What is your question?We wrote this story in response to a reader question. Do you have something you’d like our news team to investigate? Submit your questions here. Question: The city of Mansfield is considering raising water rates. One of the proposed charges each month is a “readiness to serve” charge. What in the world does […]
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Mansfield orders demolition of West Park shopping center’s main building
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has placed demolition orders on the crumbing L-shaped shopping strip at 1157 Park Ave. West. The building makes up most of the retail space at the West Park Shopping Center. Mansfield’s Codes and Permits Department inspected the property on Sept. 14 and found it to be unfit for human habitation […]
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Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund awards grants
MANSFIELD – The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation recently held its annual luncheon and awarded over $40,000 in grants and announced the JoAnn Dutton Award honoree. For the fourth year in a row, the WF granted $25,000 to Richland County Youth and Family Council for the childcare initiative. RCYFC has matched the $25,000 […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol recruiting next generation of troopers on TikTok
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is recruiting the next generation of state troopers on its new TikTok account that launched today. The Patrol’s TikTok account can be found at @OfficialOSHP. The new TikTok account will primarily be utilized for recruitment purposes to promote interaction and create a community of engagement with those seeking […]
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Rudolph John Bauer
Rudolph John Bauer, 96, of Mansfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Born September 12, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio, Rudolph was the son of John and Mary (Neider) Bauer. He was a 1945 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he […]
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Diamond Wipes International completes $5 million Bucyrus expansion
BUCYRUS – Diamond Wipes International announced Tuesday that it has completed a nearly $5 million project for a production line at their facility in Bucyrus. The newly added line creates five full-time positions in addition to the 75 positions they currently employ. “Diamond Wipes is growing, and the Bucyrus location generates about 20% of the […]
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Alicia Marie Auck
Alicia M. (Pitzen) Auck, age 41, resident of Shelby, died Friday, November 11, 2022. Born May 6, 1981, in Bucyrus to Jacob Pitzen and Linda (Gregory) Richman, she has been a Shelby resident for the past few years. Alicia was a lover of plants and animals, especially her dog Honey. She also enjoyed crafting and […]
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Ohio AG sets the table for $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart for its part in opioid epidemic
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and a team of negotiators have set the table for a national agreement that would hold Walmart accountable for its role in the opioid-addiction crisis and provide $3.1 billion to participating states, cities, counties and other local governments for recovery efforts. Yost and 15 other attorneys general – […]
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Section of Arlington Ave. closed in Mansfield through Nov. 18
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Arlington Avenue from Euclid Avenue heading west to the first alley heading north. The road has been closed is set to re-open Friday Nov. 18 […]
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Mikle Curtis
Mikle Curtis, 76, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away at his home on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born in Carter County, Kentucky on December 15, 1945 to Lula (Mullins) Wilson. Mike retired from General Motors as a skilled trade mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was not only […]