MANSFIELD — A conference table loaded with sanitizing wipes, paper towels, sterile gloves and more cleaning supplies on Friday morning was the first indication this was a different kind of Richland County commissioners meeting. Acknowledging issues and information surrounding the coronavirus were fluid, commissioners shared an updated protocol with department heads during a special meeting in […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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Jerger touts probate court experience in Richland County judicial race
MANSFIELD — Richland County Probate Court judge candidate Joe Jerger criticized his opponent’s lack of probate court experience on Wednesday. “I am the only candidate who has practiced in the probate court. I have over 3,600 appearances in that court. My opponent has zero,” the 55-year-old Jerger said during a speech at the weekly Democratic Party […]
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Lexington graduate deployed with U.S. Navy carrier strike group in western Pacific
LEXINGTON — No one was surprised to see a photo of Jordan Dalton working out aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt halfway around the world. The former Lexington High School wrestler is a nuclear-trained machinist’s mate currently deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group that departed San Diego for a scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment on Jan. […]
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Open Source: Is the Richland County Dog Shelter a ‘no-kill facility’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. A reader asked if the Richland County Dog Shelter was a “no-kill” facility. MANSFIELD — Is the Richland County Dog Shelter a “no-kill” facility? The simple answer is yes, but the desires of […]
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Catholic Charities provides financial information with beach party theme
ONTARIO — Miss Ohio Caroline Williams sang and danced with members of the Element of Art. Doc Stumbo danced the twist. Aurelio Diaz tried his best with a hula hoop. It was all part Saturday of the 10th annual Catholic Charities Consumer Resource Fair at the Richland Mall. Catholic Charities in Richland County again organized […]
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Dash to the Goal, Richlandopoly pushing United Way fundraiser toward annual goal
MANSFIELD — With its annual Dash to the Goal and Richlandopoly events on Friday, the United Way of Richland County will likely meet its fundraising campaign goal of $1,425,000. If so, when the final numbers are reported during the organization’s annual meeting next Thursday evening, the United Way will have met its goal for the third […]
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Mansfield City Council unanimously approves Walter Jordan Drive
MANSFIELD — Bishop Walter Earl Jordan and his son, Dr. Walter Jordan Jr., spent more than half a century serving the needs of the people in Mansfield. On Tuesday night, City Council ensured their names would live forever near the church both men pastored. At the request of 4th Ward Councilman Alomar Davenport, and after […]
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Mansfield/Richland County branding campaign development picks up speed
MANSFIELD — The Cubicans are coming to Richland County. Employees from Cubic Creative, the Tulsa, Okla.-based company hired to work on a branding campaign for Mansfield and Richland County, will be here in a couple of weeks to “immerse” themselves in the county. That was one of the messages Jodie Perry, president & CEO of Richland […]
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Mansfield not living within its means, says finance director
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Finance Director Linn Steward warned City Council on Monday the city is not living within its means. Steward, who took office eight years ago when Mansfield was in the mire of a state-ordered fiscal emergency, told members of the city’s finance committee the city’s proposed final 2020 budget is not fiscally responsible. […]