MANSFIELD — Calling all love birds. Judge Frank Ardis Jr. will be performing a group wedding ceremony on Monday, Feb. 14, 2023 at noon at the Mansfield Municipal Court. Anyone interested in being married at the courthouse, located at 30 N. Diamond Street, Mansfield, should contact secretary Kerry Nelson by Feb. 10 at 419-755-9615.
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11 people killed on Ohio roads over New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS – Eleven people were killed on Ohio roadways this New Year holiday, according to provisional statistics compiled by the State Highway Patrol. During the four-day reporting period, from Friday, Dec. 30, at midnight until Monday, Jan. 2, at 11:59 p.m., 11 people were killed in nine fatal crashes. Impairment was a factor in six […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts presents annual Father-Daughter Ball on Jan. 21
MANSFIELD — Tickets for Richland Academy of the Arts’ annual Father-Daughter Ball are on sale now. The Midwinter’s Night Dream Ball will take place at the academy on Jan. 21. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for hors d’oeurves. A photographer will snap a photo of each fairy princess and her king on this magical […]
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GALLERY: Mansfield police investigating shooting death
DSC_0649.JPG DSC_0662.JPG DSC_0667.JPG Mansfield police responded to an alleged homicide on Tuesday morning at Quality Inn & Suites, 500 N. Trimble Road. (Richland Source file photo) DSC_0675.JPG IMG_5172.jpg IMG_5174.jpg
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UPDATE: Mansfield police seek public’s help after shooting death of 16-year-old at Trimble Road hotel
Editor’s NoteThis story was updated at 3:12 p.m. after a Mansfield police press release, which is attached at the bottom of this story. MANSFIELD — Mansfield police late Tuesday morning were investigating a shooting death at Quality Inn & Suites, 500 N. Trimble Road. Richland County Coroner Chief Investigator Bob Ball said the body of a […]
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Doug Geiser becomes AU’s 15th head football coach
Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published on the Ashland University Eagles sports information website. ASHLAND — Doug Geiser has become the 15th head football coach in the history of Ashland University, as announced by AU Director of Athletics Al King on Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t think my feet have touched the ground since I received […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
MANSFIELD – Last month, we saw what a strong winter storm can do and the impact it makes on our roadways. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather. Ever-changing weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard. Traffic Safety […]
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Sheldon honors top Richland County Sheriff’s Office personnel
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has announced the top awards for his department in 2022. The Sheriff recognized selected employees for their hard work, accomplishments and distinguished service in the just completed calendar year. In addition to those listed below, other employees received certificates of Commendations and Merit, lifesaving awards, and letters of […]
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Opinion: Football, at its highest levels, has always been a violent sport
Basketball is a contact sport. Soccer is a contact sport. Wrestling is a contact sport. Football, played at the highest levels, is a violent sport. The entire sports-watching country was reminded of that Monday night, even during a seemingly routine play. Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin, 24, made a physical tackle against Cincinnati wide […]
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A unique Christmas truce in 1914 momentarily halted World War I hostilities
Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Dec. 5, 2018. It is being republished here via a collaborative agreement. World War I was one of the most destructive events in human history. Over the course of the four year conflict (1914 to 1918), around 10 million military personnel lost their […]