to Faith Owens, second […]
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Mansfield City Council member applies for school treasurer’s position
MANSFIELD — City Council member Jason Lawrence is among seven applicants seeking to be the next Mansfield City Schools treasurer. Lawrence, who has represented Mansfield’s 5th Ward since 2014, is the only city resident to apply for the position, which became vacant in February when the school board voted 4-1 not to renew the contract […]
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Mansfield couple launches mobile coffee shop
MANSFIELD — The idea for Dave Strausbaugh and Britni Harp’s newest venture came together slowly, with multiple aspects of their lives playing a part. The married couple’s mobile coffee shop, Frenchie Roast, reflects their shared entrepreneurial spirit, passion for travel and even their love for their two bulldogs. “The name is a play on words,” […]