MANSFIELD — The future of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center may be decided Wednesday afternoon. The Richland County Land Bank board has called a special meeting at 2 p.m. to discuss a proposed affordable housing development for senior citizens at 455 Bowman St. on the city’s north side. The board will meet at the […]
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Van Harlingens roll at 87th North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The 87th annual North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby took place on Saturday. But this year’s race came with a twist. Since 1993, the derby has been on North Main Street in downtown Mansfield. However with the current construction, a new venue was needed to host the derby. After some challenges, the Trimble […]
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Seifert’s confidence leads to 2nd Miss Ohio 2025 preliminary award
Caitlin Seifert clinched her second preliminary award during the second evening of the 2025 Miss Ohio competition.
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Land Bank gets public input for proposed Ocie Hill site development
MANSFIELD — Greg Baron came to a public meeting Wednesday evening to talk about a proposed affordable housing development for seniors on the site of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center. What the managing director of development for Wisconsin-based Volker got was a history and cultural lesson about the value of all the things that […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment conducts promotions
MANSFIELD — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment held its monthly belt promotion on Saturday, June 7. Senior Instructor Sensei Amber Bogner led the event while Sensei Reneta Music attended the Ontario Children’s Festival. Due to summer vacations, attendance was lower than usual. However, the students who were present showcased their dedication and earned […]
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Miss Ohio Week kicks off in Mansfield Sunday afternoon with annual parade
MANSFIELD — It’s officially Miss Ohio Week again in Mansfield. It all began Sunday afternoon with the annual Miss Ohio Parade, stepping off at the intersection of Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West. It continued to the Richland Carrousel Park where contestants participated in an autograph-signing event. There were more than 100 units in the […]
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Nutrition first: How Dr. David Fox uses targeted testing to help patients heal
At Dr. David B. Fox’s chiropractic office, muscle testing and nutritional kits are just as common as spinal adjustments — and often, even more important. “I don’t adjust anyone until I’ve tested their nutrition first,” Fox said. “That’s where I start — because if their body doesn’t have the right nutrients, the adjustment might not […]
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Visual Bucket List Foundation picks new director of operations & special events
MANSFIELD — The Visual Bucket List Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to creating unforgettable visual experiences for children losing their sight, has announced the hiring of Jess Berry as its new director of operations and special events. Berry brings with her a strong background in communications, education, and nonprofit engagement along with a lifelong passion for […]
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UPDATE: Sterkel Community Park for All grand opening set for June 26
A grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for Sterkel Park — first set for May 23 — was postponed due to wet weather, which delayed progress.
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Plotts, Swigart earn OSBA award
MANSFIELD — Glenna Plotts and Kyle Swigart, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center board members, were presented with the Ohio School Boards Association’s Distinguished Board Member Award during the May 21 Mid-Ohio ESC board meeting. The Distinguished Board Member Award is given to school board members in recognition of their years of service. Plotts and Swigart were […]