BUCYRUS – Bucyrus High School senior Trinity James, a member of the Class of 2019, will enroll in the Nursing program at Marion Technical College ahead of the game thanks to encouragement from a family member. James earned 21 college credits through the College Credit Plus program at Bucyrus High School and will save her […]
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Madison graduate sworn-in as Mansfield police officer
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department has a new police officer. Brittney Pennywitt was sworn-in Monday morning. She will continue training with Lt. Mike Napier over the next several months, captain Shari Robertson said. “It’s very exciting. We are budgeted for 83 (staffed officers) and this is going in the right direction getting us up […]
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The Foster Gang: Centerburg’s burglary & arson ring
CENTERBURG — The evening of Monday, Dec. 18, 1911, Hilliar Township constable Samuel Gould was upset about something at the Foster house in Centerburg, standing in front of the house making a scene. Neighbors called the police and Marshal L. B. Evans arrested the constable for the noisy fracas, despite the interference of Charles Foster, […]
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Fugitives from Mansfield, Galion, Plymouth, Willard among Most Wanted
MANSFIELD — Four fugitives are among this week’s Most Wanted in north central Ohio, according to a list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division. Jay Nielsen, 31, is 5-foot-7, 172 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. He is sought for a parole violation out of Michigan on original […]
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Most Wanted May 20
Jay Nielsen, 31, is 5-foot-7, 172 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. He is sought for a parole violation out of Michigan on original charge of home invasion. Authorities say Nielsen has ties to Plymouth and Willard, Ohio, Enola, Pennsylvania, and Mancelona, Michigan Stevie Conley, 33, is 5-foot-11, 160 pounds with black hair and […]
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Mansfield City Council to discuss $13.3 million in bonds for water meter replacement
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected Tuesday evening to discuss a plan to issue $13.3 million in 10-year bonds for a city-wide water meter replacement program. The bond proposal is scheduled for the council’s 7 p.m. caucus that will precede the council legislative meeting. No vote on the bonds is expected Tuesday. Three committee […]
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GALLERY: Oak Hill Cottage
A picture of Oak Hill Cottage back in the 1800’s..JPG A hand painted bedroom suite..JPG An antique buggy and dolls in one of the bedrooms Wedding gown worn by family members..JPG
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Mansfield’s Oak Hill Cottage preserves 19th century lifestyle
This is the second article of a series on area fun places to visit this summer following the RichHistory event. MANSFIELD – Oak Hill Cottage is a large “cottage villa” in the Gothic Revival style. Railroad builder and grist mill owner, John Riley Robinson, built the home beside a giant old oak tree in 1847, […]
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Columbus Zoo attractions gallery
Dinosaur Island Dinosaur Island Falcon Fall Falcon Fall Sugar Glider Sugar Glider Dinosaur Island
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New rides debut at the Columbus Zoo
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is gearing up for even more summer fun with the addition of new rides and attractions. This May, guests will be able to enjoy a journey back in time on the Dinosaur Island boat ride and get an adrenaline rush on two new rides in the Zoo’s Jungle […]