Constance C. “Connie” (Young) Landis, 83, of Mansfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Connie was born on September 11, 1939, in Loudonville, Ohio, to George F. and Bernice L. (Strang) Young. She graduated from Loudonville High School and Ashland Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for […]
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Ashland troopers investigating serious injury crash on I-71
MONTGOMERY TWP — Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are investigating a serious injury crash which occurred on I-71, northbound, near milepost 188 in Ashland County. On Thursday, March 16 at approximately 1:43 p.m. a 2014 Peterbuilt semi-truck and trailer were disabled on the right berm of I-71. A 2019 Ford F-350 commercial service […]
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Richland County prosecutor rescinds retirement, plans to complete term
MANSFIELD — Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop on Thursday rescinded the retirement he announced seven weeks ago. In a letter to Richland County commissioners, local Republican Party leaders and the county Board of Elections, Bishop said a “change in circumstances” led him to change his mind. In a one-sentence letter on Jan. 26, Bishop had […]
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Sandusky company awarded $596K contract for Plymouth storm sewer improvement project
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday awarded a $596.580.85 contract to a Sandusky company for a major storm sewer improvement project in the Village of Plymouth. The bid from Ed Burdue & Co., LLC, was the lowest of seven commissioners received and opened on March 7. Bids were opened during a meeting with Richland County Regional […]
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Be prepared: Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week highlights potential dangers
MANSFIELD — A mild Ohio winter should not lull Richland County residents into meteorological complacency, according to weather experts. Spring and summer are just around the corner and that’s potentially hazardous in a county that has experienced two significant tornado touchdowns in the last four years. That’s why March 19-25 is designated Spring Severe Weather […]
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Little Chats with some Mansfield businesswomen: Mary E. Old, delivery clerk Western Union Telegraph
Editor’s NoteAs a tribute to Women’s History Month, this story was provided by the Sherman Room of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and originally published by the Mansfield News on April 2, 1922 on Page 14 of the Social Section. Those interested in more history should check out the Sherman Room at the Mansfield/Richland Public Library […]
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OSHP: Shelby motorcycle rider killed in Wednesday evening crash
SHELBY — A 28-year-old Shelby motorcyclist died Wednesday evening during a two-vehicle collision. Troopers from the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said they responded to the intersection of East Main Street and Roberts Drive in the City of Shelby at 6:11 p.m. The patrol said a preliminary investigation indicated Frederick T. Plew, […]
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From Ukraine to Ashland: AU hosts Ukrainian students displaced by war
ASHLAND — Before February 2022, Dmytro Solomianiuk, 21, from Lviv, would spend his days working at the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, helping the organization plan events and trips for young scholars across the nation. But on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, putting Dmytro’s job on hold and ending the normal life he led. Solomianiuk […]
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BookTrib’s Bites: Personal Stories, Wealthy Secrets, STEM Solutions
(NewsUSA) – We Are All Addicts by Carder Stout Expert therapist Dr. Carder Stout believes the soul’s authentic voice can heal addictive cycles and remove them from the psyche. The soul is pure consciousness untethered from human experience, and Dr. Stout has maintained sobriety for 17 years using this untapped resource. He also has treated numerous clients […]
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Weeks later, few clues of missing Timothy Metcalf
ASHLAND — More than three weeks have passed since Timothy Metcalf, 74, walked out of his home on the north side of Ashland, leaving behind his keys and his wallet. He was reported missing the next day, and local police have used drones, dogs, ATVs, a plane and a dive team to search for him. […]