http://www.wmfd.com en-us Copyright Mid-State Television, Inc. robm@wmfd.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 20:21:49 GMT 5/16/2012 12:19:08 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50491 Mansfield Police are investigating the armed robbery of K & D Pizza at 247 Marion Avenue shortly before 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. Police say two armed men wearing hoodies with one carrying a handgun and one holding a knife entered the business through a side door and demanded money from an employee. The men stole money from the register and left the premisis, possibly in a small white van. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50491 5/16/2012 11:24:17 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50490 The METRICH Drug Task Force and ASORT SWAT Team, served a search warrant Tuesday at 632 Heritage Trail apartment C in Mansfield. METRICH Commander, Lieutenant Ken Coontz, says the warrant was the result of a drug investigation involving the selling of cocaine within the apartment complex. METRICH Detective Perry Wheeler says there was a hightened concern because small children under the age of five were present during drug transactions. 39-year-old Phil Zehner was arrested on two felony drug trafficking charges, and 34-year-old Darlene Oroni was arrested on misdemeanor marijuana and drug paraphernalia charges. Additional felony drug trafficking charges will be filed against Oroni. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50490 5/16/2012 3:50:52 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50500 Bellville Elementary students are showing support for a sick schoolmate. More than 200 students wore gray shirts Wednesday as they took a group picture for Grant Reed. The 11-year-old fifth-grader, the son of Troy and Denise Reed, underwent sixteen hours of surgery last Thursday at Nationwide Children''s Hospital, to have a cancerous brain tumor removed. The students wore gray because Grant is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Doctors believe they removed the entire tumor, and Grant''s prognosis is good. Bellville Elementary gym teacher Hendrix says Grant is getting widespread support in the Clear Fork valley. The pictures will be sent to Grant Reed to cheer he up while he recuperates. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50500 5/16/2012 3:08:42 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50498 Mansfield City Council approved sending six proposed charter amendments, including one that would make it illegal for a company or its representatives to operate an injection well without council''s approval, to the Richland County Board of Elections for the November 6 ballot. Mansfield Law Director John Spon explained the proposed Bill of Rights measure to council. "Once you recommend put this on the ballot, you''re invoking the citizens of the city of Mansfield to say yes or no. Do you or do you not want injection wells in your community," Spon said. Spon told council there will be two ordinances drafted regarding the measure. "Soon you''ll be receiving a number of proposed ordinances. One will be a toxic tort ordinance which makes it a crime if any company would inject toxic fluids which migrated onto other adjacent properties," Spon said. "The other ordinance would be thay no that no injection wells shall be permitted to be operated in the city of Mansfield whether or not a permit is issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources with out the legislative consent of city council," Spon said. The company,Perferred Fluids Management, based in Texas, plans to build two 5,000-foot injection wells in Mansfield''s Industrial park. The company has permits from ODNR to build the wells. The other charter amendments include eliminating term limits for all city officials, setting the start date for new city terms of office on Jan. 1 beginning with individuals elected to office in 2013, extending the law director''s office term from four year to six years, allowing the mayor to appoint a chief of police from the two lower ranks or the next three lower ranks if there are fewer than three individuals to select from and increasing the amount to review and approve city contracts by the Mansfield Board of Control from $5,000 to $25,000. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50498 5/16/2012 2:13:40 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50495 The Mansfield, Ontario, Richland County Health Department continues to provide free health assessment screenings for senior citizens age 60 and older. Registered Nurse Teresa Titko says health department nurses provided the health screenings to area seniors Wednesday at Ontario United Methodist Church. Church members known as the "Silvers" also provide a hot meal for $4 on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Ontario United Methodist Church also offers a "grace and eggs" breakfast before their Sunday morning worship service. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50495 5/16/2012 1:19:30 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50492 The Drug Court program in Richland County Common Pleas Court may be getting grant money to expand its operations. The Community Corrections Board voted Wednesday to apply for two grants. One is for $130,000 to add treatment services to the existing drug court. The other is for a second chance drug court program which would allow high-risk offenders, currently ineligible for drug court, to become a part of the program. Both grants require 25 percent local matching funds, which Adult Court Services Director David Leitenberger says his office has allocated and can afford. