LUCAS — They duked it out in early January and they’ve been on a collision course ever since. Top-seeded Lucas and No. 2 South Central square off for the Division IV Willard district title at 7 p.m. Friday at Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. The Cubs (24-1) beat the Trojans (21-3) 70-54 at the Cub Cave […]
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Bellville man wants ultimate ‘revenge body’ after divorce
MANSFIELD – After going through a divorce, Strive to Thrive contestant Jonathan Lutzmann wants to get in shape to find new stability in his life. “I can definitely tell that I’m feeling better and more energetic throughout the day,” Lutzmann said. Lutzmann, a CNC machinist at Ariel Foundation in Mount Vernon, separated from his ex-wife […]
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‘Rock of Ages’ brings the 80s back to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — We will, we will, rock you at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. And by “we,” I am, of course referring to the 20-person cast of “Rock of Ages,” Broadway’s biggest celebration of the music of the ’80s. The show stages March 7, 8, 14 and 15. Directed by Michael Thomas with music direction by […]
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Early education crucial in reducing the cycle of domestic violence
MANSFIELD — In the aftermath of an act of domestic violence, often those left behind want an answer — an explanation for an unthinkable tragedy. The case of 22-year-old Gaberien Clevenger’s death in early February was no exception. Richland County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Sharon May denied a protection order to Clevenger less than a week […]
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Ask Coco: Dining in Peace and Getting Healthy on a Budget
Dear Coco, We go to a decent restaurant and are seated next to an ill-mannered child who likes to scream and throw temper tantrums. How can we get a better table without making a scene? – Just Want Peace Dear Just Want Peace, We’ve all been there. These days, however, I’m more likely to be […]
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Changes in Diamond St. 2-way conversion plan unveiled to Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — Public input has resulted in several changes in the plan to convert Diamond Street to two-way traffic through the downtown. City engineer Bob Bianchi went over the changes Tuesday during a Mansfield City Council streets committee meeting. Bianchi said the new ideas all came from a Feb. 11 public meeting about the conversion. “It […]
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Cubs survive scare, Niswander reaches milestone
WILLARD — He became the program’s career scoring king, but Logan Niswander didn’t want to talk about individual accomplishments Tuesday evening. The Lucas senior was only interested in the team. Niswander scored a game-high 25 points and the top-seeded Cubs survived a scare with a 72-61 overtime win over No. 4 Sandusky St. Mary in […]
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Mansfield City Council unanimously approves Walter Jordan Drive
MANSFIELD — Bishop Walter Earl Jordan and his son, Dr. Walter Jordan Jr., spent more than half a century serving the needs of the people in Mansfield. On Tuesday night, City Council ensured their names would live forever near the church both men pastored. At the request of 4th Ward Councilman Alomar Davenport, and after […]
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Dayton man indicted for murders of Mansfield couple
DAYTON — Larry Dwayne Rodgers, 31, of Dayton has been indicted for the shooting deaths of a Mansfield couple who went missing in November 2019, according to Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. Todd Burkhart, 28, and Kyla Hayton, 20, both of Mansfield, were reported missing on Nov. 18, 2019. They were last seen on Nov. 16, 2019 […]
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Mansfield/Richland County branding campaign development picks up speed
MANSFIELD — The Cubicans are coming to Richland County. Employees from Cubic Creative, the Tulsa, Okla.-based company hired to work on a branding campaign for Mansfield and Richland County, will be here in a couple of weeks to “immerse” themselves in the county. That was one of the messages Jodie Perry, president & CEO of Richland […]