MANSFIELD — A parcel with approximately 111 grams (almost four ounces) of MDMA, a methamphetamine commonly known as ecstasy, was intercepted Thursday by federal and local authorities. According to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit, a Homeland Security (HSI) agent based in Cleveland notified local authorities on Aug. 16 that the drugs, which originated […]
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Third- and fourth-generation owners celebrate Wilging’s Fine Meats’ 100th anniversary
MANSFIELD — Statistically, Wilging’s Fine Meats shouldn’t be in business. Now operated by its third- and fourth-generation owners, the meat market has outlasted nearly a dozen other businesses that it once operated alongside at a former market on the corner of Third and Walnut streets. Despite all odds, Wilging’s celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. […]
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Ohio AG continues to address robocalls
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Thursday announced 12 phone service providers have agreed to adopt anti-robocall practices as part of an initiative with his office and 50 other attorneys general. The agreement with Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and other service providers will help protect consumers from illegal robocalls and make it easier for […]
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Holmes Center Road re-open in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY — Holmes Center Road, at the bridge over U.S. 30, has re-opened, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The road had been previously closed for bridge repairs as a part of the U.S. 30 construction project currently underway.
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Richland County commissioners OK increase in court-appointed attorney fees
MANSFIELD — Court-appointed attorneys in Richland County will see an increase in fees, effective Jan. 1, the first such increase in almost two decades. Whether it’s enough to satisfy local defense attorneys — and the judges who rely upon them to represent indigent clients — remains to be seen. County commissioners, after an 80-minute meeting […]
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Mansfield man lands dream job at 85
MANSFIELD — Dan Galat isn’t one to stay idle. The 85-year-old Mansfield man has a history of keeping busy, dating back to his childhood and adolescence when he worked at his father’s grocery store. “When I was six years old, I wanted to go and be with my dad, so he would have me pack […]
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Kings Peak Gallery
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Mansfield Motor Speedway hosts Dirt Million Event Aug. 23-25
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department reminds the community of the “Dirt Million Event” taking place at Mansfield Motor Speedway on Crall Road Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. each night. This event attracts racers and attendees from across the nation and large crowds are expected each day. “We are asking the community […]
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Gallery: After-school program
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Y Kids Club: before- & after-school program expands to Lucas, Mansfield school districts
MANSFIELD — Beginning the 2019-20 school year, the Mansfield Area Y will now be serving Mansfield City Schools, Lucas Community Schools, and Lexington Local families with a quality, licensed before- and after-school program in the elementary schools and community center. “We look forward to expanding our services to Mansfield City Schools and the Lucas community,” […]