A dense fog has cleared north central Ohio. As you look up, you may see snow clouds on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland, snow will spread across the area Friday night into Saturday, ahead of a warm front that will lift north across north central Ohio. The NWS has […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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New Mansfield City Council 1st Ward representative already ahead of schedule
MANSFIELD — New Mansfield 1st Ward City Council representative Laura Burns is already ahead of schedule. The 38-year-old Mansfield resident had planned to run for public office when she turned 40. But when the opportunity presented itself for the Beechdale Drive resident to complete an unexpired council term in her ward, she couldn’t pass it […]
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It’s January and it’s gonna be 65 degrees today … with 55 mph wind gusts
When you battle the wind today, just keep reminding yourself it could be worse. We are a couple of weeks away from marking the 42nd anniversary of the worst recorded blizzard in Ohio history. It was around 3 a.m. on Jan. 26, 1978, when heavy snowfall was followed by freezing rain and more snow. Record […]
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What snow? Heavy rains could mean potential flooding in next few days
It’s been said that April showers being May flowers. January showers bring, well, potential flooding. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north central Ohio for the next few days, based upon a storm system that is going to bring in heavy rain and strong winds. The area […]
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Richland County Fair Board budget set at $784,242 in 2020
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair Board has a 2020 budget of $784,242 with anticipated revenue balancing expected expenses. That was one of the messages new fair board President Gary Blum delivered to county commissioners on Tuesday morning. The biggest expected revenue streams include $270,000 from rentals, $195,000 from admissions and $100,000 in racing fees […]
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Trump won’t back down to Iran, Balderson says during Mansfield visit
MANSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson said Monday that President Trump will not back down to Iran in his efforts to defend the United States. “We have to defend America. Period. Number 1. We have to defend this country, we have to defend the people of this country,” said Balderson, a Republican from Zanesville whose […]
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Richland Source to present ‘Citizens’ Agenda’ to Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — Richland Source will present a “Citizens’ Agenda” Tuesday night to Mayor Tim Theaker and the new Mansfield City Council. The list of community priorities was developed last fall during a series of six “Talk the Vote” voter engagement sessions, one in each ward in the city. The document, which will be presented to […]
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Citywide water boil advisory lifted in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A citywide water boil advisory has been lifted, effective Friday at 7 a.m., according to Public Works Director Dave Remy. “Water sample test results relative to the citywide boil advisory have all come back negative for contamination. Therefore, said boil advisory has been lifted as of 7 a.m. today, January 3, 2020,” Remy […]
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Citywide water boil advisory in Mansfield extended to Friday at 7 a.m.
MANSFIELD — A citywide water boil advisory will continue in Mansfield until at least Friday at 7 a.m., Public Works Director Dave Remy announced this morning. Remy said work at the city’s water treatment plant to address maintenance issues will continue into early Thursday morning, which means the boil advisory needed to be extended. “A […]
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Mobile home park in Mansfield sells for $1 million
A mobile home park on Mansfield’s north side recently sold for $1,012,500, according to recent property transfers filed with the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The Woodside Estates mobile home park at 1322 Paddock Drive was sold by Woodside Estates Mansfield, LLC, to Mansfield MHP 2, LLC, according to the auditor’s office. The park, which reportedly […]