MANSFIELD, Ohio — With the French president declaring a state of war for France, new French airstrikes hitting ISIS targets in Syria, and sympathy and concern expressed around the world, a Mansfield couple took it all in—from a flat in Paris. Pete and Jan Haver were already in Paris when terrorists staged coordinated attacks at […]
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Mansfield bike loop sees tangible development
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield City Bike Loop is now more than just an idea. Volunteer contractors from the Ohio Contractor’s Association put paint to pavement on Monday and continued through the week. The two contractors used a stencil to paint sharrows on Rowland Avenue and Sixth Street beginning on Monday. Glen Thomas, a Kokosing […]
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Eight Richland Co. players make All-Ohio soccer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight Richland County soccer players earned All-Ohio recognition this week, according to the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association. Lexington senior Connor Baughman and Mansfield Christian senior Brandon Mounts were first-team picks on the boys Division II and III teams, respectively. Both were midfielders for their respective squads. St. Peter’s senior McKenna Crutchfield […]
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Next Gen. Films Inc accepts $100,000 donation from Columbia Gas of Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Next Generation Films Inc. accepted a $100,000 donation from Columbia Gas of Ohio’s Jobs Growth Fund Tuesday morning. The donation follows the Lexington-based company’s recently approved annexation of 28 acres from Washington Township to the Village of Lexington. The company plans to construct a 150,000 square-foot building in the coming months. The expansion […]
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Avita Ontario announces 2nd phase of hospital development
ONTARIO, Ohio – The next phase of Avita Health System’s Ontario hospital was officially announced Tuesday, propelled by a historic $91.4 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The second phase of expansion at Avita Ontario will increase patient care with a 22-bed emergency department, a seven-bed intensive care unit, a 19-bed inpatient wing […]
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Top-seeded McComb awaits Lucas
LUCAS, Ohio — The McComb scouts in the stands at last week’s Division VII, Region 24 semifinal must have thought they took a wrong turn on their way to Bellevue’s National Bank Field. The team wearing the metallic orange helmets couldn’t possibly be from Lucas. The Cubs they heard about ran the ball 90 percent […]
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Cubs stir passion in veteran Lucas fans
LUCAS, Ohio – The Lucas football team is taking its entire community on an emotional ride, even those who are unable to see them perform. The Cubs have reached the Elite Eight of Ohio’s Division VII football playoffs, sending their village into a tizzy. On Tuesday morning, a group of senior football players were invited […]
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Boat fire in Mansfield “suspicious”
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A boat fully engulfed in flames in Mansfield on Tuesday morning was extinguished quickly by the Mansfield Fire Department. According to Chief Steve Strickling, the boat was filled with trash that could have contributed to the flames igniting. He described circumstances surround the fire as “suspicious.” “The cause is still under investigation,” […]
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KeyBank donates $5,000 to local Young Entrepreneurs Academy
MANSFIELD, Ohio — KeyBank became the main sponsors for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Monday when they donated $5,000 to the new program. The 30-week program aims to equip students in Richland County to launch a successful business. Richland Foundation started YEA! for the 2015-16 school year and have attracted six students from the area, said Chamber […]
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Christmas Tree arrives in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Thanks to the generosity of one Mansfield local, the city again has a live Christmas tree for the holidays. Linda Teagardner donated the large evergreen tree from her 420 Agate Ave. property, giving downtown its holiday centerpiece. She said the city approached her about donating the tree. “I just thought it was […]