Tag: Mayor Timothy Theaker

Ohio clergy to NY media outlet: ‘Who made you judge over us?’

Article updated October 19,2019 MANSFIELD — A New York-based media outlet has compiled a list of the “Fifty Most Miserable Cities” in the nation, drawing the ire of Ohio faith leaders. According to Business Insider, Mansfield, Ohio is ranked as the forty-third most miserable city in the country based on

Mansfield Baptist Temple holds service honoring law enforcement (Photo Gallery)

MANSFIELD — An impressive showing of law enforcement and first responders attended a local church’s service on Sunday honoring unsung heroes. Reverend Robert Kurtz of Mansfield Baptist Temple had his congregation recognize the dedicated service of first responders, law enforcement, and elected officials in a “Local Heroes Celebration Service.” The

Mansfield Mayor presents Global Forgiveness Day proclamation to area clergy (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Last week Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker presented a proclamation to two area clergy commemorating Global Forgiveness Day. Pointing out that unforgiveness may lead to anti-social behavior, the proclamation illustrated that it is not always easy to forgive and forget. The proclamation cited examples of depression, lawsuits, divorce, and

Paradise Church holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location

MANSFIELD– Last week, area officials were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of a thriving church in a new location. Paradise Freewill Baptist, under the leadership of Reverend James Hill, held its first service at its new location at 87 North Illinois Avenue. According to Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker,

City of Mansfield proclaims “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”

MANSFIELD — On Friday, Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker signed a proclamation declaring March as “Problem Gambling Awareness Month.” Presenting the proclamation to Reverend Denny Finnegan and Reverend Floyd Allen, Theaker’s proclamation stated that “the social costs of problem gambling are about $7 billion per year in the United States from