MANSFIELD, Ohio – Figg’s Liquid Innovations has been in business for four years, and although founder Korinna Goettel said she’d hoped to be further along at this point, she said that things are going well. “It’s almost as though you have to pay your dues,” Goettel said. “It’s almost as if, until you get to […]
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‘The sky is the limit’ for Mansfield Christian’s Reynolds
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Her specialty is the 800 meter run, but Mansfield Christian’s Claire Reynolds can go long, too. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Reynolds pulled off an unusual triple when she won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 at the Forrest Pruner Invitational at Crestview High School on Friday. The sophomore accounted for […]
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3 new restaurants to open in vacant Ontario buildings
ONTARIO, Ohio — Three restaurants are coming to Ontario this summer, inhabiting vacant buildings that formerly housed eateries. People will soon have the chance to dine at Ninja Japanese Steakhouse, located in the former Chi-Chi’s restaurant on West Fourth Street; Old Carolina Barbecue Company, located in the former Popeyes Chicken restaurant on West Fourth Street; […]
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Standoff underway in Mansfield after Columbia Gas employee threatened with rifle
MANSFIELD, Ohio — (Updated with video and photos 7:53 p.m.) A Columbia Gas employee was met with a rifle Monday morning when he made contact with the resident of 36 Randall Road. According to Operations Manager of Mansfield City 911 Jerry Botdorf, the Columbia Gas employee called 911 at 8:26 a.m. Botdorf said the reason […]
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Richland County Dog Warden & Shelter’s capacity full
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center has reached its holding capacity. The shelter has too many dogs to be comfortable, said Kennel Supervisor Monique Hypes. On April 22, the shelter posted a message on their Facebook page. The post said, “Our shelter is maxed out on space for larger breed dogs […]
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Mohican Wildlife weekend concludes at Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill
LOUDONVILLE, Ohio–Mohican Wildife Weekend 2015 concluded Sunday when Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill ended its day. The Loudonville mill was the farthest site for the weekend’s event and consistent with the event’s theme, Face Your Wildest Fears, representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) were on hand to tell visitors about Ohio’s snakes. […]
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Working as a team in life and business: Brian and Michelle Gates
ONTARIO, Ohio — The concept of teamwork is something both Brian and Michelle Gates are quite familiar with–from their marriage of 27 years, to their careers as State Farm Insurance agents in Ontario–they know what it means to work together as a team. High school sweethearts, the Gates were married in October of 1987. They […]
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No longer functioning like a robot, striving to make a difference
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Looking back to a time in her life when she was controlled by her addiction to pills, Courtney Cole describes it as being dead for two years. “That’s the best way I can even explain it – it’s like you’re a robot. You don’t function,” she said. Now many years beyond her […]
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Minutemen shine at Lexington Invitational
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Ron Schaub didn’t have enough trophies to hand out at the conclusion of Saturday’s 14-team Lexington Invitational at the Lakewood Racquet Club. Lexington’s veteran coach was left in a quandary after Massillon Jackson and Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier tied for the team title with 28 points. The teams briefly considered a playoff, […]
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Living with diabetes: Cyclist Joe Eldridge encourages others at pre-race program
ONTARIO, Ohio — At 10 years old, Joe Eldridge, a professional cyclist with Team Novo Nordisk, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Over the years, he has learned how to best manage his condition–and serve as an inspiration to others. Saturday, Eldridge spoke to a crowd of people at Ontario High School as part of […]