MANSFIELD — Richland County Juvenile Court Judge Ron Spon announced his retirement on Friday. Spon served more than 25 years from the bench. His final day will be March 31. He made the following resignation letter public late Friday afternoon: “After more than 26 years of judicial service to the citizens of Richland County, first […]
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Greater than the sum of its parts: The evolution of a telethon and community organization
What does it take to pull off an all day Telethon full of live entertainment, rows of vendors, prizes,boisterous hosts and public guests? How do you encourage scores of people to donate their energy, talent, food and sponsorship to the tune of two million dollars over the course of 28 years? First, you have a […]
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GALLERY: United Way Mid-Campaign Luncheon
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Campo gets maximum sentence in drug case
ASHLAND — Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good on Friday handed Brandon Campo the maximum possible sentence — six months in jail — on drug-related charges. The judge also revealed new details about the case and outlined Campo’s extensive criminal history. “I think anything less than the maximum sentence would be demeaning to the seriousness […]
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United Way of Richland County reaches 79 percent of its hefty goal
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County is well on its way to reaching its 2018-2019 goal. The agency announced Friday it has already raised 79 percent of its $1,425,000 goal during its mid-campaign luncheon at the The Ohio State University’s Mansfield branch. “I’m thrilled to tell you we are making great progres s… […]
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Hutchinson highlights acquisition of former GM property in state of Ontario
ONTARIO — Mayor Randy Hutchinson highlighted the city’s acquisition of the former General Motors (GM) property and other successes at this week’s Ontario council meeting. “The biggest story to come out of 2018 was the acquisition of the former GM property. I think that the property has a lot of potential,” said Hutchinson. “The property […]
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MOESC recognizes governing board members
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized its seven board members at the January Board Meeting with Interim Superintendent Ed Swartz presenting board members with an OSBA certificate. He also thanked them for their continued efforts in supporting Mid-Ohio ESC and the school districts and student they serve. The Ohio School Boards Association is […]
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Retirement open house for Crawford Park commissioner Rich Carpenter slated for Jan. 26
BUCYRUS — After 24 years as a Crawford Park District Commissioner, Rich Carpenter has decided to hang up his hat. His dedication to the Crawford Park District has made an enormous impact on the quality of life in Crawford County. As a result, there will be a retirement open house for him on Saturday, Jan, […]
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Murder at the Howard Johnson’s comes to Playhouse theater
MANSFIELD — Love is a dangerous thing. In Murder at the Howard Johnson’s, a play running at the Mansfield Playhouse, Jan 18, 19 and 25, 26, and 27, a love triangle turns into three murder plots. The three actors: Lindsay Shoup, Ryan Kiley, and Beau Roberts, play characters who concoct ways to kill off each […]
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Murder at the Howard Johnson’s
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