Inside the Sherman RoomThis story is from Mary McKinley, who operates the Sherman Room at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. The Sherman Room is a treasure trove of local historical content. For more of Mary’s posts, blogs, and content, be sure to check out this link. MANSFIELD — Happy holidays from the Sherman Room! […]
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Ohio’s winter storm warnings extended through Dec. 24 at 7 a.m.
COLUMBUS — The information below was valid as of Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m., according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The information in this status update is rapidly changing and information may not be accurate beyond the date/time listed. Status The winter weather system continues to move across the state producing snow, […]
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Generator-powered Richland County EMA provides winter storm update
MANSFIELD — The irony was not lost on Rebecca Owens that the Richland County Emergency Management Agency office lost power on Friday afternoon. But the new EMA director, her office inside the Peoples Community Center at 597 Park Ave. East powered by a generator, still met with media during a online update session. The winter storm […]
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Gary Nikolaus
Gary Allen Nikolaus, 74, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Brookwood Place Assisted Living. He was born in Mansfield on January 10, 1948, to the late Robert and Maxine (Ryder) Nikolaus. After graduating from Madison High School, Gary attended The University of Akron and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in […]
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Mansfield police to bolster crime technology, officer recruitment with $466,000 in state grants
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department flipped the switch Thursday on technology that triples its gunshot sound-detection program. On Friday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a $272,000 state grant that will fund that increased ShotSpotter technology for another year — and also provide more funding for its automated license plate reader cameras. The grant, along with […]
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State officials continue to monitor dangerous winter storm sweeping through Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the winter storm that is impacting Ohio. As this is a dangerous weather system, the Ohio EMA, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to provide midday status updates throughout the weekend to heighten awareness of critical […]
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Reta B. Kirsh
Reta B. Kirsh, 87, of Ontario, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Her family affectionately describes Reta as a tender soul, with a nurturing heart and the most intense smile and sweet eyes. Her favorite time of year was winter, as she saw the beauty in the ice hanging from […]
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John Ernest Roe
John Ernest Roe, 69, of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born March 11, 1953 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, John was the son of Ernest and Beatrice (King) Roe. John was a 1971 graduate of Lexington High School, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a […]
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Power outages being reported in Richland County on Friday due to winter storm
MANSFIELD — Power outages are cropping up around Richland County on Friday due to the strong winter storm, according to county Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens. The storm that blasted across north central Ohio late Thursday night with snow, powerful winds and icy cold is a quick baptism of fire for Owens, who took […]
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OhioHealth employee makes 350 ornaments in memory of mother
Editor’s NoteThis story idea was submitted by a reader through our Open Source platform. Do you have a suggested story for our news team? Let us know here. MANSFIELD — Joan Hardman doesn’t stop serving when she clocks out of the cafeteria at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She simply hangs up her spatula and spoon and […]