MANSFIELD — Mansfield Municipal Court judges Jerry Ault and Frank Ardis have seen much progress in the 17 years since creation of one of the state’s first court for criminal offenders with mental health issues. “Before I became judge, I was an assistant (county) prosecutor for 21 years,” Ault said. “That’s how felony work goes […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District collecting milkweed seed pods
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is partnering again with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) to collect common milkweed seed pods to help foster habitats for Monarch butterflies. Milkweed seed pods are starting to mature to the point where they can be harvested. Start scouting fields and if pods appear […]
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MOESC receives BEST Grant to boost braille curriculum
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center announced Wednesday it has received a Braille Excellence for Students and Teachers grant to support its braille curriculum. The BEST Grant is a statewide project of professional development and technical assistance dedicated to braille literacy, braille instruction, braille materials and braille technology in Ohio schools. With grant funding, […]
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State authorizes RR crossing upgrades in Crawford County
COLUMBUS — On Sept. 30 the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) authorized construction of a project located on SR 4 in the village of Chatfield in Crawford County. This railroad safety project, at the north end of the village, involves the installation of flashing lights and gates. The project, in partnership with Wheeling & Lake […]
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Mansfield to receive $250,000 from National Institute of Justice
WASHINGTON D.C. — The United States Justice Department announced Wednesday that more than $17 million in grants has been earmarked for Northern Ohio, with Mansfield set to collect a chunk of that funding. According to a press release from the Justice Department, Mansfield will receive $250,000 from the National Institute of Justice. The money will […]
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Richland County Jail remains on “Compliant” status after state inspection
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Jail remains on “Compliant Jail” status after its most recent inspection through the State of Ohio’s Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. “Our staff does a great job and this report is a reflection of it,” Sheriff Steve Sheldon said. The sheriff’s office passed the State’s jail inspection by getting […]
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Undefeated Tygers & Tigers ranked No. 1 in prep football computer regions
MANSFIELD – Mansfield’s Senior’s monumental 21-14 victory over previously undefeated Sandusky on Friday night has pushed the Tygers to the top of the Division III, Region 10 rankings. Coach Chiokie Bradley’s team already owns victories over two of the region’s top five teams. The Tygers beat Norwalk 21-10 in the season opener. The Truckers are […]
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Mid-Ohio wraps up 58th season of racing this weekend
LEXINGTON – Americas Rallycross (ARX) returns this weekend to where its season began at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to crown 2019 champions. The Cooper Tires ARX of Mid-Ohio Round 2, Oct. 5 and 6, is the sixth and final round for some of the world’s elite rallycross racers and also wraps up the Mid-Ohio Sports […]
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GALLERY: Ribbon-cutting launches GrowFourth Urban Farm
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Ribbon-cutting officially launches the Stanfield family’s ‘GrowFourth Urban Farm’
MANSFIELD — Kip Curtis surveyed the scene at Fourth Street and Rowland Avenue with the pride of a parent on Tuesday afternoon. A professor of environmental history at The Ohio State University-Mansfield, Curtis has become the Pied Piper of urban microfarms, a concept he brought to the regional campus in 2017. As he watched Amanda […]