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50492 5/16/2012 11:10:09 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50489 The 28th annual Tribute to Women in Industry Awards were presented Tuesday night at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. TWIN Awards Chair Carol Michaels says the event honors women for their professional and personal accomplishments. Thirteen TWIN Awards were presented this year, plus the three top awards. The winner of the Athena Award is Shirley Monica, owner of several McDonald''s restaurants in Richland County. Nancie Cummins received the JoAnn Dutton Award for volunteerism. She is known for her fundraising work for the Rehab Center and Mansfield Art Center. And, the Corporate Achievement Award went to MT Business Technologies. The other winners are; Vickie Brown of CenturyLink, Trisha Allen of the Domestic Violence Shelter, Faye Grund of the Dwight Schar College of Nursing, Debbie Franklin of Key Bank, Michelle Slattery of North Central State College, Krystal Hamilton and Kimbery Mercer of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Terri Fisher of the Ohio State University at Mansfield, Jessica Gribben of Richland Bank, Sally Caskey of Mechanics Bank, Tina Eldridge of MedCentral Health System, Donna Luedy of MT Business Technologies, and Cheryl Ann Carter of North Central State College. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50489 5/16/2012 10:48:55 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50488 Mansfield City Council approved opening two pools this year at their meeting Tuesday night. Liberty Park Pool on Grace Street and Linden Pool off Millsboro Road, will be open from June 16 through Aug. 19. Mayor Tim Theaker said $65,000 is needed to operate the pools. Council accepted a $30,000 donation from a private donor through the Richland County Foundation. "We have verbal commitments from private individuals throughout the community to help open the pools," Theaker said. "City employees raised $2,700 earilier this year for the pools," Theaker said. The admission prices this year will be $1.50 for children age 4 through 12 and $2.50 for swimmers age 13 and up. Admission will be free for children through the age of 3. The pool admission price is expected to generate about $14,000. The city will collect 75 cents from the $1.50 admission and $1 from the $2.50 admission.Council also approved a contract with the Mansfield Area Y to provide lifeguard services. Theaker said the Y is helping the city meet the new Americans with Disabilities Act regulations for swimming pools. The Y pools are ADA compliant. The Y will allow anyone with a disability who wants to swim to use the indoor pools at its facility charging the same pool rates at the city. "It''s great the Y is charging the same rate as the city for people with disabilities to use its pool," Theaker said. Theaker said the city does have the money to upgrade the outdoor pools to meet the ADA requirements. "It would cost the city thousands of dollars to upgrade the two pools to meet the ADA requirements. If we did the upgrade we would not have the money to open the pools," Theaker said. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50488 5/16/2012 3:11:51 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50499 The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center at 890 West Fourth Street in Mansfield is partnering with Connect Ohio in the statewide Every Citizen Online free basic computer and internet training program. The effort allows Richland County adults to learn basic job and communication skills and they''re also elligible to receive special high-speed internet service and computer retail savings. Through the partnership, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will receive 15 new laptop computers to be used as a mobile computer lab, allowing for the free training classes to be offered in various locations in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties. Classes begin May 22. For more information, call 419-774-5520. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50499 5/16/2012 1:36:46 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50493 The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library held a book fair for local authors Tuesday afternoon. Local writers had the opportunity to present, sell and sign their books. Library communications coordinator Jean Ruark said the book fair allows the author the opportunity to connect with the reading public. For more information about upcoming events at all library locations visit www.mrcpl.org. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50493 5/15/2012 2:16:24 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50481 A bomb scare Tuesday morning turned out to be a hoax. Richland County sheriff''s deputies were called at 7 a.m. when a break-in was discovered at Doc''s Computers at 932 Springmill Road in Madison Township. They arrived to find something frightening sitting in front of the door; four sticks of dynamite wrapped in electrical tape. The area was cordoned off, and the Ashland County sheriff''s bomb squad was called in. It determined the dynamite was not a threat. The sticks of dynamite belong to the store''s owner and are kept at the counter as a joke, with a sign calling it a "Computer Repair Kit". The suspect got away with two laptop computers. If an arrest is made, charges could include breaking and entering and inducing panic for setting the sticks of dynamite by the front door. The incident caused traffic to be blocked at Ohio 39 and North Trimble Road, and nearby residents to be evacuated. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50481 5/15/2012 8:38:20 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50473 A Mansfield man has been indicted on child molestation charges with the alleged victims a boy and a girl under the age of 13. Jeremy Gibson, 37, is charged with six counts of rape, two counts of gross sexual imposition and four counts of sexual battery. Gibson is recovering from severe facial injuries from a shotgun discharging, in what a police report implies was a suicide attempt. First Assistant Richland County Prosecutor Brent Robinson said the report describes the shooting as self-inflicted and not an accident. Gibson''s family held a benefit Saturday to raise money for his medical bills, claiming a shooting was an accident. If convicted of all charges, Gibson faces up to 81 years in prison. