MANSFIELD — A divided Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night rejected by 5-4 vote a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. Council President Cliff Mears, who only votes in the event of a tie among the eight other members of council, cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a resolution first proposed two months ago […]
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Posted inCovid-19, News
COVID-19: DeWine orders masks mandatory for all K-12 students
COLUMBUS — All students in grades K-12 will be required to wear facial coverings when returning to in-classroom instruction, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday. The governor, during a press conference, cited new recommendations from the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association and the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians. The governor, who previously ordered all […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $611,989 in CARES Act funds for recorder’s office
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved using $611,989 in federal CARES Act funds to digitize property records in the recorder’s office, some dating back to the early 19th century. The work, requested by Recorder Sarah Davis, would be done by Kofile, a company that helps maintain and preserve governmental public records. The expenditure was […]
Posted inElections, News
Trump to visit Whirlpool factory in Clyde on Thursday
CLYDE — President Trump will be about 55 miles away from Mansfield on Thursday when he visits the Whirlpool factory in Clyde. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) confirmed via email the visit to the washing machine plant, saying Whirlpool is one of the manufacturers that needed a level playing field against foreign competition. It would be […]
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COVID-19: State reports 12th Richland County death
MANSFIELD — A 12th person in Richland County has died from COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health. The death, reported by the ODH website Monday afternoon, occurred on Saturday. Richland Public Health said the case involved a 90-year-old man who was living in a congregate living facility when he contracted coronavirus. RPH also […]
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Shawn Christy sentenced to 20 years in federal prison
MANSFIELD — Shawn Christy, the national fugitive apprehended in Richland County in September 2018 after a three-month chase, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. According to several published reports, Christy was sentenced Thursday U.S. District Judge Robert D. Mariani on a dozen federal convictions and will spend the next two decades behind […]
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Mansfield City Council to vote Tuesday on ‘racism as public health crisis’
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to take a much-anticipated vote Tuesday on a resolution that declares systemic racism is a public health crisis. The vote would help set the stage for a local task force aimed at creating more equitable conditions in the community. Through sub-committees, the task force will explore issues like […]
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COVID-19: IndyCar, Mid-Sports Car Course postpone Honda 200
LEXINGTON — INDYCAR and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course announced Saturday afternoon the The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio scheduled for Aug. 7 to 9 has been postponed. The race will be moved to September or October on a date to be announced, Mid-Ohio said in an emailed press release. “This decision was made through communication […]
Posted inBusiness, Property Transfers
Richland County property transfers: More than 220 change hands in the last month
More than 220 Richland County properties have recently changed hands, according to the latest property transfer reports from the county auditor’s office. Properties recently sold included: CITY OF MANSFIELD 114 Lilac Court West, Mansfield; Brian and Angela Burggraf to Reagan Emmons and Lauren Davis; $90,500 885 Danwood Road, Mansfield; Erin Dendinger to Joanne Beck; $89,000 […]