Randy John Cassavaugh, 65, of Nova, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, of complications from Covid-19 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born February 28, 1956, in Plattsburgh, New York, to the late Ida (Reynolds) and Hubert Cassavaugh. Randy was a horse driver and trainer for harness racing. He raced under the stable name “Footprints […]
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It’s official: Richland County Land Bank accepts second former Westinghouse property
MANSFIELD — Bart Hamilton isn’t sure what the Richland County Land Bank will find when it starts cleaning up the 13-acre “concrete jungle” formerly owned by Westinghouse. But the chairman of the Land Bank board can’t wait to get started on an estimated $5 million brownfield remediation and cleanup of the concrete slab and the […]
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Howard “Pat” Patrick Norris
Howard “Pat” Patrick Norris, 54, of Bellville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born October 23, 1967, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Lorretta (Vermillion) and Howard L. Norris. He graduated from Ontario High School. A hard worker who immensely enjoyed his work, he was the owner of Norris […]
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Public transit: Cooperation, not taking ‘no’ for an answer is key, says expert
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today marks the fourth day featuring a series of stories over four days that examines the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. JOHNSTOWN — In a dozen years as the village manager of Johnstown, Ohio, Jim Lenner learned to think outside the box. How about $75 million outside of the box thinking in […]
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These operator tips should prevent skid steer
When you operate skid steer equipment for a living, safety is of the utmost importance. Not only are you at risk of harm during your workday, but so are many of your coworkers and passing pedestrians. As such, it’s vital that you know how to best protect yourself and those around you to get the […]
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Who in the world is doing public transit well, even during a pandemic?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the fourth day in a series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — So who is doing public transit via buses well in the United States and around the world, even during a pandemic? As Richland County Transit prepares to launch a transit development plan in […]
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DeWine urges masks, testing and vaccinations amid surging Omicron variant
COLUMBUS — Public health officials are urging Ohioans to get vaccinated and mask up indoors in response to a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations. “We’re looking at an impact of COVID-19 that is unlike anything we’ve seen before in this pandemic,” said Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health. Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday […]
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Mansfield, Richland County leaders entertain idea of increased public transit funding, operations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the fourth day in a series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Voices are growing among those — both inside and outside city government — who think it’s time for the City of Mansfield to contribute more to public transportation. As the Richland County Transit […]
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OSHP warns against driving impaired for New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers who intend to celebrate the New Year’s holiday to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. The New Year’s holiday reporting period begins Thursday, Dec. 30 at midnight and […]
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Mt. Lebanon escapes close call with Hiland
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Mt. Lebanon to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Hiland 55-47 on December 29 in Pennsylvania girls high school basketball action. Recently on December 22 , Hiland squared up on Garaway in a basketball game . For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback […]