Shelby Mayor Marilyn John announced Friday morning the city of Shelby is assigning an officer to the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Shelby Police Department Officer Aaron Bushey will serve on the unit. “Officer Aaron Bushey has worked diligently along with Chief Roub over the last couple of years to improve and increase his drug expertise, and he […]
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Richland County Foundation awards grants through Connections Fund
The mission of the Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to give back to the community. The 2014 grant recipients were announced during Connections’ Winter Gala held January 24 at the Mansfield Art Center. This year the Connections Fund awarded five grants focusing on youth that totaled more than $6,200. Big Brothers & […]
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Husted announces statewide candidate petitions for May primary
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the complete list of candidates who filed with his office to run for statewide offices. Candidates filing petitions include: Attorney General: Mike DeWine (R), Steven R. Linnabary (L), David Pepper (D) Auditor of State: John Patrick Carney (D), Robert C. Coogan (L), David A. Yost (R) Governor/Lt. Governor: […]
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Henson swears in Robinson and bids farewell to Common Pleas Court
A crowd filed into Judge James Deweese’s courtroom on Friday afternoon to watch as Brent Robinson was sworn in as the new judge to the Richland County Common Pleas Court. Robinson was sworn in by retiring Judge James D. Henson. An open house for Henson was held after the ceremony. Robinson is replacing Henson, who […]
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Minutemen corral Colts
The Lexington Minutemen picked up an Ohio Cardinal Conference (OCC) victory on Friday night by beating the Clear Cork Colts by 17 at Lexington High School. Lexington’s 1971-1972 state runner-up boys basketball team was in attendance and were treated to a sample of their alma mater’s best basketball this season. Lexington jumped out to an […]
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Tygers fall to Orrville
MANSFIELD — The postgame meeting was longer than usual — a lot longer — but the message was simple enough. “We’ve got to do some soul searching,” Mansfield Senior coach J.T. Reese said. And with good reason. The Tygers were outscored 25-14 in the second quarter and could never dig themselves out of the hole […]
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Phil Scott announces bid for Richland County commissioner
Mansfield City Council President Phil Scott announced his plans to run for Richland County commissioner in the November 2014 open race. “As President of Mansfield City Council and former Richland County Clerk of Courts, I have the experience necessary to help put our region back to work,” said Phil Scott. “For too long, Richland County […]
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Lady Flames keep rolling, win third straight over Heritage
The Mansfield Christian Lady Flames (MCS) hosted the Heritage Christian Lady Conquers (Canton) in girls varsity basketball on Thursday night. Down early, MCS stormed back to win, 41-32 The Lady Conquers jumped out to an early 13-4 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Flames responded in the second whittling the lead down to 17-12 […]
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School closings and delays announced for Friday, Feb. 7
The following Richland County schools have announced delays today. School Name Open Closed One Hour Delay Two Hour Delay Clear Fork Valley Local School District x Clear Fork Christian Preschool x Crestview Local School District x Discovery School x Foundation Academy of Mansfield […]
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Lady Lex falls to Ashland
The Ashland Lady Arrows came to Clever Lane to take on Lexington in girls varsity basketball on Thursday night. The Lady Arrows picked up an OCC win, 49-27. The Lady Arrows leaped out to a 14-8 lead in the first doubled that tally at half, 28-16 and never look back. They cruised through the second […]