ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. is excited to invite the public to attend its 11th annual Positive Aging Expo. The Positive Aging Expo will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2018 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Expo is a free […]
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Crawford County student 3rd at international level in UCT safety poster contest
BUCYRUS — Christian Olmstead, a senior at Pioneer Career & Technology through Fairway School, had participated in the Safety Poster Contest sponsored by UCT Bucyrus Council #334 earlier this summer. Olmstead’s poster traveled to the UCT Regional Convention in Columbus to compete against other posters completed by students with developmental disabilities from high schools in […]
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Shred It Day scheduled for Sept. 20 in Galion
GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, Guy’s Insurance and Discount Drug Mart are collaborating to host a “Shred It Day” in Galion on Friday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event will be held at Discount Drug Mart, 739 Carter Drive, Galion and is co-sponsored by Guy’s Insurance […]
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Runaway teen life-flighted following fall at Mohican State Park
PERRYSVILLE — A teenage boy was life-flighted to an Akron trauma center Monday evening after plummeting an estimated 50 feet from a waterfall in Mohican State Park.According to a press release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, the 16-year-old was a runaway from the Mohican Young Star Academy at 1012 ODNR Mohican Rd. 51.He had […]
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August Richland County Indictments
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Prosecutor’s office has released the names of those indicted by a grand jury from Aug. 6 to 21. There are 82 names on the indictment list, including charges of murder, rape, and drug-related offenses. 1. Frank Terrell Douglas, 39, possession of cocaine 2. Markell Devon Fenderson, 31, possession of drugs […]
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Richland, Crawford County authorities lauded for Operation Summer Sweep participation
CANTON – U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott and Stark County Sheriff Maier have announce the conclusion of Operation Summer Sweep which was conducted in the Canton area last week. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with its partner agencies arrested 30 individuals during last week’s operation. The operation took place right after Labor Day […]
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Red Cross urges local donations after Hurricane Dorian impacts blood supply
COLUMBUS — As the American Red Cross works around the clock supporting those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, providing food, shelter and comfort, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to ensure patients in the storm’s path and around the country have access to lifesaving blood. People can also help by making a […]
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Kentucky man arrested, suspected drugs, stolen car recovered
ONTARIO — A Kentucky man is in jail pending a court appearance and faces multiple charges after Ontario Police made an arrest. According to a press release, the Ontario Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a 35-year-old man after a recent incident. Officers reportedly seized over 1,500 Oxycodone pills with an approximate street […]
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Lasting Legacy: Shelby QB Albert carries on strong tradition
SHELBY — He had the unenviable task of replacing the most prolific passer in school history, but quarterback McGwire Albert is fashioning an impressive legacy of his own at Shelby. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Albert threw for 262 yards and five touchdowns as the Whippets ran their record to 2-0 with a […]
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During Mansfield visit, Ohio Secretary of State says he is following law with election rolls
MANSFIELD — Frank LaRose said Monday he is doing what Ohio law requires of its Secretary of State in maintaining an accurate active voter roll. That’s why LaRose, the state’s chief elections officer, is comfortable his office is taking the proper steps to remove more than 200,000 names of Ohio residents who have not participated […]