MANSFIELD — Ben Mankiewicz doesn’t hesitate when asked to evaluate “Shawshank Redemption.” The popular host of Turner Classic Movies simply loves the movie filmed in Mansfield, which is celebrating the 25th year of its release this weekend. “Considering where I work, this is saying something … I think of this movie the same way I […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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Richland County needs to budget up to $300K annually for capital projects
MANSFIELD — Richland County needs to set aside $250,000 to $300,000 in its budget each year for capital improvement projects, Commissioner Tony Vero said Tuesday. That recommendation came during an afternoon commissioners’ meeting with Chuck Minich, the county’s maintenance director, and Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Jim Sweat. The focus of the meeting was to discuss […]
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UPDATE: Madison Township woman remains in critical condition from shooting that left man dead
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old woman shot Thursday night during an incident at 1177 Fleming Falls Road remained in critical condition Friday night, according to Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Jim Sweat. Alesia Litteral, who lives at the same address, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after the 9:29 p.m. shooting, deputies said. Ian Davidson, […]
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Mulberry Street in downtown Mansfield closing Sunday, Monday for two-way traffic conversion
MANSFIELD — An idea envisioned in the Mansfield Rising plan will come to fruition in a few days when Mulberry Street is converted to two-way traffic between Second and Fifth streets. Mayor Tim Theaker announced Thursday afternoon that Mulberry Street, which has only had southbound traffic for many years, will be closed to all traffic […]
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Crowded local November elections ballot taking shape with filing deadline
A crowded Nov. 5 ballot took shape Wednesday at 4 p.m. with the filing deadline for candidate nominating petitions and for tax issues and questions. “The petitions have to be verified by our board and certified to the ballot at our next board meeting on Aug. 13,” said Paulette Hankins, director of the Richland County […]
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Austin Cindric coming home hot for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON — Austin Cindric feels like he is coming home this weekend. And the 20-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series driver — grandson of former Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course owner Jim Trueman — is coming home hot for the B&L Transport 170. Cindric scored his first Xfinity Series win Saturday at Watkins Glen International in the Zippo […]
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Richland County commissioners cut 1 percent in ‘excess sales tax’ sharing
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce by 1 percent the amount of “excessive sales tax” it shares with cities, villages and townships in 2020. The percentage represents about $18,000, according to Commissioner Tony Vero. It’s the second straight year commissioners have reduced sharing by 1 percent. In 1989, Richland County commissioners put […]
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Richland County commissioners adopt spay/neuter policy for dog shelter
MANSFIELD — Richland County is officially a mandatory spay/neuter county when it comes to adopting dogs through the dog warden’s office and shelter. County commissioners voted Thursday to require all dogs adopted through the shelter be spayed or neutered, effective immediately. The cost of the surgery will be included in the cost of the adoption, […]