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50473 5/15/2012 4:19:52 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50485 National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 20-26. The week-long observance brings together local communities and medical personnel to thank those who save lives daily. Samaritan Regional Health System in Ashland hosted a special celebration Monday night. EMS personnel from Ashland and Richland counties were honored for their dedication and service to the community. The caring men and women serve on the front lines of our health care and public health system. The celebration included a picnic style cookout, emergency vehicles on display for public tours, a cornhole tournament featuring different EMS departments, and a tour of the Metro Lifeflight helicopter. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50485 5/15/2012 4:16:38 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50484 The Ashland Board of Education reviewed a draft of the district''s five-year financial forecast at their work session Monday night. Treasurer Gina Deppert presented the forecast which showed expenditures would continue to increase with the projected deficit decreasing. The board also discussed some key issues that have attributed to the loss of revenue for the district. The board is expected to approve the five-year financial forecast at it next meeting on May 29. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50484 5/15/2012 1:14:08 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50480 An armed robbery suspect has been indicted by the Richland County Grand Jury. Michael Anthony Murphy, 31, of Mansfield is accused of robbing Geyer''s supermarket at 660 South Diamond Street on Feb. 20. Prosecutors say he entered the store, pulled a knife, and demanded money. The cashier went to tell the manager, and Murphy fled the store with the cash register drawer, containing $481. Murphy faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted of aggravated robbery. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50480 5/15/2012 1:10:05 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50479 Biting a Richland County sheriff''s deputy could land a Mansfield man in prison. Jacob Bayes, 26, was in a state of distress March fifth at 1030 Averill Avenue. Prosecutors say, as Madison Township paramedics put Bayes on a stretcher to take him to the hospital, he began flailing his arms and bit a deputy who was called to help control him, on the arm. The deputy needed medical treatment at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital for the wound. The cause of Bayes'' distress, whether a medical condition or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, was never determined. He faces three to eleven years in prison if convicted of felonious assault on a peace officer, or six to eighteen months if convicted of the lesser alternative offense of assault. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50479 5/15/2012 12:43:16 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50478 The final installment of a $125,000 pledge by the Home Savings Charitable Foundation to the Ashland Salvation Army''s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center was made Tuesday. Home Savings Senior Branch Manager Scott Finn presented the check to Ashland County Community Foundation President Dr. Lucille Ford and Majors Larry and JoAnn Shade with the Kroc Center. The final installment to the Kroc Center completes a five-year commitment by the Home Savings Charitable Foundation. Dr. Ford says the Ashland community raised $2.2-million to build the Kroc Center with another $1-million dollars coming from the state. She says Ashland was the first city in the country to build the first Kroc Corps Community Center. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50478 5/15/2012 12:33:31 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50477 The Ohio Highway Patrol''s 2011 Partners For Safety Award was presented Tuesday to the Mid-Ohio School, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The award recognizes the school''s work in training teens to be safe drivers. Teens are the most dangerous drivers, due to inexperience and the belief nothing can happen to them. That''s why the Mid-Ohio School conducts free safe driving programs for area high school students. Lieutenant Chad McGinty says the classes have made a difference and caused a measurable reduction in the number of teen car accidents in north-central Ohio. Mid-Ohio School President Craig Rust says he''s happy to help and appreciates the recognition. The Ohio Highway Patrol''s Partners for Safety Award has been presented each year since 2005. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50477 5/15/2012 10:28:35 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50476 Latinos in Television was the subject of a presentation Monday at the Ohio State University-Mansfield campus, by two PhD students in the English Department at the Columbus campus. Theresa Rojas spoke about the rise in the number of latino-produced and spanish-speaking soap operas, while the number of American, english-speaking soap operas has diminished. But she says even the latino programs contain stereotypes, and she points to an actor who plays different roles on different shows. Christopher Gonzalez spoke of the stereotypes in TV commercials, especially for products such as tacos, tortilla chips, corn chips, and hot sauce. The Latinos in Television presentation was sponsored by the Ohio State University-Mansfield/ North Central State College Lectures Commitee, and the OSU office of Multicultural Affairs. