MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — It wasn’t hit especially well, but it got the job done. Clear Fork’s Caitlynn Hilverding drove in what proved to be the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly that didn’t reach the cut of the outfield grass and the Colts completed a two-game sweep of Madison with a 7-5 win Wednesday […]
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Organ donation walk brings awareness to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Nearly 50 people trekked .8 miles from the Richland County Foundation to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Wednesday to help raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation awareness. The walk was in correlation with the 2016 Transplant Games in Cleveland Ohio beginning June 10 through 15. Participants of the Olympic-style games are living […]
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Blust Avenue Teaching Garden gains new shed, six raised beds
MANSFIELD — Three contiguous parcels of land along Blust Avenue were vacant lots, littered with trash and debris this time last year. Now, the area is home to 19 raised beds and a hoop house. And thanks to the Lowe’s Heroes program, North End Community Improvement Collaborative’s Blust Avenue Teaching Garden will soon include a […]
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Missing 15-year-old girl is found safe
MANSFIELD — Milanie Cline, a 15-year-old local girl reported missing on March 31, has been found and is reported to be safe. “We want to say thanks to the community for their assistance in this case,” said Patricia Harrelson, executive director for Richland County Children Services. Cline was reported missing while in the agency’s temporary […]
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Richland Co. Sheriff seeks help for probe into 2-year-old’s head injuries
MANSFIELD — A severely injured 2-year-old child has triggered an investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Sheldon announced Wednesday afternoon the Major Crimes Unit is conducting a probe into the circumstances surrounding injuries suffered by 2-year-old Marlie Milner. The toddler was taken to OhioHealth by a family member on Tuesday afternoon. “Doctors […]
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McCune Cycle World sells to Iron Pony Motorsports Group
MANSFIELD — Mick and Cindy McCune are selling their Mansfield business of 38 years, McCune Cycle World, Inc., to Iron Pony Motorsports Group of Westerville. McCune Cycle World, 327 Ashland Road, is a multi-line powersports dealership that sells brands including Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, KTM, Victory and Kawasaki in the northern Ohio market. “Our Pony Powersports Group has […]
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Bill Comerford to fill Galion council vacancy; council defeats staffing bill
GALION — Galion’s city council members appointed William Comerford to fill Sarah Capretta’s vacant seat Tuesday night during a special meeting. Comerford was a recent candidate for City Treasurer. He lost in the general election to Rodney Sparks by 301 votes and is currently working as a manager in Marion’s Rite-Aid. He said he will […]
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Dedicated fund of Shelby Foundation promotes, empowers women
SHELBY – Women in and around the Shelby city area are being given the tools to achieve their full potential thanks to a revitalized effort within the Shelby Foundation. Recently, efforts have been made to revive the Women’s Fund of the Shelby Foundation, a fund established in 2009 with the goal of empowering local women. […]
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Queen for a Day offers free prom dresses
MANSFIELD — Friends Misti Horn and Robyn Montgomery joined forces three years ago with a simple mission: to make all teenage girls feel like queens and princesses during homecoming and prom dances. “We want them to feel perfect, like a queen or princess,” Horn said. “Similar to how a bride feels on her wedding day.” […]