MANSFIELD — A Wooster man captured after escaping from a private ambulance on Interstate 71 southbound Friday — before authorities say he stole and ditched a pickup truck near Lucas — faces two local criminal charges. Travis Thornburg, 41, is being charged with theft of a motor vehicle by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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Primary: Bryant, Norris-Diez compete to challenge Theaker in November
MANSFIELD — One thing is certain to be true after Tuesday’s Democratic Party primary election for mayor of Mansfield. The winner will pose a youthful challenge in November to an established Republican incumbent seeking a third and final term in office. That’s because either Don Bryant, 33, or Victoria Norris-Diez, 37, will carry the party’s banner […]
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Early voting for primary election ends on Monday
MANSFIELD — Early voting for Tuesday’s primary election concludes Monday, according to Paulette Hankins, director of the Richland County Board of Elections. Residents may vote early in person at the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101. The closest entrance is in the back of the Longview Center by the “Vote […]
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Bryant says he is ready to move Mansfield forward as mayor
MANSFIELD — Don Bryant said Mansfield could and should be the most business-friendly city in Ohio. Just six days away from the Democratic Party primary, the 33-year-old mayoral candidate said Wednesday he is excited about the city’s future. “People want growth and opportunity … people want jobs here. If elected mayor, I will bring jobs […]
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GOP voters could help decide Democratic Party primary Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Local Republicans may play a key role Tuesday in deciding the Democratic Party primary election. There are no contested GOP races on the City of Mansfield ballot for mayor and city council slots. The Democratic side has four primary battles, including mayor, council at-large, 4th Ward and 6th Ward. With no candidates for […]
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Building that houses Applebee’s Grill + Bar sold for $3.4 million in Ontario
ONTARIO — A building that is home to Applebees Grill + Bar in Ontario was recently sold for $3.43 million, according to property transfer records from the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The property at 1023 N. Lexington Springmill Road was purchased by Joe Properties, a California-based limited liability company. It was sold by ACV Watkins […]
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More older Americans remaining in the workforce — or trying to return
MANSFIELD — Some do it because they want to stay busy. Some do it because of current economic hardship or future financial uncertainty. There is also a group who simply enjoy it. Regardless of the reason, the simple fact is more Americans are working later in life than perhaps any time in the nation’s history […]
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Primary: Familiar face takes on political newcomer for Mansfield City Council At-Large seat
MANSFIELD — A familiar face with a track record of elected service. A newcomer with different ideas seeking his first elected office. The contrast between Phillip Scott and Joel Vega in the Democratic primary race on May 7 for a Mansfield City Council At-Large seat could not be more clear. An at-large council member represents […]
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Mock crash sends reporter back to a night the deaths were real
MANSFIELD — Rolling up to cover a fatal crash on Thursday morning sent me back more than 25 years. Thank goodness this one was fake — the 30th annual Richland County Mock Crash, sponsored by the Richland County 4-H Youth Safety Council. As I watched local law enforcement, firefighters and coroner’s office personnel work the […]
