MANSFIELD — Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel has announced an American flag will be raised on Thursday Aug. 8 at 6 p.m., in front of the Richland County Courthouse to honor deceased Richland County U.S. Air Force and the Ohio Army National Guard Veteran Richard King ‘Dick’ Rowland. Rowland was born Sept. 24, 1950 in […]
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“Gay Pride” is Nothing to Celebrate
2019 is the fifth year, and hopefully the final year, that the local “Pride” events, parade and festival, will take place in Mansfield. What behaviors, sexual immoralities, and sexual dysfunctions were once taboo, even illegal, are today considered normal, natural and even moral. Deeds, which were once hidden, practiced in darkness, in places like underground […]
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Jean E. Myers
Jean E. Myers, 79, of Mansfield, passed away at Arbors of Mifflin on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Jean was born in Sterling, Ohio on January 26, 1940. She was the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Gasser) Marty. Jean had a great love for children and had babysat many over the years. Her love […]
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Fantastic finish: Veteran Dixon wins closest IndyCar race in Mid-Ohio history
LEXINGTON — Powerful Team Penske started three racers in the top four spots Sunday in the NTT IndyCar Series Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio. Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist made sure the checkered flag looked far different than the green. The 39-year-old Dixon, aka “Mr. Mid-Ohio,” earned his sixth IndyCar win at […]
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GALLERY: NTT IndyCar Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio
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ODOT cautions Richland County drivers on these roads
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of July 29. As a result, Richland County drivers are urged to use caution if traveling on these roads: US Route 42 US 42, from Grace St. in the City of Mansfield to Baney Rd. in the City […]
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Land Bank considers cleanup of Glessner Ave. dry cleaners in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank is considering the cleanup of another former Mansfield dry cleaners. This abandoned shop, located at 211 Glessner Ave., would be the second dry cleaners the land bank considers cleaning up this year. Earlier this summer, land bank manager Amy Hamrick announced the organization received a $411,000 environmental cleanup […]
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Urban farm planned for former Gorman-Rupp site on Mansfield’s north end
MANSFIELD — To many, the phrase urban farm may seem like an oxymoron — farms most typically dot the rural landscape, far removed from the concrete and asphalt of the city. However, residents of Mansfield’s North End will soon see their community beautified — and invigorated — by the creation of an urban farm, in […]
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Shelby man to bring Autocall products back to original Shelby building
SHELBY — Nick Clay doesn’t remember when the fire protection equipment manufacturer, Autocall, operated out of the building at 41 East Tucker Ave. in Shelby. Instead the 27-year-old Shelby resident learned about the company’s products and history when working in the fire protection industry, often repairing Autocall systems at area businesses. This intrigued him to […]
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With a mighty scream, Will Power roars to the pole for IndyCar Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON — Will Power let out a scream that normally may be reserved for checkered flags. But after capturing the pole for Sunday’s NTT IndyCar Series Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio, the veteran racer wanted to make sure his entire 2019 season to date could hear him “Take that,” the Australian said to his (thus far) […]