MANSFIELD — The Richland County Prosecutor’s office alleges that a child was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into the Mansfield Correctional Institution, topping the most recent list of indictments. Kim C. Covington was indicted on illegal conveyance of drugs on to the grounds of a specified governmental facility, said Jodie Schumacher, the first […]
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BalloonFest to take flight beginning Thursday
ASHLAND – Nearly 30 hot air balloons will fill the skies over Ashland beginning Thursday as part of the 27th annual Ashland BalloonFest. The 2017 edition of BalloonFest kicks off at Freer Field with the Miller Hawkins Fresh Foods Backyard BBQ featuring Charcoal Mafia BBQ from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Opening Ceremonies will take […]
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One lane of U.S. 30 West to close on June 29
MANSFIELD — Due to road repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. The US 30 westbound slow lane between Main Street and Springmill Street. The westbound lane will be closed at 8 a.m. on June 29. It is expected to be re-opened by the end […]
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Flag raising to honor Korean War veteran McLain
MANSFIELD — An American flag will be raised on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in front of the Richland County courthouse at 6 p.m. to honor deceased Richland County USAF Korean War Veteran Kenneth M. McLain Jr. Bruce Phipps, Commander of the Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel, said McLain served in the USAF from Aug. 21, […]
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Mansfield police shift includes tragedy & silliness
MANSFIELD — I didn’t know what to expect riding shotgun in a Mansfield Police car at night. And in my one night of co-piolting the Mansfield crime scene I saw uncomfortable things, silly things and learned about a side of the city I rarely see. Soon after the shift began, upbeat Mansfield police officer Joe […]
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Modern Woodmen fundraiser generates $6,500 for Crestview athletics
OLIVESBURG — Modern Woodmen of America members in Ashland and Mansfield recently helped raise money for the Crestview Athletics Boosters with a special fundraising event on Saturday, June 24. The event, which included a 4-man golf scramble tournament and several other golf-related competitions, raised $6,500. This includes $2,500 matched by Modern Woodmen through the organization’s […]
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Beards Behind Bars invades OSR July 1
MANSFIELD — Mike Weaver wandered into the world of flourishing facial hair in an unorthodox way. He sported a goatee for years before neglecting a razor. He has not shaved since Sept. 1, 2013. “I was trying to get my wife to quit smoking. She was never fond of (my full beard),” he said. “After […]
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ODOT closes Ohio 254 from July 5-18 for bridge work
GALION — State Route 19, between State Route 100 and Orr Rd., will close Wednesday, July 5 for bridge maintenance, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 19 to SR 100, west on SR 100, continue northwest on SR 100 to SR 103, east on SR 103 […]
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New owner of Olivesburg General Store received divine inspiration
OLIVESBURG — The new owner of Olivesburg General Store says divine intervention led her to purchase the business. Tia Sponsler and her husband, Aaron, bought the store from previous owner, Connie Tucker after Tia felt a higher power pushing her to own a business. “About 10 months ago, the Lord spoke to my heart and […]
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Olivesburg General Store Photo Gallery
DSC_0578.JPG DSC_0562.JPG DSC_0563.JPG DSC_0564.JPG DSC_0566.JPG DSC_0567.JPG DSC_0568.JPG DSC_0569.JPG DSC_0580.JPG DSC_0581.JPG DSC_0583.JPG DSC_0585.JPG DSC_0586.JPG DSC_0588.JPG DSC_0590.JPG DSC_0591.JPG Tia Sponsler and her husband (not pictured) recently took ownership of the Olivesburg General Store.