MANSFIELD, Ohio — Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. On Saturday night, the St. Peter’s boys basketball team was both. The Spartans led Madison throughout a tight game and caught a huge break at the end to pocket a thrilling 49-47 victory before a strong crowd at the Franciscan Activity Center. In the […]
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2 people shot, 2 shootings in Mansfield on Saturday night
MANSFIELD, Ohio (Updated at 11:45 p.m.) — Two people were shot in Mansfield on Saturday night and suffered what authorities described as “very serious but non life-threatening injuries.” That was the first of two separate shooting incidents on Saturday night. Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson said three people were walking in the area of Bowman […]
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Community members encouraged to “Spread the Light”
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Blue light beamed from Graham Automall Saturday evening during the Richland County Spread the Light kickoff. Created by local activist group We ACT, Spread the Light is meant to promote pride in local law enforcement, firefighters and first responders, partnership across all communities and peace in local neighborhoods. The color blue symbolizes […]
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Richland Carrousel draws crowd with grand reopening event
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Carrousel Park‘s familiar, playful tune echoed throughout the streets of downtown once again during its grand reopening event Saturday. The carrousel was closed last week for maintenance. “We did inventory, we cleaned from top to bottom and the horses were painted, Co-director Sharon Bishop said. “It’s wonderful to start with a […]
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Local biz students absorb attorney’s legal advice
SHELBY, Ohio — Students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA! Richland) received a lecture that amounted to free legal advice for small businesses earlier this week at North Central State College. CSC Shelby campus were introduced to Jake Ward from Fraser Clemens Martin & Miller LLC., who informed the class about what legal issues to […]
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OhioHealth jumpstarts new year in fitness at Ontario
ONTARIO, Ohio – OhioHealth’s Ontario Health & Fitness Center aims to help jump-start fitness resolutions this new year with an open house lasting through Jan. 10. It’s the first time the fitness center has offered an open house lasting an entire week, according supervisor Emily Freeman. The Health & Fitness Center is located in the […]
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Super Mario: Young leads Tygers past Ashland
ASHLAND, Ohio — Mario Young and his Mansfield Senior teammates had revenge on their minds Friday at Arrow Arena. Young dropped 27 points and swiped 10 rebounds as the Tygers knocked off Ashland 68-64 in Ohio Cardinal Conference action. Senior High (6-3, 5-0) took over sole possession of first place in the conference standings and […]
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Hollars retire as owners of Stoodt’s Market in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio — For the first time in more than a quarter century, Stoodt’s Market is under new ownership. On Jan. 4, the local operation transferred from Bernie and Sharron Hollar to new owner Jason Potes. “We’ve owned Stoodt’s for 26 years and a lot has changed. There have been more changes in the market […]
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Mansfield UMADAOP opens Community Outreach Center
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The official opening of the Mansfield UMADAOP Community Outreach Center brought together members of the Mansfield community and beyond to celebrate another step in community service. The atmosphere was jubilant on Friday as the cut of the ribbon welcomed community members and dignitaries from both the city and state into a brand-new […]
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Galion students enjoy visit to Ohio’s capitol building
GALION, Ohio – Galion High School teacher Bill Stepro and his students made a recent journey to Columbus for an experiential learning opportunity. Stepro’s Government and World History classes had the opportunity to tour the Ohio state capitol building, as well as a rare opportunity for personal interaction with their state legislators. The purpose of […]