BUTLER — Emily Snell has always been thirsty for knowledge. “She used to tell me when she was a little girl she wanted to be a professor,” said Snell’s mother, Diana Donovan. “She was reading astrophysics books at 12 or 13.” Snell graduated from Clear Fork High School in 2019, where she was both valedictorian and […]
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Voegele Historic Lofts open second Airbnb location in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Voegele Historic Lofts’ first Airbnb in Mansfield’s Carrousel District was successful enough that proprietor Andrew Whapham converted an apartment into a second short-term rental space. “I love Mansfield and wanted to do something more to help rediscover the beauty that’s already here,” Whapham said. “We’ve had great success. Our new fourth floor […]
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Mansfield Senior High FAFSA completion doubles in first year of GEAR UP program
MANSFIELD — In December 2021, just 10.3 percent of the senior class at Mansfield Senior High School had completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. A year later, that figure jumped to 23.1 percent. Now, with about two and a half months until the application deadline, the application rate continues to […]
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Mansfield Senior alumna opens D’Shae Harris Photography studio
MANSFIELD — D’Shae Harris has always made space for her photography passion. She has constructed studios in garages and basements and operated out of rental space for freelancers. “I’ve been renting around here in Mansfield or doing outdoor sessions (from 2016 to 2023),” she said. “Finally … I am now opening up my own space.” […]
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Richland County Park District seeks to continue growing momentum with first levy request
MANSFIELD — The Gorman Nature Center. The B&O Bike Trail. The Fleming Falls Nature Preserve. The Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail. And more to come. Since its formation nearly six decades ago, the Richland County Park District has steadily grown and improved, largely due to a strong volunteer effort by local men and women in the […]
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City of Ontario looking to extend Marshall Park walking path
ONTARIO — Service Safety Director Kris Knapp said he envisions “one big loop” for a three-mile walking path in Marshall Park and other areas in the west side of Ontario. The city is wrapping up the process of laying gravel on the north side of the park, and Knapp said crews will next work on […]
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Mansfield man killed, Plymouth man seriously hurt in 3-vehicle crash Wednesday morning
NORWALK – A Mansfield man was killed and a Plymouth man seriously hurt Wednesday morning after a three-vehicle head-on crash on U.S. 20 in Huron County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Bryan J. Anable, 45, of Mansfield, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Nathaniel Roy, […]
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Blankenship, Abrams competing in May 2 GOP primary for Mansfield finance director
MANSFIELD — A former city finance director wants her job back. A long-time city employee would like to advance his career. That’s the stage for the Republican Party primary on May 2 between former finance director Kelly Blankenship and current city parks and recreation Supt. Mark Abrams. The winner advances to the November general election […]
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Democrats will choose Mansfield’s new law director on May 2
MANSFIELD — A new attorney will represent the City of Mansfield in January for the first time in more than a decade. That new law director, however, will be decided May 2 in a Democratic Party primary that features two veteran barristers. No local Republicans filed to run for the seat. Party voters will choose […]
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Springmill STEM teacher receives Every Student, Every Day Champion award
MANSFIELD — For kindergarten teacher Nancy Niedermier, embracing STEM education meant returning to the foundational ways children learn. “It’s bringing kindergarten back to the play, the creative thinking, the project based learning and learning the hands on activities,” she said. Niedermier was one of two teachers to receive the Every Student, Every Day Champion from […]