MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will again offer the opportunity for library customers to donate food to receive credit toward library fines. From Aug. 5 to Aug. 10, at all library locations, residents can bring in non-perishable food items and get $1 per item toward any fines, up to a value of $25. […]
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Ashland native has long history with Mansfield beautification
MANSFIELD — Kim Hildreth has always had an interest in making things better. That desire has connected her with a variety of efforts, including rape crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention, litter clean-up, and tree planting. She grins when asked about the variety of her personal commitments. “People just have to be willing to step up […]
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Area Agency on Aging to host ‘Senior Day at the Red Barn’ during Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc., will host its second-annual “Senior Day at the Red Barn” as a part of Senior Citizen Day at the 2019 Richland County Fair. Senior Day at the Red Barn will be held on Aug. 5 in the Red Barn at the Richland County Fairgrounds […]
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‘Matilda’ finds her voice at the Renaissance
MANSFIELD – The magic of “Matilda” can be found in more than just special effects when the musical hits the Renaissance stage this weekend. Inspired by the classic Roald Dahl tale, the real power of “Matilda” comes from her strength to take a stand and change her own destiny. The show debuts on July 27 and […]
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Inside the Mansfield microfarm
Fresh vegetables are the goal of the garden project. Plants growing inside the microfarm Plants growing rapidly Microfarm produce in progress
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IndyCar Series just part of the racing at Mid-Ohio this weekend
LEXINGTON — The stars of the NTT IndyCar Series will gather the majority of the attention this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. But there will be a wide variety of open- and closed-wheel racing on the 2.258-mile, 13-turn permanent road course outside of Lexington as the track welcomes IndyCars for the 35th time. […]
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Man arrested, drugs and guns seized during Bucyrus raid Wednesday
BUCYRUS — One man was arrested and guns and suspected drugs were seized Wednesday afternoon by law enforcement authorities in the 200 block of East Oakwood Avenue. At 3:30 p.m., the Crawford County Special Response team, consisting of Bucyrus, Galion and Crestline police officers and county sheriff’s deputies, executed a search warrant. All of the […]
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Richland County Land Bank to receive $275K for 22 demolitions
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank is to receive $275,000 from Ohio’s Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) to fund 22 demolitions, land bank manager Amy Hamrick announced Wednesday at the organization’s regular meeting. Exactly $12,500 is allotted per demolition for work that must be completed by Oct. 16. Any additional demolition costs must be covered by […]
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Shiloh hosts manure workshop for agriculture on Aug. 20
MANSFIELD — Learn more about using manure and other nutrients on agriculture fields at the Manure and You Workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Buckeye Community Center located at 79 Noble Rd, East, in Shiloh. The workshop cost is $10 per person and […]
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Det. Richard Miller to retire from Mansfield Police on Aug. 1
MANSFIELD — Detective Richard L. Miller has announced his retirement from the Mansfield Police Department, effective Aug. 1. “Rich’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police, the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the greatest qualities of a law enforcement professional,” said Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch. […]