MANSFIELD — Richland County will soon have an environmental enforcement officer. The Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority board on Wednesday approved the hiring of an environmental officer, which would help reduce illegal dumping throughout the county. In late November, solid waste district authority Director Eddie Hale told county commissioners he planned to visit townships […]
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All Hands On Deck: Ashland’s recent success a testament to program’s depth
ASHLAND — Even without one of the top wrestlers in the state, Ashland acquitted itself admirably. The short-handed Arrows won their record-setting fifth consecutive J.C. Gorman Invitational team title over the weekend at Mansfield Senior, edging Medina Buckeye by the thinnest of margins. Ashland finished with 221 points to Buckeye’s 219. What’s more, the Arrows […]
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Vickie Taylor’s Interaction on Public Facebook Group
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Galion City School board approves 2022-2023 school calendar
GALION — The Galion City School District Board of Education has approved the district calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. The opening day for students in grades kindergarten through 12 will be Wednesday, Aug. 17. The end of the first semester and final day for students and staff before winter break is Friday, Dec. 16. […]
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What are the classifications of hazardous waste?
Experts classify any item or substance that can harm people’s health or the environment as hazardous waste. To manage and dispose of this waste appropriately, it’s crucial to know which category it belongs to. You may be wondering what the classifications of hazardous waste are. If you’re curious, read on to learn more. Hazardous waste […]
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The Golden Burrito offers drive-thru Mexican fare
MANSFIELD — Cirílo Martinez knows there’s no such thing as a perfect dish. But he’s determined that every meal served at The Golden Burrito be as close as possible. “It can’t be perfect, but it bothers me if it’s not the best,” said Martinez, who owns the area’s only non-chain drive-thru Mexican restaurant. Martinez opened […]
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Auditor: Improper Medicaid payments to prisoners, deceased exceed $118 million in Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Medicaid failed to recoup more than $118.5 million in erroneous duplicate payments or improperly paid for the managed care of prison inmates and deceased residents during a three-year period, according to state Auditor Keith Faber. The auditor announced the findings on Thursday in an emailed press release. The total […]
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Former long-time Mansfield City Council member dies at age 72
MANSFIELD — Walden “Butch” Jefferson, a long-time former member of Mansfield City Council, died on Monday at age 72. Jefferson represented the 4th Ward on council for 16 years before losing in 2019 an election for a fifth term to Alomar Davenport. During his time on City Council, Jefferson was a fierce defender of north […]
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Mansfield Police Sgt. Napier to retire Jan. 16
MANSFIELD — Sergeant Sara L. Mosier-Napier has announced her retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective Sunday, Jan. 16. Mosier-Napier was appointed to the department on Aug. 21, 2006. “Sara’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police, the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the best […]
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East Knox bounces Mt. Gilead in up-and-down tilt
East Knox took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Mt. Gilead 55-35 in Ohio girls basketball on January 12. Last season, East Knox and Mt Gilead squared up on December 19, 2020 at East Knox High School last season. For a full recap, click here. East Knox’s authority showed as it carried a […]