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50476 5/15/2012 8:51:38 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50474 A Plymouth man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide for a fatal motorcycle accident that claimed the life of a Shelby woman. Zachary Montgomery, 23, appeared Monday in Richland County Common Pleas Court for the change of plea hearing. Montgomery was indicted in March on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to police reports, on July 31, Montgomery was traveling on Miller Road, when he lost control of the motorcycle. Montgomery and his passenger, Cassondra Eliot, 21, were thrown from the motorcycle. Eliot was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Montgomery will be sentenced on June 18. He faces up to eight years in prison. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50474 5/15/2012 4:23:20 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50486 The average cost of going to the prom is more than $1,000. To help families prepare for the special event, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative has put forth the effort to collect prom dresses, shoes and accessories for girls at Mansfield Senior and Junior High Schools. Event Coordinator Shanican Pender created the event for girls going to prom, homecoming or special occasions. On Monday, several girls attended the Princess for the Day event where they shopped ''til they dropped for their perfect party attire. While shopping, the girls enjoyed cake and punch, received gift bags and entered a raffle for a free gift basket. Ninety-five new and used dresses were donated for the Princess for a Day Dress Drive. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50486 5/14/2012 10:55:07 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50463 The four Mansfield police officers killed in the line of duty were honored Monday. A brief ceremony was held to start Peace Officers Memorial Week. Officer John Englehart Junior, hit by a train while on patrol, August 7, 1893. Lt. William J. Taylor, shot by a crazed World War II veteran, February 26, 1949. Patrolman Michael Hutchison, shot by a robbery suspect, February 6, 1976. Patrolman Brian Evans, shot by his own brother, December 26, 2007. These are the officers killed in the line of duty during Mansfield''s 204 year history. Peace Officers Memorial Week Coordinator, Sgt. Rob Skropits, says training and an eye toward safety have kept the number of tragedies from being higher. But Skropits says officers know any work day could be their last. Two officers will stand guard all day every day this week, changing at 15 minute intervals, at the memorial on the second floor of Mansfield City Hall. Peace Officers Memorial Day is Tuesday. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50463 5/14/2012 9:15:08 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50461 A Galion man was killed in a car accident at 11 p.m. Saturday in North Bloomfield Township in Morrow County. The Mt. Gilead post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says 21-year-old, Brandyn Vandyke, was driving eastbound on County Road 29 when his car went off the right side of the road, then off the left side. He hit a guardrail and several small trees, overturned, and struck a pile of bricks. Vandyke was ejected into some brush, and hit a tree. He died at the scene. Alcohol is suspected. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50461 5/14/2012 9:00:54 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50460 A Mansfield man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash at 1:30 Sunday morning on Ohio 97 in Troy Township in Richland County. The Mansfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says 24-year-old, Levi Yates, was driving his pick-up truck westbound. He went off the left side of the road and hit a guardrail, a mailbox, and a culvert, and went into a yard where his truck flipped upside down. Yates was not wearing a seat belt but was not ejected. He was extricated with the jaws of life and flown from the scene to Akron General Hospital. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50460 5/14/2012 2:51:58 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50469 Richland Newhope recently presented its Fifth Annual Heroes with Heart Award to two people in Richland County who have made significant differences in the lives of those with a developmental disability. Seven people were nominated for the honor. The agency''s Devlopmental Disabilities Awareness Month Committee selected the two winners. The winners were honored at Richland Newhope''s 23rd Annual Recognition Banquet. The winners are Dana Byrd and Carolyn Peugh. Byrd was nominated by her daughter, Elizabeth, a junior at Ontario High School, who says ever since she can remember, her mom has been reaching out to those with disabilities. "It was a huge honor for Elizabeth to nominate me," Dana Byrd said. "You know, as a parent, you always strive to be a good example to your children and so that was absolutely thrilling." As a child, Dana Byrd began attending Special Olympics activities with her father, who was a volunteer. She later got a degree in special education from Ashland University. Byrd taught for five years before becoming a stay-at-home mom for her four children, who all attended preschool at Richland Newhope''s Early Childhood Center so they could interact with children with disabilities. Byrd returned to work full-time two years ago. She currently works for the Mansfield City Schools and teaches medically-fragile students in their home. Her involvement with people with disabilities doesn''t end there. In 2003, she began teaching a Sunday