Singing in the Metropolitan Opera (The Met) is a shared dream for many who sing opera. It is regarded by many in the performing arts as “the mecca” of all great singers. For Mansfield resident Dalton Derr, this dream came true in 1970 at the age of 30. “I didn’t want to think ‘if only’ when […]
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Don Nash: More than fashion sense
Don Nash has been in the business of men’s fashion for 52 years in Mansfield. His was the first Ralph Lauren account in Ohio, and believes in the highest possible respect in business. “The maximum respect goes all the way to the sheep farmer,” he stated in his Third Street store downtown, Don Nash Limited. […]
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Mansfield man shot three times
The Mansfield Police Department responded to a call Wednesday evening to 191 N. Benton Street, Mansfield, at approximately 5:14 p.m. According to the police report, Sarah Crawford reported that her husband had been shot. Police found that Paul Crawford, 38, of Mansfield, sustained three gunshot wounds as a result of a drive-by shooting. A Mansfield […]
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Ashland University Receives $15,000 Foundation Grant
Ashland University has received a $15,000 grant from the Jochum-Moll Foundation, based in Cleveland, to fund a short-term mission scholarship program through the University’s Center of Religious Life. Dr. Dan Lawson, dean for the Center of Religious Life, said the grant will provide 10 undergraduate students who have financial need with a $1,500 short-term mission […]
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Phoenix to transform historic building
Diamond Street is undergoing a transformation, the research has been done, the plans are being implemented and the recipes perfected. “We look forward to the reaction,” said Steve Zigmund local businessman and one of four partners looking to turn what was once a shared passion and home hobby of craft brewing into a new local […]
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Plymouth-Shiloh board extends open enrollment
The Plymouth-Shiloh Board of Education extended their open enrollment deadline at Wednesday’s regular meeting. The board also discussed fringe benefits for new hires and the details of their drug testing policy. The board moved to extend open enrollment to August 1. The board addressed and passed the item on Monday’s agenda. Anyone interested in enrolling should […]
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Local youth pitch in, clean up after flood
“There are about 30 of us all together from the different churches going around the city helping out with different projects,” said Josh Harpold, youth pastor at Core Community Church. Core Community Church, First Church of God, and Shelby Alliance Church youth groups are lending a hand to the community in Shelby this week. Harpold and […]
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Fire damage lingers long after flames
On the night of June 26, the Mansfield Fire Department was called to 211 N. Main St., Mansfield with report of fire at 7:59 p.m. The Fire Department and the Red Cross responded to the Voegele apartments, which included 21 occupied residences. Smoke alarms did not function when the building was struck by lightning, however […]
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New leadership welcomed at Lucas Schools
Dan Freund was welcomed to the Lucas administration staff in the familiar role of superintendent at the Lucas Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. As mandated by the law, Freund cannot officially start working until two months after his retirement, which began July 1. Thus, his start date at Lucas will be Sept. 1. […]
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Crestview financial report shows balance, increases
History repeated itself at the latest board meeting of the Crestview Local School District. In fiscal year 2012, Treasurer Christina Bennett reported that the district’s General Fund shows a $172,098 surplus. The report continues a trend spanning 18 years. In 15 of 18 years, the district has balanced its General Fund budget and implemented a […]