MANSFIELD — Is it just me, or is every year unprecedented? First it was a global pandemic. Then it was the most important presidential election of our lifetime (as if there are unimportant ones). Wars have broken out in Israel and another continues in Ukraine. Before we knew it, it was time for the most important […]
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Taking Root Farms breaks ground on $2 million facility for adults with disabilities
MANSFIELD — Angela Eisaman thought slippery roads, spitting snow and a single-digit windchill might deter people from driving up the gravel lane to a groundbreaking ceremony. But as one of her board members put it, dedication knows no season. “We have done everything that we can do to get to this point, and we aren’t […]
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Meet Mary Jo Carle, Crawford County’s Outstanding Senior Citizen
BUCYRUS — Mary Jo Carle is helping others find redemption in the midst of pain. Carle serves as the program coordinator of Together We Hurt, Together We Heal. The Bucyrus-based organization that provides support to families impacted by illicit drug use. The Bucyrus resident recently received this year’s Crawford County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The […]
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Meet Dorothy Michalovich, Richland County’s Outstanding Senior Citizen
BUTLER — Dorothy Michalovich left the crowd laughing as she exited the stage. After accepting the Richland County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award, the 86-year-old rejected offers of assistance stepping off the platform. “I’m old, but not that old,” she said. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) honored Michalovich and others during a […]
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Veteran-owned company gives Vietnam Purple Heart recipient, Mansfield Sr. product new roof
LUCAS — Every time Ed Namenyi drove past his neighbor’s home, he couldn’t help but notice the issues with the roof. Shingles were blowing off. Part of it was starting to sink in. “Nothing was being done about it,” said Namenyi, co-owner of EDN Roofing. Namenyi stopped in and began talking with the owner of the […]