MANSFIELD — If you see an ark float by, jump aboard. Monday, May 18, is that kind of day. Even those self-quarantining due to COVID-19 realize it’s been raining all day in north central Ohio. And that’s just going to continue. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued lots of watches and warnings today, […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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City Council expected to vote Tuesday on sale of former Mansfield Foundry property
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to turn the final page Tuesday night on the old Mansfield Foundry at 500 N. Main St. Council is expected to act on the sale of 18.29 acres from the site for $130,000 to Chris Dirt Excavating, LLC, with operations in Mansfield and Holland, Mich. The city has […]
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Mansfield City Council member applies for school treasurer’s position
MANSFIELD — City Council member Jason Lawrence is among seven applicants seeking to be the next Mansfield City Schools treasurer. Lawrence, who has represented Mansfield’s 5th Ward since 2014, is the only city resident to apply for the position, which became vacant in February when the school board voted 4-1 not to renew the contract […]
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Massive search near Butler finds missing 20-month old unharmed
BUTLER — A 20-month old child was found unharmed in a creek bed Thursday afternoon about two hours after he wandered away from home, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Testament Sneed, who will celebrate his second birthday in September, was found unharmed after a search that involved more than 60 law enforcement officers […]
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COVID-19: Daycare centers in Ohio may re-open May 31, says DeWine
MANSFIELD — Daycare centers in Ohio may re-open on May 31, Gov. Mike DeWine said during a press briefing Thursday afternoon about developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. Daycare centers must have a reduced number of children and perform intensified cleaning and hand-washing practices, the governor said, also announcing several other re-opening dates, including gyms and […]
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Teen suspected in abduction Thursday arrested after pursuit ends in crash
MANSFIELD — A 17-year-old male suspected in an abduction was taken into custody Thursday morning after crashing the vehicle he was driving while trying to elude authorities. Mansfield police Det. James Perry said early Thursday afternoon he was preparing criminal charges against the juvenile. The incident began at 7:18 a.m. when Mansfield police officers were […]
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Ohio economy re-opening, but Mother Nature says stay inside tonight
The Ohio economy is re-opening in stages due to COVID-19, but Mother Nature may prefer you stay inside just one more night. Thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across north central this afternoon and evening. Some storms may be severe with damaging winds of more than 50 miles per hour and large hail possible. […]
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Springmill Drive-In Theater opens its 2020 season this weekend
MANSFIELD — A tradition that began nearly a century ago in New Jersey will renew itself Friday night when the Springmill Drive-In Theater opens for the 2020 season. Given the dearth of local entertainment options during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing a movie from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle perhaps has never sounded […]
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COVID-19: Richland County commissioners project up to $2.5 million hit in 2020 general fund revenue
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday said they project a drop of up to $2.5 million in 2020 general fund revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The projections are based on new March sales tax data, as well as information from the state Office of Budget and Management, Commissioner Marilyn John said. “My gut tells […]
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Richland County Board of Elections OKs 897 provisional, absentee ballots
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved an additional 897 ballots from the 2020 primary election. The board will add those votes to those already approved and run the entire county batch on Wednesday, which should then decide the Democratic Party race for Richland County Probate Court Judge. When the “polls […]