Photographer David Picking shot this photo on the north side of the Clearfork Reservoir shortly after the pandemic hit. Michele Pappas’ two granddaughters pose with a puzzle she sent them. Since Pappas cannot see her granddaughters during the pandemic, she made them a custom puzzle with family photos. We couldn’t start to imagine how the […]
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Richland County Foundation offers support for children’s summer activities
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Summertime Kids Committee Chaired by Foundation Board of Trustee member Jotika Shetty along with members from the community awarded $44,556 in Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 were given to support creative, educational and fun-filled activities for hundreds […]
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State Route 4 closes section for bridge repairs on June 8
GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly road construction schedule. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 bridge repairs NEW IMPACTS State Route 4, between state Route 103 west and Washington Street/Clady Road, will close Monday, June 8 for a bridge […]
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Richland Public Health confirms bat found with rabies in Springfield Twp.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – A bat in Springfield Township was submitted for rabies testing and was confirmed positive with rabies by the Ohio Department of Health on May 28, according to a press release issued by Richland Public Health. The bat had no direct contact with any person, was found outdoors, and was observed acting abnormally […]
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Batten down the hatches, big winds are on the way
MANSFIELD — The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a press release warning of high winds in the region. What to expect: A strong cold front will move east across Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania later this afternoon and evening. A line of thunderstorms are expected to develop just west of I-71, along and […]
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Balderson: We cannot end racism with violence
COLUMBUS — Congressman Troy Balderson released the following statement regarding incidents that occurred Thursday night in Columbus. “Violence in all forms is wrong. This includes the protests that led to rioting overnight in Columbus. Every member of our community deserves to feel safe. Right now, many do not. Black Americans do not. Central Ohio families […]
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Peaceful protest planned for Saturday in Mansfield against police killing of Minneapolis man
MANSFIELD — A peaceful protest against the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis is planned for Central Park in downtown Mansfield on Saturday at 11 a.m. Skylar McKinney, one of the organizers, said the recent killing of George Floyd by an officer who pinned the man’s neck to the pavement with his knee, […]
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GALLERY: End-of-the Year Parade at Malabar Intermediate School
Superintendent Stan Jefferson hands out pizzas during the end-of-the-year parade at Malabar Intermediate. IMG_9195.JPG IMG_9197.JPG IMG_9199.JPG IMG_9201.JPG IMG_9203.JPG IMG_9205.JPG IMG_9207.JPG IMG_9208.JPG IMG_9209.JPG IMG_9211.JPG IMG_9214.JPG IMG_9215.JPG IMG_9216.JPG IMG_9217.JPG IMG_9221.JPG IMG_9222.JPG IMG_9225.JPG IMG_9226.JPG IMG_9227.JPG IMG_9228.JPG IMG_9231.JPG
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Two arrested, suspected drugs seized after Mansfield Police respond to shots fired call
MANSFIELD — A shots fired call led to the arrest of two people on Thursday night, according to a Mansfield Police report. Jacques D. Sutton, 28, was charged with felonious assault and possession of drugs, while Naraziah F. Foster, 20, was also charged with possession of drugs. Both were served warrants and taken to the […]
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Yost issues annual Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse report
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released the 2019 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report, in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “No case is more difficult than one involving a missing child,” Yost said. “Kids are a top target for exploitation by human traffickers and other predators, […]