DAYTON — A trial date has been set for a Dayton man accused of killing a Mansfield couple last November. The trial of Larry Dwayne Rodgers, 31, of Dayton, is scheduled to begin Oct. 26 at 8:30 a.m., according to Greg R. Flannagan, information officer in the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office. Rodgers is accused of murder […]
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Ohio Public Defenders call for systemic change in criminal justice system to address racism
COLUMBUS — About 50 lawyers, administrators and investigators from the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) circled Franklin Park on Monday afternoon, honoring the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by police, and protesting police violence and racial injustice in the courts. The demonstration in Columbus was one of several across the […]
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Severe thunderstorms possible June 10
CLEVELAND — A cold front will move across the region Wednesday afternoon into the late evening. Atmospheric conditions look favorable for severe thunderstorms along and ahead of the cold front with all modes of severe weather possible. At this time, the primary threat will be damaging wind gusts followed by large hail. Because of the […]
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New Normal: Tygers adapt to socially-distant workouts
MANSFIELD — Practice may have looked and felt a little different, but Mansfield Senior’s Aveon Grose wasn’t complaining. A rising junior and one of the top football recruits in the state, Grose joined his teammates at Arlin Field on a steamy Monday afternoon for the first summer workout of what promises to be a season […]
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Avita Health System offers COVID-19 antibody testing
ONTARIO – Avita Health System is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals, along with the Bellville and Ontario Walk-In Clinics. The COVID-19 antibody test checks a patient’s blood for proteins, called antibodies. Antibodies develop as the body’s response to infection to help the immune system fight disease and build future […]
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Mansfield mayor announces Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center will not re-open
MANSFIELD — It appears the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened the demise of the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center. Mayor Tim Theaker and and Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Abrams announced Monday the facility at 445 Bowman St. on the city’s north side will not re-open. The century-old building, scheduled to be closed permanently Sept. 1, has […]
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The Renaissance Theatre announces summer drive-in series
MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts Association will present a new series called “The Ren Backlot” throughout the summer. This series will be presented safely outside in the parking lot of the Renaissance Theatre and will include films and concerts. The screen for the series is donated by Lind Media, and the new Panasonic 8000 Lumen […]
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Gene Smith: ‘Hate has no place in civil society’
Racism has been declared a public health crisis; hate has no place in civil society. Over the past decade, Buckeye student-athletes have proactively engaged in issues that have resulted in a shift in our departmental culture; issues that were manifest at the same time in the larger society and reflected in the actions of the […]
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Loudonville was once home to a small convent
LOUDONVILLE — Did you know that Loudonville was once home to a small convent, located in the former Haskell Academy? In 1971, St. Peter’s Catholic Church welcomed Sister Frances Marie and Sister Elizabeth to town. The two Dominican nuns came to Loudonville from Adrian, Michigan, and were sent to assist with the Confraternity of Christian […]
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Mansfield gathering prays for unity & healing
MANSFIELD — Nearly 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon at Mansfield Central Park to worship God and pray for unity and racial reconciliation. Attendees spread out along the square, sitting on benches or underneath shade trees. Many lifted their hands and sang along with worship music. Various pastors and other guests took the microphone to lead […]