School class for people with disabilities at Berean Baptist Church and hosted Christmas parties at her home. Last summer, Byrd and her daughters, Elizabeth and Allison, volunteered as short-term missionaries at a Joni and Friends family retreat for children with special needs and their families. "She has done her best to make them feel loved and important while also teaching my sister, two brothers and myself the importance of treating people with disabilities with the respect and love they deserve," Elizabeth Byrd said. Peugh has worked with special needs students for 33 years. She began her career as a classroom aide in the Mansfield City Schools where her son, who has cerebral palsy, attended. She did this for eight years until she got her teaching degree. Peugh spent two years in the Loudonville Schools before returning to Mansfield, where she has been ever since. She was nominated for the award by Joan Collard, a colleague at Mansfield Senior High School. "Carolyn has been devoted to helping students with disabilities be the best they can be, focusing on them gaining skills that will allow them to be as independent after graduation as possible," Collard said. "She has always put the students'' needs first." For many years, Peugh has planned and hosted many special events for students with disabilities throughout Richland County. Among them are bingo parties, bowling events, movie nights and a spring prom. Peugh often remains involved in the lives of her students and their families after graduation. For those without family support, she is also considered the "go to person" during times of emergency or when they need help connecting with services. Peugh also served 15 years on the board of the Mount Vernon Developmental Center. The Heroes with Heart award was presented to Peugh as she prepares to retire from teaching. "It''s a nice way to finish out my career," she said. Other Heroes with Heart nomineees were: Rhonda and Steve Fuller, owners of Spirit Ohio Sports Academy and sponsor of Sparkles, a special needs cheerleading squad; Cortanee Caugherty and John Caugherty, Special Olympics volunteers; and Becky Romagnoli, MedCentral Hospital/Project SEARCH. Also at the banquet, support specialist Aurelio Diaz was named 2011 Richland Newhope Employee of the Year. Sixty-five Richland Newhope employees also were honored for employment milestones of five to 35 years. Also during the banquet, Richland Newhope recognized four volunteers, members of the Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. Board, and the Pediatric Devlopment Center, Inc. Board, and four community members who serve on DD Board committees. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50469 5/14/2012 11:47:58 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50465 A man who was smoking while using an oxygen tank died of injuries from a fire at his apartment Sunday afternoon in Marion. Edward Marshall, 66, died on the way to Marion General Hospital. Marshall suffered third-degree burns. The fire occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at 269 Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming out of the side of the apartment. Firefighters contained the blaze to Marshall''s apartment. Two other apartments in the house sustained heavy smoke damage. The Marion Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced occupants. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50465 5/14/2012 11:05:18 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50464 Over 100 senior women enjoyed an evening of great food, entertainment and gifts Sunday at the 22nd annual "I Remember Mama," event at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield. The special event sponsored by the Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio, is for senior women in need who would otherwise be alone or without family on Mother''s Day. Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio board chairman Rick Sjostedt said the event provides a deserved thank you and is an opportunity to celebrate the important impact these women have made on so many lives."This is my 15th year hosting this event. My mother died 12 years ago and for me it''s my way of remembering her on Mother''s Day. I also have the opportunity to spend time with other mothers and make their day a little brighter," Sjostedt said. The women were given a gift basket along with a Mother''s Day card. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50464 5/14/2012 2:07:37 PM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50468 The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host a free national juried exhibition titled 'Time will Tell: A Show of Artistic Wisdom and Experience.' The exhibition will feature 47 artworks created by artists at least 50 years of age residing in the United States. The juror for the exhibition was George Kocar, an award winning artist who has exhibited his paintings in more than 400 shows across the United States. The exhibition will run from May 18 through June 15 with an opening reception from 6 to 7 p.m. on May 18. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50468 5/14/2012 10:50:55 AM http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50462 The Brush and Palette Art Club held its annual art show and sale over the weekend in the meeting hall at Kingwood Center. Brush and Palette Art Club member and show chairman, Shirley Fearn, said 77 paintings by local artists were featured at the show. Fearn said there was fine art in oils, watercolors, color pencils, acrylics, pastels and other art media. Fearn said the mission of the club is to encourage the enjoyment of art in the community. Fearn said the Brush and Palette Art Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Richland Academy at 75 North Walnut Street in Mansfield. http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50462