MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council unanimously consented Tuesday evening to annex 27.011 acres of land currently in Madison Township. Property owners of the land, Blevins Finishing Systems Inc., 288 S. Illinois Ave., and Steven R. Brown, have petitioned for the annexation. The land is located on the city’s southeast corporation limits on the west side […]
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Applications open for Strive to Thrive community weight loss challenge
Are you thinking about making healthy changes to your diet and fitness activity in the coming months? Consider applying for Strive to Thrive hosted by Richland Source and OhioHealth. The goal of the competition is to create change in the community. The 2019 OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment identified that 42 percent of […]
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Joyce Ellen McGee
Joyce Ellen McGee, age 97, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019, at Signature Healthcare of Galion. She was born March 13, 1922, in Suffolk, England, to the late Frederick and Ellen Kate (Rose) Harrington. She was a homemaker her entire life and enjoyed reading and keeping an immaculate home. Joyce was a member […]
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Ann L. Brown
Ann L. Brown stepped into glory on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from her home surrounded by her family at the young age of 96. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on August 7, 1923 to the late Emery and Julia (Slobondnik) Kopina, she was the youngest of five siblings. On September 20, 1943, Ann was married to […]
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Richland County commissioners say indigent defendants continue to be represented in court
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners said Tuesday indigent defendants requiring court-appointed counsel will continue to be served, even as more than 30 local attorneys begin a boycott of the process over pay. After an hour-long meeting, which included veteran local defense attorney Bernie Davis, commissioners said their plan remains in place to revisit in December […]
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William Bradley “Buck” Harrison
William Bradley “Buck” Harrison, 93, of Ontario, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, at his home. He was born November 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Freda (vonArx) Harrison. He graduated from Norwin High School and entered the U.S. Navy. He served in the Armed Guard and was a signal man […]
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Faye Workman
Faye Workman, 87, of Mansfield, died Sunday, October 13, 2019, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born November 25, 1931, in Madison, West Virginia, to Andy and Dolan (McClain) Roberts. She married Tommy Workman on July 2, 1952, and they moved to Mansfield in 1955. Faye was a stay-at-home mom, and the neighborhood babysitter. After […]
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Trick-or-Treat times set in Richland County
Ghastly goblins and creepy clowns Heroes and princesses all gather round Haunting the streets, grabbing their sweets The hour has come … for trick or treat! Children and parents don’t miss the hour For collecting candy sweet and sour No matter what village, city or town You’ll find this year’s schedule if you scroll down. […]
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BMV Amnesty Clinic to offer driver’s license reinstatement fee reductions
ONTARIO — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has partnered with Mansfield and Ontario’s Municipal Courts to hold a BMV amnesty clinic from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Ontario Municipal Building’s community room, 555 Stumbo Road. Effective Oct. 17, 2019, the driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver […]
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2 experienced candidates face off in Madison Township trustee race
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township trustee race includes an incumbent and challenger with similar experience in the position. Voters will be asked to choose between incumbent Thomas Craft, who has served since April 2012, or Catherine Swank, who previously held the role for seven years. Swank served as trustee from January 2000 to December […]