MANSFIELD – BrightView’s Mansfield addiction treatment center is holding a Recovery Rally to honor community partners with the Power Partners Award and mark one year of providing effective addiction treatment in Richland County. The event will take place on Feb. 22, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 580 Park Ave West in Mansfield. […]
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Janeith K. Cook
Janeith K. Cook, 80, of Mansfield, passed away at Kingston of Ashland on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Janeith was born on Jan. 9, 1942 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Gerald and Ruby (Shadel) Hershey. A proud homemaker who took pride in taking care of her family, lavishing them with many wonderful meals. Janeith enjoyed […]
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Hiland mauls Coshocton in strong showing
Hiland dominated the first half and coasted to a convincing 61-22 victory over Coshocton in Ohio girls basketball action on February 17. Last season, Hiland and Coshocton faced off on February 18, 2021 at Hiland High School. For more, click here. Recently on February 2 , Hiland squared up on Garaway in a basketball game […]
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Razor thin: Fredericktown earns tough victory over Loudonville
Fredericktown found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Loudonville 63-57 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 17. Recently on February 8 , Fredericktown squared up on Columbus Academy in a basketball game . For more, click here. Fredericktown moved in front of Loudonville 63-57 to begin the second quarter. […]
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Homerville man who fled police found in Medina County, jailed
A Medina County man who ran from police after a traffic stop outside of Ashland on Monday was caught and jailed late Tuesday, according to a news release issued by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Joseph D. Harbaugh, 19, of Homerville, was in the Medina County Jail on Thursday, charged involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another […]
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A new local shop for the little ones: Busy Bee Expressions
The everlasting pandemic has caused many communities hardships and challenges over the last two years. Despite all of the obstacles, local areas like Ashland continue to grow, adding new restaurants and shops to their downtowns. On Feb. 1, Busy Bee Expressions, LLC. opened its doors to the community, offering many gifts geared towards all ages, […]
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North Central State College honored at national DREAM conference
MANSFIELD — During the opening session of the National Conference of Achieving the Dream (DREAM 2022), a virtual convening of community college leaders, practitioners, and advocates from across the United States, Achieving the Dream (ATD) awarded North Central State College with a “Special Recognition” for progress toward improving student success and closing equity gaps. The […]
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6-State Trooper Project to focus on Interstate 75
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce speed, safety belts, and OVI on Interstate 75. The project will run from 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 18 through 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 20. The high-visibility campaign includes the Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police and […]
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Ohio study finds COVID-19 stimulus checks linked to record increase in opioid deaths
COLUMBUS — Economic stimulus checks meant to aid in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to the record surge in Americans who died of opioid overdoses, according to a study by the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science. The Ohio Attorney General’s peer-reviewed study, titled “COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments […]
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Crawford County health board honors libraries as 2021 public health partners of the year
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Board of Health in January unanimously voted to recognize and award both the Bucyrus Public Library and the Crestline Public Library as the 2021 Public Health Partner of the Year at each of their respective February board meetings. The Board of Health annually reviews collaborative activities Crawford County Public Health […]