MANSFIELD — “The Pollinator” program scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. on the Nature Park Stage at the Richland County Fairgrounds has been cancelled. Taking its place will be, “What You Need to Know about Ponds,” with Matt Wallace from Richland Soil and Water Conservation. Learn about the importance of pond site selection, fish and […]
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Deaf youth focus on vibration at ‘Do it Deaf’ program with DJ Nico DiMarco
ONTARIO — Members of the deaf community Wednesday witnessed an unfamiliar, but amazing sight: a performance by deaf DJ Nico DiMarco. “This is a big deal because we’ve never had a deaf DJ,” said Tonya Haga, director of deaf services for Catalyst Life Services. Each summer, she and her employer, Cataylst Life Services, offer events […]
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Ohio AG files lawsuit against earthen dam owners
SPRINGBORO — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing the joint owners of an earthen dam for ignoring state orders to fix the deteriorating structure, which poses a risk to the community south of Dayton. The lawsuit accuses the Settlers Walk Homeowners Association and MCS Land Development LLC of failing to take action after multiple […]
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Delores Mae Hill
Delores Mae Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 after a brief bout with cancer. Delores was the loving wife of Michael Hill for over 40 years. They were blessed with two daughters, Kristi Lynn and Kimberly Ann. She had three beautiful granddaughters who were the loves of her life – Mallory Ann, […]
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Richland County Fair Collection
Fried cheese! Fair fries Cotton candy Elephant ears Meal deals offer a selection of fried foods for a low price One stand offers a selection of vegetables, all of which are deep-fried Homemade ice cream
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Austin Cindric coming home hot for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON — Austin Cindric feels like he is coming home this weekend. And the 20-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series driver — grandson of former Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course owner Jim Trueman — is coming home hot for the B&L Transport 170. Cindric scored his first Xfinity Series win Saturday at Watkins Glen International in the Zippo […]
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Mansfield City Council may tighten building demolition requirements
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council may soon tighten rules regarding the demolition of structures within the city. On Tuesday, council amended a proposed ordinance, and then conducted a first reading on legislation that: — keeps the fees for a demolition permit at $80 per day for up to 14 days (instead of four) for residential […]
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Arrows win 2nd girls golf invitational in as many days
PERRYSBURG — The Ashland girls golf team captured its second invitational golf tournament championship in as many days after claiming the Perrysburg Yellow Jacket Open on Tuesday at White Pines Golf Club. The Arrows, who won the Shelby Invitational on Monday, took first with a 314. Toledo St. Urusla was runner-up at 326, followed by Notre Dame […]
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Kiwanis continues 100th year project with “Purr-fect Cat” fundraiser
MANSFIELD — The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield is set to launch The Purr-fect Cat in Richland County fundraiser on Aug. 15 at noon during a press conference at Cypress Cellars at Hudson & Essex. “In celebration of the upcoming 100th birthday of our club, we want to continue this very successful project that will have […]
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Richland County added to USDA Natural Disaster designation list
COLUMBUS — Richland County was one of 10 counties added on Tuesday to a list covered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial disaster designations, according to Governor Mike DeWine’s office. The new designations bring the total to 54 Ohio counties where farmers can seek potential relief from the USDA following Secretarial disaster designations […]