MANSFIELD, Ohio — During a press conference Thursday morning, the Richland Community Prayer Network, an organization consisting of lead pastors from at least 66 congregations in Richland County, issued a proclamation recommending that this Sunday, July 26, be “set apart for corporate prayer, public repentance and private fasting to the Almighty God,” as stated in […]
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Deputy treated at hospital after dog bite
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy was taken to OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Thursday morning after she was bitten by a dog while she was on official business at 129 Blymer Ave. According to a report from the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stacy Dittrich was attempting to make contact with someone at the residence to […]
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Shelby names Steve Lifer interim Director of Finance
SHELBY, Ohio – After more than two months, the city of Shelby is no longer without a director of finance since Shelby City Council named Steve Lifer to fill the vacancy. Lifer’s confirmation as interim Director of Finance and Public Record comes after some pressure on Mayor Steve Schag to fill the position after the […]
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Shiloh preparing for 49th Annual Firemen’s Ox Roast
SHILOH, Ohio – More than 8,200 pounds of beef are being prepared for the 49th Annual Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast scheduled for Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25 in Shiloh on State Route 603. Early Thursday morning, the more than 4 tons of beef was thrown into a pit that is 6 feet deep, […]
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New Shawshank Trail signs to draw attention to sites
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the addition of new Shawshank Trail Signs to be erected at the Hollywood filming sites from the movie “The Shawshank Redemption.” The signs will allow visitors, locals and even those unfamiliar, to more easily recognize the sites which are located in Mansfield, Ashland and […]
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Renaissance to present ‘Mary Poppins’
MANSFIELD, Ohio- The beloved Disney classic film and hit Broadway musical “Mary Poppins” will be presented as the first event of the 2015-2016 Richland Bank Broadway Series and the 2015-2016 Renaissance Season. Based on the “Mary Poppins” series of books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film featuring Julie Andrews and Dick van […]
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Funding released for sidewalk, curb repair at OSU’s Mansfield Campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio —State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that the State Controlling Board approved the release of $1,148,996.48 to The Ohio State University for the purpose of replacing sidewalks, parking lots, and curbs at the Mansfield Campus. “As we continue to grow our campus district, it is imperative to keep up the infrastructure in […]
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Shelby student awarded National FFA scholarship
SHELBY, Ohio — The National FFA Organization awarded a $1,000 The Earl F. “Doc” Kantner scholarship to Brianna Gwirtz of the Shelby High School FFA. The scholarship is sponsored by Ohio FFA Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Gwirtz plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Ohio State […]
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SimpleFire artisan food truck serves wood-fired pizza on wheels
LEXINGTON, Ohio – When it comes to unique eateries in Richland County, pizza from a genuine wood-fired oven is a delicious deviation from the norm. But pizza from a wood-fired oven in the back of a food truck is basically the equivalent of a unicorn. This mythical menu option is being brought to life by […]
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Mary Strouse
Mary Marie Strouse, 90, of Loudonville, died Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2015 in Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville following an extended illness. Mary was born June 14, 1925 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Isaac Simeon and LeVera Marie (Milburn) Overholser. She was a 1947 graduate of The Ohio State University with a […]