SHELBY — The Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Paris has entrusted ArcelorMittal, with a location at 132 W. Main St. in Shelby, with the manufacturing of the Olympic rings for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the company has announced. For this purpose, ArcelorMittal has successfully tested the Olympic rings Spectacular destined for the […]
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8 OSU Mansfield students 1st to earn engineering degrees in new program
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees is celebrating the first class of graduates from the College of Engineering’s new major in engineering technology. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program was created in 2020 to prepare graduates for high-demand jobs in manufacturing. The program is designed to be accessible to students […]
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ArcelorMittal Construction acquires Italian & Spanish businesses
SHELBY — ArcelorMittal Construction, with a location at 132 West Main Street in Shelby, has acquired the Italian and Spanish businesses of Italpannelli SRL. The acquisition marks the second of two acquisitions made by ArcelorMittal with Italpannelli, following the purchase of the German business in March 2023. Italpannelli SRL and Italpannelli Iberica operate two production […]
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Council on Aging plans cooking demo, pickleball in June
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Council on Aging (COA) has announced a new series of activities for seniors in June, including pickleball, bingo and a hot dog social. The COA is hosting a free senior bingo event on June 4 at VFW Post 2920 in Crestline. The event will include a social and free snacks. […]
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DeWine announces cell phone model policy to boost student focus
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov/ Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin announced Wednesday the publication of a model policy designed to minimize student use of cell phones during school hours. The policy, which prohibits students from using cell phones or similar electronic devices on school property during […]
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Cypress Hill Winery to host May 23 Habitat for Humanity fundraiser
MANSFIELD — A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity will take place at Cypress Hill Winery on May 23. The event will include live music, a selection of wine, and a raffles. The event is being hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Richland and Crawford Counties. Tickets are on sale now and will also be available […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield’s married doctors retire after 20 years
MANSFIELD — Dr. Gregory Eaton and Dr. Mary Alton have announced their retirement from OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. The two physicians have served as the hospital’s Chief of the North Region and Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging Director, respectively, for more than 20 years. The news was shared internally with employees and board members. Eaton and Alton say […]
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Crawford County students to get career coaching
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Business Advisory Council is changing the way it does business by investing in a new workforce development program for students. Beginning in the fall of 2024, the BAC will transition to a new platform called YouScience, which will provide career coaching and support to students as they explore their interests […]
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Mansfield seeks volunteers for Operation Clean Sweep
MANSFIELD — It’s time to get to work together to clean up our community and the City of Mansfield is asking for your help with Operation Clean Sweep. The operation, which is a partnership between the City of Mansfield, Downtown Mansfield Inc. and Earth Stewardship Month, will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The […]
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Ohio man indicted for poaching largest typical whitetail deer in state history
COLUMBUS — A Wilmington man has been indicted for poaching a deer on his sister’s land in a poaching case that officials say is the largest typical whitetail deer taken in Ohio to date. Christopher Alexander, 28, is charged with 23 felonies including illegal hunting deer without written permission, taking possession of a deer in […]