“This is a great thing for Butler,” said Mayor Kevin Carr. Carr was commenting on the transformation of the former Hitchman’s Market currently underway. The location is on Liberty Street in Butler and will be the newest location for a Dollar General store. “This whole thing has been very positive for us. Local contractors are […]
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Local Korean War vet holds deep appreciation for service
“It isn’t all fighting when you are in the military,” said Korean War Vet David Dalton of Mansfield. Dalton, originally from Hayesville, enlisted in the Navy Reserves January 1952 at the age of 19. Inspired by the unexpected death of friend Ken Metsger who was killed after a brief time engaged on the front lines, […]
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Korean War veterans to be honored Saturday
There are 1,164 living Korean War Veterans in Richland County today; and on Saturday, those veterans will be honored during a parade and ceremony in Mansfield. The parade marks the 60th anniversary of the conflict’s end and will be led by the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 51 Color Guard. “It’s the forgotten war. I […]
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Master gardener gives back at Kingwood
As summer gardens grow, Master Gardener Mona Kneuss stated, “Removing dead headings is important right now, and dead debris should be removed so the soil can breathe.” Sometimes when a plant goes to seed, like Marigolds, the ‘deadhead’ of the plant will fall, and it can affect the life cycle of the plant. If those […]
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Silver King continues to bring it home to Plymouth
Once the dust settled over a lawsuit filed by Chrysler, the Plymouth tractor was renamed to fit its distinct silver-painted body. Silver King tractors serve to remind Plymouth locals how the innovations of engineers helped create and sustain a new industry in the 1930’s, a time when the economy needed something to pull through. The […]
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Trends in agriculture, innovative and re-imagined
“I see there being a renaissance with the younger generation: Continuing to build on innovations and to re-imagine old school practices,” stated Tim Hicks, Organization Director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF). Trends in food choices and new technologies in agriculture, change the relationship between farmer and consumer. The farm bureau continues to redefine […]
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Plymouth-Shiloh golfers look forward to season
“If we shoot under 60 three times in a row,” said senior golfer Kyle Branham, “The coach will get us a golf bag.” Branham, the most experienced golfer on the team, was on his way to par. On the back nine of Woody Ridge Golf Course, nine players from Plymouth-Shiloh high school were getting practice. Plymouth […]
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Callender named new principal at Mansfield Senior High School
Duane Bradley Callender has been appointed as principal for Mansfield Senior High School. He was recommended by Brian Gaverick, the previous principal and now superintendent, and voted on in the Mansfield Board of Education meeting on July 22. Callender, 47, currently lives in Wooster with his wife and five sons. His contract will start his position […]
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Family tries to make sense of shooting, suspect at large
Sarah Crawford, the wife of Paul Crawford, who was shot on Benton Street in Mansfield the evening of July 18, gives her account of the incident. According to Crawford, she, her husband and their daughter returned from the grocery store, carrying bags back to their house. Their 9-year-old daughter was crossing the street with grocery […]
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Quack attack is back at GMAC
The Walnut Hills Ducks swept the board, earning the championship title for both the male and female teams at the Greater Mansfield Aquatic Conference (GMAC) held this week. The final scores of the combined male and female teams are as follows: Walnut Hills: 2254, Woodland: 1985, Clear Fork: 1871.5, Ashland: 1523, and the Woods: 788.5. […]