SHELBY, Ohio — She was state runner-up as a sophomore and won the state championship as a junior. So what can Shelby’s Alexis Jones possibly do for an encore? It ought to be fun to find out. A junior, Jones completed her journey to the top of the state podium last month at The Ohio […]
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FBI releases suspect sketch in hostage-style robbery
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Police and the Cleveland FBI have released a sketch of the suspect and are asking for assistance in the Key Bank hostage-robbery from earlier this month in Ontario. Cleveland FBI, whom the Richland County Sheriff Department and the Ontario Police Department charged with handling the media on Nov. 11, issued a press release […]
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Outdoor education engages students with hands-on lessons
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Outdoor education offers a unique alternative for students, allowing them to learn beyond the walls of a traditional classroom through real-life experiences. And the good news is, they enjoy it. According to Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, Inc. staff, students are receptive to outdoor education and often provide positive feedback about […]
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Stop signs coming to Richland County railroad crossings
COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to the Ohio Rail Development Commission, Richland County will notice the addition of stop signs at 20 railroad crossings over the next several months. Railroad crossings to see added signs in Mansfield include the crossings at Crall Road, Piper Road, Springmill North Road, Cairns Road and Osbun Road. Additional signs will […]
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Magical moments, train make way in Shelby
SHELBY, Ohio – The annual Moments of Christmas Magic celebration made its way through the streets of Shelby on Sunday, marking the third installment of the beloved holiday event. An estimated 3,000 to 3,500 people took advantage of the festivities, having opportunities to meet classic holiday characters such as Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, Rudolph […]
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Five new businesses open in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A record five businesses of all different varieties held ribbon cuttings on Friday, Nov. 20, all hoping to revitalize the south side of Mansfield. Steve’s Old Style Barber Shop, Hands To Serve Massage, TaraTherapy Salon & Art Studio, HomeSpun Fashions and Lotus Moon Studio all officially cut their ribbons on Friday. Jodie […]
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Discovery School celebrates 40 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In 1975, Margaret Black had a vision: a school where teaching was individualized and learning was hands-on, where students came out from behind rows of desks and took control of their education. Motivated by her two young sons and frustrated with the current state of public education, Black partnered with Ohio State […]
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Eastern Elementary has fun with Disney Decimal Night
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Students were delighted to go to school Friday evening, yes, delighted. Not only were they happy to go, they went to school to do math. Eastern Elementary School hosted Disney Decimal Night for fifth and sixth grades—an evening of performing decimal math along with some Disney fun. “The fifth and sixth grades […]
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Richland County offers variety of holiday attractions
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Visions of holiday events dance all over the calendar in north central Ohio during the next several weeks. The following events are located in local communities. Mansfield’s holiday celebration begins with the 13th annual holiday parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is currently the featured show […]