MANSFIELD — A head-on fatal crash late Thursday afternoon led to a diesel fuel spill that closed North Main Street, according to the Mansfield Police Department. The identities of the drivers involved in the crash were not released Thursday evening, according to Capt. Chad Brubaker. Police said the crash happened at 5:48 p.m. just north […]
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John Mack Jr. sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Melinda Davis
MANSFIELD — Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop said he felt mixed emotions following the sentencing of John Mack Jr. on Thursday. After a 14-day trial in the Richland County Common Pleas Court, a jury found Mack guilty of the murder of his ex-girlfriend Melinda Davis of Shelby. Mack was convicted and charged on 17 counts, […]
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Over 70 businesses offering prizes to shoppers on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 with Christmas Caroling and letters to Santa as a new addition
MANSFIELD — Richland County area businesses will once again be participating in the Small Business Saturday Prize Program organized by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and their partners. The event highlights locally-owned small businesses and will feature two simple ways for shoppers to win prizes. On November 26th, shoppers are invited to visit […]
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Downtown Improvement Advisory Board recommends funds for linear park design
MANSFIELD — The Downtown Improvement Advisory Board on Thursday recommended Mansfield spend up to $15,250 to help fund the conceptual design of a proposed downtown linear park. That would cover half the estimated cost of the work to be done by Edge, a Columbus-based planning, landscape architecture and urban design firm. The park planned along […]
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Student Services Team Presents to MOESC Board of Governors, Maintenance Recognized
MANSFIELD — During the November 16th meeting of the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors, Jennifer Crum, Student Services Director, led a presentation. The presentation, titled “Our Mission, Leading Change, and Refining Services for Mid-Ohio,” was led with Related and Behavior Services team leaders Michelle Patrick, Assistant Student Services Director; Sarah Mace, OT Lead; […]
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Etta Strojek
LEXINGTON: Etta Rhuan Strojek died early Nov. 15, 2022, unexpectedly after recent cardiac issues. She had just turned 83 a week earlier. She was her children’s best friend and a compassionate soul. She was a realtor for 30 years with merit and awards serving at the former Century 21 All Gold Realty, Bowman realty branch […]
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Crestview’s Barker, Haverdill pick up All-Northwest District honors
OLIVESBURG — He is Crestview’s career leader in sacks, and now Owen Barker is the top Division V lineman in all of northwest Ohio. A senior, Barker was selected the Division V Lineman of the Year when the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the All-Northwest District teams Wednesday. Crestview’s Steve Haverdill was selected the Coach […]
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GALLERY: “Sister Act: The Musical” at the Renaissance
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CF’s Riddle, Galion’s Kurtzman headline Division IV All-Northwest District team
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork and Galion were both big winners when the All-Northwest District football team was announced Wednesday evening. Galion’s Landon Kurtzman was selected the Division IV Defensive Player of the Year, while Clear Fork’s Kaden Riddle was chosen the Lineman of the Year. Clear Fork’s Dave Carroll was the Coach of the Year. […]
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Back-To-Back: Mansfield Senior’s Mekhi Bradley repeats as NW district Defensive Player of Year
MANSFIELD — He was the heartbeat of north central Ohio’s best defense and for the second year in a row, Mansfield Senior’s Mekhi Bradley is the Northwest District’s Division III Defensive Player of the Year. A physical 6-foot, 240-pound linebacker, Bradley was one of three Tygers to take home individual honors when the Ohio Prep […]