MANSFIELD — Usually, members of the Mansfield Men’s Garden Club aren’t very good at keeping secrets. Yet they managed to surprise Jim Kulig during the club’s annual beautification awards ceremony Tuesday night. After awarding each honor listed in the program, grade club president Doug Versaw lingered at the microphone. He told the crowd there was one […]
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Suicide prevention starts within the community: Joe Trolian
MANSFIELD — Joe Trolian was blunt regarding suicide prevention on Tuesday morning when he met with Richland County commissioners. The answer is found in the community, not in the professional ranks, according to the executive director of Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services. “We are trying to get as much (educational) information out as […]
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Jericho Wall dedication: Remembering the lives of loved ones lost to addiction
MANSFIELD — Nick Lemon loved to garden, build waterfalls and forage for wild mushrooms. Brandon Crawford was the father of two, known for his contagious smile and sense of humor and for being a jokester. He was fun loving and inspired others through his encouraging words. Keisha Robson, who had four children, was a tomboy […]
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Jericho Wall of Remembrance looking for names
MANSFIELD — The Jericho Wall of Remembrance and Recovery is looking for names. The new art park for families who are casualties of drug addiction, which will be dedicated Aug. 31, would like to include as many names as possible, according to Rev. Paul Lintern. The remembrance part of the wall along Dickson Avenue is […]
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Akron Children’s opens pediatric behavioral health center in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – The new Akron Children’s behavioral health center will serve teens ages 12 to 18 who are struggling with depression and anxiety.