ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario has a new fitness center, “Ontario Fitness Club,” which is located at 2903 Park Avenue West. Ontario Fitness Club (OFC) is a merging of Fit 1 and Mansfield Super Fitness for women, formerly located in separate facilities in the Appleseed Center. “I combined them under one roof because it’s much more […]
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Unity, faith encouraged on National Day of Prayer
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Attendees of Thursday’s National Day of Prayer ceremony in downtown Mansfield were encouraged to stay committed to their faith by keynote speaker Eeki Elner, who serves as the founder of the Israel Leadership Institute. America, he said, was founded by individuals who had a commitment to their faith; however, today, “There is […]
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Air National Guard, NECIC and others contribute to community gardens
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The sweet aroma of mint leaves could be smelled as members of the 200th REDHORSE Squadron raked, tilled and got the land ready for the community garden located behind Hedges school. It was apparent the land had been gardened before. The locally based squadron and the 179th Airlift Wing, both of the […]
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Former ‘Shawshank’ prisoner found 56 years after escape
MELBOURNE, Fla. – It wasn’t Zihuatanejo, and Rita Hayworth didn’t assist his escape, but the capture of longtime fugitive Frank Freshwaters in Melbourne, Florida on Monday still played like a scene right out of a movie. The 79-year-old Freshwaters, referred to as “one of Ohio’s most wanted and long sought after fugitives,” was apprehended under […]
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Lexington tops Madison to claim share of OCC baseball lead
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Lexington walked its way to the verge of an Ohio Cardinal Conference baseball title on Wednesday. The Minutemen (13-8, 9-2) claimed a 7-3 win at defending champion Madison (13-11, 9-2), earning a share of the conference lead with the two teams squaring off again today at Lexington. Madison starter Josh Smith issued […]
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Tough Mudder Ohio: Fun for spectators and challengers
LEXINGTON, Ohio — The spotlight may shine on the obstacle course and the thousands of participants who plan to tackle it, but Tough Mudder organizers have gone out of their way to provide something for everyone this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. From the new fan-friendly venue — Tough Mudder Ohio was held on the […]
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Colts and Lady Colts claim first at Freddie Invitational
FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio–Clear Fork crossed the finish line first at the Fredericktown Invitational. Nine teams participated last Friday; and with district tournaments starting May 19, the event helped keep teams limber. But the Freddies knew their track and finished in second place with Highland and Loudonville nearly tied for third. Clear Fork won in both the […]
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Chickens, eggs, and more
Here at the farmstead, we’ve had chickens for many years – at least since we realized you could buy them outside of a bucket of original recipe. Chickens, like children, start out adorable. They become gangly teenagers. And then they fill out into a mature version, with attitudes and personalities all their own. Some are […]
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Mansfield council discusses anti-tethering, entertainment district
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Concerns regarding the proposed anti-tethering ordinance, as well as downtown’s proposed entertainment district, were addressed during the regular meeting of Mansfield City Council Tuesday night. Humane Society of Richland County Director Missy Houghton addressed concerns that have been voiced regarding the anti-tethering ordinance. Questions such as: who would respond to violations of […]
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Online learning program at Mansfield Senior to raise graduation rate
MANSFIELD, Ohio — According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Ohio graduated 81 percent of its high-school students in 2013. In the same year, Mansfield Senior High graduated 75 percent of their fourth-year students. Dr. Ed Stevens aims at increasing both rates with the school’s revamped online learning program, PLATO. Mansfield Senior High has […]