MANSFIELD — The countdown to a potential $1 million fundraiser begins Friday. Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation, will begin to accept donations on Friday at 7 a.m. at www.RichlandGives.org.
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Trio of cows on the lam create disturbance in Bucyrus
BUCYRUS — A trio of cows on the lam created a disturbance Wednesday night and into Thursday morning in Bucyrus. Just before 10 p.m., Bucyrus police assisted a manager from Producers Livestock on Plymouth Street, who was attempting to round up three cows that had gotten loose.
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Bryant vs. Theaker: Voters on Tuesday will determine Mansfield’s next ‘CEO’
MANSFIELD — Tim Theaker and Don Bryant sat about 10 feet away from one another every couple of weeks for the last four years during City Council meetings. With election day coming Tuesday, the gap between the Republican incumbent mayor and the Democratic city council member has never seemed bigger.
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Nearing the finish line, Bryant makes pitch to become Mansfield mayor
MANSFIELD — Don Bryant said Wednesday he is ready to finish what he started 10 months ago when he announced his campaign for Mansfield mayor.’ “I know what the hell I am doing. I am ready to move our city forward. We’re at the finish line and we’re ready for a win on November 5th. […]
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Early voting numbers lag behind 2015 Mansfield mayoral election year
MANSFIELD — More than 1,500 Richland County voters have cast ballots in this year’s general election, though that number is down from the most recent Mansfield mayoral election year. Richland County Board of Elections Director Paulette Hankins said Tuesday a total of 1,109 people have voted in person. She said 496 voters have already returned […]
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Mansfield City Council president candidates offer distinct choice to voters
MANSFIELD — The choice for the next Mansfield City Council president could not be more clearly defined. Cliff Mears said his professional experience in business and industry, and seven years as an At-Large member of Mansfield City Council, have prepared him to be the next council president.
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Mansfield finance director cautions City Council that 2020 budget ‘will take hard work’
MANSFIELD — Linn Steward sounded a warning in March when Mansfield City Council approved its final budget for 2019. She rang the bell even louder when council’s finance committee conducted its first hearing Monday on the 2020 temporary budget.
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Mansfield City Council 4th Ward voters have trio of ballot options
MANSFIELD — A trio of candidates, two of them write-in ballot options, seek to become the next 4th Ward representative on Mansfield City Council. Democrat Alomar Davenport, 42, of 575 Stocking Ave., had been unopposed on the Nov. 5 ballot until Brenda Collins, 44, of 469 Howard St., and Gerald Strouth, 65, 516 Bryden Road, both […]
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Mansfield Senior, Lucas clinch football playoff berths
Mansfield Senior and Lucas have clinched football post-season berths. But that doesn’t mean the Tygers and Cubs don’t have a lot to play for next Friday night as the 10-week regular season comes to an end.
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Local Democratic candidates raise more, spend more than Republican counterparts
MANSFIELD — Democratic Party candidates for city offices have collectively raised — and spent — more than their Republican Party counterparts during this election cycle. Pre-election campaign finance reports filed by Thursday’s deadline with the Richland County Board of Elections offered a glimpse into the financial campaigns of candidates for Mansfield mayor and city council […]
