The RCDG Ag/Local Foods Sector, a combined effort of Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) and the Richland County extension of Ohio Farm Bureau, hosted the “Best Practices for Ohio Farmers’ Markets” workshop Wednesday evening at the Longview Center in Mansfield. Christie Welch, Farmers’ Market Specialist with the Ohio State University South Centers was the featured speaker. Welch, a […]
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Carpenters union gives back
The work of a carpenter most commonly involves construction of buildings, woodworking, and generally working with one’s hands. But in Mansfield, a group of carpenters are using their hands for work far beyond their day jobs. These carpenters belong to the Carpenter Local Union No. 735, located on Poplar Street in Mansfield. Comprised of approximately […]
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Lexington graduate slated to bicycle 4,000 miles for cancer
The idea of traveling from coast to coast across the nation often lands on peoples’ bucket list. For many of those who are able to achieve this feat, it is done with the help of planes, trains, or automobiles. For others, it is accomplished with the help of a bicycle along with lots and lots […]
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Seven staff members now on paid administrative leave at Mansfield
Following Wednesday’s announcement by Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick that the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center’s principal and four teachers had been placed on paid administrative leave, Garverick confirmed Friday that a total of seven staff members are now on leave. According to the superintendent staff members were placed on leave over a period from […]
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American Red Cross recognizes Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Week
Early this week, Richland County’s commissioners approved the observance of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Week. It is currently underway as of March 2 and continues through March 8. Being prepared this season will be important. In an article posted earlier this week, Rick Evans from the Richland County Emergency Management Agency said, “Preparedness is the goal […]
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Mansfield Integrated Learning Center still considered an asset to the school district
The recent administrative leave of the principal and four teachers from the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center has prompted questions about the Learning Center’s role in the Mansfield City Schools district. Despite an investigation into these staff members regarding an alleged failure to follow Mansfield City Schools policy, the Learning Center is still considered a valuable […]
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Community Consumer Resource Fair coming to Richland Mall
In conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week, Catholic Charities is hosting the fifth annual Community Consumer Resource Fair on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Richland Mall. Exhibitors will provide information on identity theft, housing, scams and fraud, credit scores and credit protection. There will also be a virtual store […]
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Super Mario leads Tygers past Ashland
GALION — He doesn’t own blue overalls or wear a red conductor’s cap with the letter ‘M’ stitched on the front, but Mario Davison has played like Super Mario lately. Mansfield Senior’s three-year starting point guard, Davison scored a career high 20 points as the Tygers advanced with a 56-47 win over Ohio Cardinal Conference […]
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Mansfield City Schools places principal and four teachers on leave
In an official statement on Wednesday, Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick informed the media that a Mansfield Integrated Learning Center Principal Robert Singleton and four teachers have been placed on paid administrative leave. “The principal of the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center at Hedges, and four teachers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending […]
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ODOT plans improvements to State Route 97 near Bellville
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a public meeting recently in Bellville to inform the public of proposed improvements to 0.7 miles of State Route 97 in the Bellville area. The improvements will concern the area from just south of Alexander Road to just north of Kocheiser Road. The meeting was held open house […]