MANSFIELD — Newly-elected Mansfield City Council President Cliff Mears, a Republican, said Tuesday night he can work with Democrats on council. That would be a good thing because he will be looking at six of them when he bangs the gavel and presides over his first meeting.
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Mansfield City Council approves new contracts with police unions
MANSFIELD — Without public comment, Mansfield City Council unanimously Tuesday approved new three-year contracts with its two police unions. The separate agreements are with the “Gold” unit, representing police command officers (captains, lieutenants and sergeants), and the “Blue” unit, which represents police officers.
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Abraham Lincoln got 1st presidential endorsement from Mansfield Republicans
MANSFIELD — Abraham Lincoln was first officially endorsed for president by Richland County Republicans, just three days after he lost the U.S. Senate race in Illinois to Stephen Douglas. “Mansfield Republicans played a unique role in the history of the Republican Party and in the United States that’s not very well known,” said Patrick Maloney, […]
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Mansfield mayoral election may be decided by about 25 percent of eligible voters
MANSFIELD — It’s likely just one in four registered voters in Mansfield will determine the city’s next mayor. Paulette Hankins, director of the Richland County Board of Elections, projects about 25 percent voter turnout on Tuesday during an election cycle that includes no national or statewide races or issues.
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Mansfield City Council expected to vote on new contracts with police officers
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on new three-year contracts with its two police unions. The separate agreements are with the “Gold” unit, representing police command officers (captains, lieutenants and sergeants), and the “Blue” unit, which represents police officers.
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Lexington keeps thrill ride going, advances to Division II Final Four
PORT CLINTON — Lexington drove past the Cedar Point amusement park on its way to True Lay Stadium on Saturday. But there was nothing at the self-proclaimed amazement park that could match the thrill ride being enjoyed by the Minutemen boys’ soccer team.
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GALLERY: Lexington earns spot in Division II soccer Final Four
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GALLERY: Lexington youngsters brave rain for Trick-or-Treat on Saturday
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Shelby claims outright MOAC title, playoff spot with win over Clear Fork
SHELBY — Owen Fisher is just 5-7 and weighs 175 pounds. On Friday night, the bulk of the Shelby junior’s weight was heart. Fisher rushed past, around and through Clear Fork defenders, finishing with 203 yards on 35 carries and three touchdowns as the Whippets claimed the outright Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference title with a 35-25 […]
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Building that houses Discount Drug Mart, other retailers in Ontario sells for $3 million
A building that is home to a Discount Drug Mart and other retail establishments in Ontario recently sold for $3 million, according to property transfers filed with the Richland County Auditor’s office. The structure is at 25-31 Briggs Drive, near the intersection of Park Avenue West and Lexington-Springmill Road.
