MANSFIELD – Sergeant Patrick Williams of the Mansfield Police Department (MPD) has been honored with the VFW Department of Ohio Police Officer of the Year Award in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the community. Williams began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps (2003 to 2009) as a field radio operator, […]
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Richland County veterans saluted for ‘selfless service’ in Veterans Day event
Cold weather and biting winds pushed the annual Richland County Joint Veterans Council Veterans Day ceremony inside Tuesday
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‘This day isn’t just for us veterans alone,’ Veterans Day speaker says in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Veterans Day is not for veterans alone. “When we served our country, we did not serve to fulfill personal interests,” retired Air Force MSgt. Kari Pfeifer said Monday. “We serve the national interest of the United States of America, and that’s why this day isn’t just for us veterans alone. It’s a day […]
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Military honors: Veterans Honor Wall dedication Monday in Mansfield Cemetery
MANSFIELD — World War II U.S. Navy sailor Robert Mack will get his final resting place Monday on Veterans Day. Mack, who died in 2001 at the age of 77, will be the first veteran to have his cremains placed in the new Veterans Honor Wall at Mansfield Cemetery on Monday afternoon at the end […]
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How long will Mansfield City Council last Tuesday? It depends on cannabis chat
MANSFIELD — The length of the Mansfield City Council meeting on Tuesday depends on how much more time lawmakers want to spend talking about recreational cannabis dispensaries. There is not a lot of other legislation on the agenda. It appears dispensaries will be approved here by the state, sooner rather than later. Mayor Jody Perry […]
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Crestline teacher, football coach Michael Winland earns VFW award
CRESTLINE — Football coach Michael Winland wanted his players to learn the importance of teamwork and serving others. When Winland arrived in Crestline as a social studies teacher and coach in 2022, he began looking for volunteer opportunities. “One of the first things I wanted to do is I wanted to build some team chemistry. […]