MANSFIELD — The 25 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Mansfield Correctional Institution were all recently transferred to the prison in Mansfield, according to Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John. However, the inmates didn’t test positive before they were sent to MANCI, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. ODRC 100620 […]
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COVID-19: Richland County commissioners slam state over lack of ‘purple’ explanations
MANSFIELD — When it comes to COVID-19 and the color purple, no news is inexplicable news, according to Richland County commissioners. All three commissioners expressed frustration on Tuesday the state has not explained to them what happens Thursday if Richland County becomes the first in Ohio to be designated “purple,” or level four, under the […]
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COVID-19: 25 inmates test positive at Mansfield Correctional Institution
MANSFIELD — A second state prison in Richland County appears to be experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction website, updated late Monday afternoon, 25 inmates at the Mansfield Correctional Institution and two staff members have currently tested positive for coronavirus. There were zero inmates listed as positive on […]
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Richland County elections board will stick with one drop box for absentee ballots
MANSFIELD — Richland County voters who want to drop their absentee ballots off in a secured drop box, rather than by mail, will still need to come to the board of elections office at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive Monday that any of the state’s 88 county […]
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Mansfield City Council expected to spend $1.67 million in CARES Act funds Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on the expenditure of $1,679,230 in the third round of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was approved by Congress in March. CARES Act Funds, passed to local governments through Columbus, have now allotted $4.2 million to […]
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Reneta Music: Mansfield’s ‘Wonder Woman’ of fitness
MANSFIELD — Reneta Music has dressed as Wonder Woman for Halloween in the past. She just acts like one the remainder of the year, seldom slowing down a fitness/training pace that would have made Queen Hippolyta proud. Kettlebell classes. Karate classes. Nutrition classes. Personal training sessions. Teaching school gym classes. Mornings. Afternoons. Evenings. In-person. Online. […]
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Galion beats Lucas in regular-season finale
GALION — Galion and Lucas were both where they wanted to be Friday night after the Tigers’ 24-13 win against the Cubs at Unckrich Stadium. The Tigers evened their record at 3-3 and have momentum going into next Saturday night’s Division IV home playoff game against Rocky River Lutheran West (2-4). Lucas (4-2) — which […]
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Outbreak at RICI may contribute to Richland County going ‘purple’ next week
MANSFIELD — If Richland County is “purple,” or level four, next Thursday in the state’s color-coded, COVID-19 ranking system, at least part of the worsening spread can be attributed to an ongoing outbreak at the Richland Correctional Institution. The outbreak began about two weeks ago and state officials said Friday the Ohio National Guard has […]