MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior’s Jornell Manns, Lexington’s Cade Stover and Ashland’s Scott Valentine were the top honorees when the Ohio Cardinal Conference released its all-league awards on Friday morning. Manns, who is committed to attend Minnesota, cracked the 1,000-yard barrier and was also a fine receiving threat out of the backfield. His play helped lead […]
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Veterans celebrated at Mansfield Area Y breakfast
MANSFIELD — The new basketball court at the Mansfield YMCA was noisy and happy Friday morning. “We annually do a veterans’ breakfast,” said Cristen Gilbert, CEO and president at the YMCA. “It’s open the community, not just YMCA members. It’s our way to open our doors to veterans and thank them for their service.” Gilbert […]
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LIGHTS OUT: National Electric Supply to close after 104 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – After more than a century in Mansfield, National Electric Supply plans to close. Co-owner Jim Snyder says the 104-year-old business will permanently close later this year because of the “economy” and “the way sales were going.” “Nothing lasts forever. There’s always a last time for everything,” said the longtime business owner. “It’s […]
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Ashland University hoping to avoid letdown against Saginaw Valley
ASHLAND — If ever there was a trap game, this is it. Ashland University, fresh off an emotional 34-31 walk-off win over Division II heavyweight Grand Valley State and ahead of Sunday’s playoff announcement, hosts Saginaw Valley State in the regular season finale Saturday at Jack Miller Stadium. With a win, the Eagles (9-1, 8-0) […]
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Shelby dental office celebrates renovations
SHELBY — A crowd of people gathered outside Discovery Dental Thursday afternoon, but they weren’t visiting the Shelby dental office to have their teeth examined or cleaned. The group of public officials, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce representatives and others gathered with Dr. Marissa Miller and her staff to celebrate recently completed renovations with a […]
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Mansfield, Lexington, Ashland students part of Youth Strings concert on Nov. 12
MANSFIELD — On Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m., the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings will present its annual Fall Concert on the stage of the Mansfield Senior High Auditorium under the direction of Matt Domka. The concert will feature a variety of classical and contemporary music as well as some holiday repertoire, highlighting composers such […]
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Mansfield dentists offer free services to veterans
MANSFIELD – Patients couldn’t walk into the Third Street Family Health Services’ dental office Thursday, Nov. 9 without seeing someone donning red, white and blue. The dental hygienists and other staff had dressed in their most patriotic gear in honor of the annual Veteran’s Celebration Day, where TSFHS offered free dental exams, X-rays and cleanings […]
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Clear Fork honors alum who was KIA in Vietnam
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork High School honored one of its own Thursday with a ceremony dedicated to the memory of 1967 graduate Steven Dean Smith, who was killed in action in Kontum Province, Vietnam on April 15, 1968. Students, faculty and staff filled the gymnasium, where Smith’s casket flag is on display. During the ceremony, […]
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NECIC & Richland Gives join to support North End Mansfield elders, youth
MANSFIELD – North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is one of many local nonprofits participating in this year’s Richland Gives campaign. The campaign is now live and donations may be made prior to Giving Tuesday, the nationwide day of donations held after Thanksgiving. “Richland Gives raises awareness about the work that we do and provides […]
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Renaissance Theatre takes a shot at “A Christmas Story”
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre’s upcoming performance of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” can be described using an f-word: funny. Diehard fans of the classic holiday movie were probably expecting a different f-word. Not to worry – all the classic lines are right there in the script. But added to the story of Ralphie and […]