(Continued from Two-way conversion survey results express division) Forty percent of the merchants favored the two-way conversion, and 24 percent thought neither would stimulate economic and cultural growth. If the merchants were to choose a project between the two, however, according to the results in the survey, they would choose the Reunification of Central Park. […]
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Two-way conversion survey results express division
Two downtown revitalization projects were proposed for downtown Mansfield in 2013. The two project ideas, the reunification of Central Park and the conversion of Main and Diamond Streets to two-way traffic, remain on the table for the city council of Mansfield. Opinions from Central Park merchants were published, but what about the merchants along Main and Diamond […]
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Light pillars paint Tuesday night sky
As temperatures dropped, many Richland County residents noticed beams of light streaking up into the night sky. “I got home about 9 p.m. last night and when I got out of my truck I noticed them over the trees across the cornfield,” said Adam Bowman who lives just north of Mansfield. “I could see them […]
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Wind chill values expected to drop again tonight
The National Weather Service in Cleveland reported, at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, that the hazardous weather outlook for north central and northwest Ohio extends through the night. Wind chills values are expected to drop to -10 to -15 again overnight as the next push of arctic air arrives. A wind chill advisory may again be needed Thursday night […]
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Roger Heston resigns from Ontario Council
Ontario Councilman-at-Large Roger Heston has submitted his letter of resignation from Ontario Council “effective immediately.” In an email sent to Richland County Republican Party Chairman Mike Casto and Ontario Council President Larry Collins on Jan. 20, Heston stated, “I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I am resigning my Council At-Large at the City of Ontario […]
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Shelby partners with Efficiency Smart for energy efficiency services
The City of Shelby has joined the other public power communities that subscribe to Efficiency Smart’s comprehensive energy efficiency services. The partnership, designed to save money and reduce energy usage for Shelby Division of Electric and Telecommunications customers, officially began on January 1, 2014 and will run through December 31, 2016. “We’re excited to begin […]
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Temple Christian knocks off East Knox
MANSFIELD – The Tuesday night matchup between East Knox and Temple Christian (TCS) had scoring bursts on either end and plenty of lead changes in between. The Bulldogs leaped out to a 11-0 lead early in the first quarter and seemed to be in control. Then, Crusaders’ point guard Emonde Adkins led a scoring charge […]
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Lady Flames top Plymouth in OT
It’s been an up and down season for the Mansfied Christian girls program. With 1:30 to go, the Lady Flames turned what might have been heartbreak into elation with a 43-40 victory. The teams battled to a 21-18 score at half. The teams remained close until Plymouth extended their lead by 9 points with 90 […]
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Northwest Ohio youth and adults travel to annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of youth and adults from churches and schools in northwest Ohio are traveling to Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual March for Life on Jan. 22. The event draws tens of thousands of youth and pro-life supporters from across the country each year to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. […]
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Pioneer Career and Technology Center receives Auditor of State Award
A recent financial audit of Pioneer Career & Technology Center by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Pioneer’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. Auditor Yost’s letter of recognition, which accompanied the award states, “Clean and accurate record keeping are the foundation for […]