Rock-n-ribs Facebook event page Every mid-July, North Central State College’s Rock-n-Ribs brings a three day festival of music, food, and fun to the campus. Performances by national music acts, and a rib cook-off with competitors from all over the country bring back fans and anticipation every year. Rock-n-Ribs takes place this year July 11- 13. This year […]
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New Panera to add 50 – 60 new employees
Construction for a new Panera Bread is still under way at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Trimble in the Appleseed Center. Excavating for the platform will begin soon, weather permitting. The completion date is expected for late August or the beginning of September. Clint Saiben, manager at the Panera Bread on Walker Lake Rd […]
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Whippet 5K draws runners
“We had 144 participants, which is a huge turnout for the event,” said Diana DeLauder, sister of organizer Bob DeLauder. Despite unpleasant weather conditions on Saturday morning, runners and walkers were enthusiastic throughout the race. Participants were eager to get the race started. “I have run this 5K three or four times and my best […]
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Aviation celebrated at Lahm Airport Day
When the skies cleared today at Lahm airport, planes took off from the runway and Lahm’s annual Airport Day in Mansfield was under way. The day’s event included an open house with a car show, model-making for the youth and many other activities for the family. It was an opportunity to visit the 179th Airlift […]
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Arts flourish at Malabar on Sunday
Will Moses, the great-grandson of Grandma Moses, and a number of local crafters brought art to Malabar Farm State Park on Saturday; and the event continues on Sunday. Art was just one of the attractions. Live music, a Chautauqua portrayal of Mansfield inventor Daniel McFarland Cook, food, and a barn dance completed the attraction. Moses […]
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Hopping good fun at Ontario’s 4th of July Festival
A performer cracked whips with fire, youth brought frogs of all sizes to jump in the annual contest, and watermelon and ice cream eating contests, sponsored by Meijer and Coldstone Creamery, were all part of the 2013 Ontario 4th of July Festival. The festival was hosted at the Ontario Middle School and featured a variety […]
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Citizen’s arrest, locals act to detain fugitive
The Olivesburg General Store was the scene of an old-fashioned citizen’s arrest on the evening of July 4, when civilians in the store recognized and physically detained Mansfield Correction Institution (ManCI) inmate James D. Myers. Troopers arrived soon after to take Myers into custody. The convenience and general goods store is located at the intersection […]
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Ontario 5K brings large crowd
Day two of Ontario’s 4th of July Festival kicked off with the annual Ontario Liberty 5K this morning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Ontario High School. The event featured 187 registered runners, along with many other unregistered runners who also participated. The top three male finishers were Joe Davis (16:31), Brett Cortelletti (16:39), […]
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Bellville Celebrates Liberty with Parade
“Valley residents and guests, I welcome you to the Village of Bellville to celebrate Liberty!,” said Bellville Mayor Darrell E. Banks. Bellville held its Liberty Fest Parade Thursday, July 4 at 11 a.m. The 2013 Liberty Fest was sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post 535, the American Legion Post 535 and the Village […]
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Inmate apprehended
James David Myers, 47, the escaped inmate from the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) was apprehended this evening by employees at the Olivesburg General Store. Official at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) confirmed that Myers was taken into custody by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 6:42 p.m. without incident. Myers had gone […]