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,” […]
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The Mohawk Council, formed in Perrysville in 1917, provided many community services
PERRYSVILLE — Around 1917, a local council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics (a secret fraternal organization) formed in Perrysville as The Mohawk Council. The Council (and national Junior OUAM) provided charitable activity and community service in Perrysville, but were also known as an Insurance Order — helping provide for the families of […]
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Loudonville’s 4th of July car show & fireworks postponed until Labor Day weekend
ASHLAND — Loudonville’s annual Fourth of July car show, fireworks and other festivities have been postponed until Labor Day weekend. According to Loudonville Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, Valerie Spreng, this July would have marked the 20th annual car show, which typically features more than 500 vehicles and has been listed as the number one “downtown event” by Cruisin’ Times Magazine. “We’re […]
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Husband visits wife in nursing home daily
EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked readers to nominate heroes from the community during the coronavirus crisis using our Open Source platform. MANSFIELD — Mansfield resident Ophinell Davis is living proof that nothing can stop true love — not even a pandemic. Every day, Davis visits his wife Mildred at Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield. The 88-year-old Mansfield resident has […]