You don’t have to be a superhero to have a nemesis. Everyone has one. Maybe it was that kid in second grade that put paint in your hair, or maybe it’s that guy at the office that likes to dip his grubby fingers into everyone’s lunch, but you do have one. The question is what […]
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Mechanics Bank helping reduce blight in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — One of Mansfield’s blighted properties will soon be spruced up thanks to Mechanics Bank. Mark Masters, vice president of Mechanics Bank, addressed Mansfield City Council Tuesday night. “About two years ago, we purchased Jimmy’s property [at 20 S. Main St.]. It’s now vacant. It’s in significant disrepair and we would like to […]
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Mansfield native launches Kickstarter campaign to produce dog-themed board game
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For Mansfield native Beau Roberts, “man’s best friend” was more than just a cliché when describing his dog Natasha. For 15 years she was his world, but upon her passing Roberts wanted a way to preserve Natasha’s legacy. The solution came with his latest creation: “A Dog’s World,” a strategy board game […]
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Commissioners approve EMA grants
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Commissioners approved almost $250,000 in grants for the Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at their regular meeting on Tuesday, allowing the EMA to fund general operations, volunteer coalitions and special projects. EMA Director Mike Bailey outlined four different grants that the EMA applied for and received. Commissioners signed […]
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Mental Health tax levy heads to November ballot
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Commissioners passed the second resolution for the Richland Mental Health and Recovery Services’ 10-year, 1-mill renewal tax levy during their meeting on Tuesday, effectively putting the levy on the November ballot. The commissioners invited Joe Trolian, Executive Director of Richland Mental Health and Recovery Services, to explain what the […]
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Heavy Metal: Richland County home to three of state’s best throwers
ONTARIO, Ohio — Nobody would blame Hebron Lakewood shot putter Mat French if he petitioned the Ohio High School Athletic Association for a change in regional assignment. The junior ran into a Richland County blockade at last week’s Division II Lexington regional meet. French’s best throw of 56 feet, 7.5 inches would have been good […]
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Simon Majumdar dishes out Indian cuisine and stories with Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – “Every town I go to I have these ‘who knew’ moments: Like who knew I would be serving chicken tikka masala in Mansfield, Ohio to a hundred people?” Simon Majumdar said. Majumdar, a food critic, journalist, and Food Network personality, served the dish Monday evening at Ed Pickens’ Café on Main. Majumdar […]
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Bellville First Thursdays to feature shopping and music
BELLVILLE, Ohio – The Bellville Revitalization Group and The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring shopping and music to downtown Bellville with First Thursdays. On June 4, July 2 and Aug. 6, many downtown businesses will stay open from 5 to 7 p.m. Some of the businesses will offer special prices, […]
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Mohican MTB 100 draws hundreds, locals
BELLVILLE, Ohio — David Jolin was just one of nearly 700 men and women who jumped on his mountain bike this weekend for the 100-mile race through the Mohican forest in Loudonville — the Mohican MTB (Mountain Bike) 100. Racers from all over the nation and world came to find sanction on a saddle. “It’s […]
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Lex senior realizes dream
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Mason Dragos had plenty of time to think and the Lexington senior didn’t always like what was running through his head. Lying in bed recovering from an accidental gunshot wound, the Lexington senior thought his dream of winning a state championship had slipped away. “I wasn’t sure if it was going to […]