Mansfield Motor Group enters new chapter as longtime owner plans retirement
Dirk Schluter has spent much of his life behind the wheel of Mansfield Motor Group. Now, he is ready to put the brakes on his career.
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Otters, sloths and zebras, oh my! Westmeister Farm brings exotic wildlife to Shelby
Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live out in the country, and he didn’t want animals.
Clearly, he loves his wife.
Mansfield City Council to vote on rezone to convert former Century Link site for veterans, seniors
“Once we got in, we could see how it was built and it is built perfectly to convert into (61 individual unit apartments).”
Authentic food, dance and music draw visitors to Mansfield’s 46th annual Greek Festival
MANSFIELD — One might come for the food, or the dancing, or the music. Those have all been good reasons to attend the traditional Mansfield Greek Festival over the past…
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The garden that started it all: Kingwood restores its Formal Gardens
MANSFIELD — Pieces of Charles Kelley King’s original vision are coming back into place at Kingwood Center Gardens. Restoration work is bringing historic details back to the landscape nearly a century after King created the Formal Gardens. The Formal Gardens has a special place in King’s legacy because they were…
Hillsdale ground attack stifles signature grit of Lucas
Hillsdale (2-0) flexed its backfield strength on the road against the Cubs (1-1), piling up 273 rushing yards on 42 carries.
Youthful Tygers struggle in home opener against Tiffin Columbian
MANSFIELD — The Tygers took a step in the wrong direction. Tiffin Columbian running back Masen Seitz rushed for four touchdowns as the Tornadoes cruised to a 35-7 win over Mansfield Senior at Arlin Field on Friday. The Tygers dipped to 0-2 under first-year head coach David Phillips and have…
Brother to brother: Brady Bowman ties Shelby receptions record with sibling Blaine in blowout of Lex
Sibling rivalries are common among athletes. The Bowman brothers are neck and neck in theirs.
Quick-starting Crestline rolls past Crestview
OLIVESBURG – Through two weeks of its season, Crestline has played about two quarters of solid, smash-mouth football. Those two quarters came Friday night at Crestview’s Scott Bailey Memorial Field, and they were enough to have third-year Bulldogs head coach Hastings Robinette believing his squad has the makeup to have…
Aug. 28: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Madison spanks Caledonia River Valley Mansfield Madison unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Caledonia River Valley 41-12 Friday in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 28. Neither defense permitted points in the first quarter. The Rams’ offense roared in front for a 28-6 lead over the Vikings…
Two senior citizens killed after 2-vehicle motorcycle crash Friday in Seneca County
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Two senior citizens were killed Friday after a motorcycle crash in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald Kuyken, 74, of Fremont, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported. The passenger on the motorcycle, Susan Kuyken, 65, of…
Ashland County Humane Society helps state seize 72 dogs from Loudonville operation
Fifty adult dogs and 22 puppies were removed from the breeder, according to Tiffany Meyer, director of the Ashland County Humane Society.
Power & passion: Mansfield athlete’s weight-loss journey turns into bronze medal
Nunes-Quimby spent the first three decades of her life away from athletics. That changed when her kids started taekwondo. Nunes-Quimby, 150 pounds heavier than she is today, began taking fitness classes at the same gym and later transitioned into combat sports.
It quickly became a hard-to-shake habit.
Section of Rock Road to close Aug. 31 through Sept. 1
ONTARIO — Richland County Engineer Adam Gove has released an upcoming county road closure which will impact local drivers. Rock Road, between Stiving Road and Stein Road in Jackson Township, will be closed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1. The closure will allow for…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Peaches provide summer sunshine from a jar
Peach pies have been a weakness of mine for many years. A friend’s wife from church made the most incredible peach pies I’ve ever tasted. I’m sorry to say that she passed away several years ago. She made peach pies from the peach trees he had in their orchard. He…
‘An opening to a longer conversation’: Mansfield leaders partner with NAACP on ‘Town Hall’ series
“Thanks for speaking up and sharing your hearts. I do want you to know we do hear what you’re saying,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
Opa! Greek Festival returns to Mansfield for 46th year
MANSFIELD — Some traditions are measured in years. Others are measured in the people who keep coming back. For 46 years, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church has welcomed Mansfield residents and visitors to its annual Greek Festival, where homemade food, dancing and fellowship bring thousands of people together…
Secton of State Route 314 closed for culvert replacement
MANSFIELD — State Route 314 just north of Millsboro Road closed on Thursday, Aug. 27 for a culvert replacement, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The detour route is: State Route 314 south to State Route 309 west to State Route 61/State Route 309 in Galion to State Route…
Richland County OKs road salt contract that will supply most local government needs this winter
The great road salt worries are over for most of Richland County for the upcoming winter.
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