MANSFIELD — The man being booked into the Richland County Jail believed he was former President Barack Obama’s daughter, demanding diplomatic immunity. A Shelby fire captain responded to the report of man suffering a heart attack at a crowded store, only to ask questions and determine it was a panic attack. Mansfield police responded to […]
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Proposed hike in court-appointed attorney fees could cost county $284,375 annually
MANSFIELD — Proposed increases in fees paid to court-appointed defense attorneys representing indigent residents could cost Richland County an additional $284,375 each year. That was the gist of a meeting Thursday morning between county commissioners and representatives from the Richland County Bar Association, who said fees paid to attorneys representing local indigent residents have not […]
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$1.3 million stormwater utility program proposed in Richland County
MANSFIELD — A new $1.3 million stormwater utility program could cost each household in four Richland County townships as much as $36 annually, beginning in 2021. The program, which the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District discussed with county commissioners on Tuesday, will allow the county to comply with federal EPA regulations. SWCD members […]
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Ashland closes state wrestling tournament with Saturday night Bever
COLUMBUS — With a last-second takedown on Saturday night, Ashland senior Josh Bever earned a state title — and forever lifted the mantle of great expectations off his broad shoulders. A two-time placer at the state wrestling tournament, Bever (53-1) was ranked No. 1 in the Division I, 220-pound weight class all season. When he […]
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Ashland, Mapleton wrestlers advance to state title matches
COLUMBUS — Ashland senior Josh Bever doesn’t plan to wait in his state title match. Mapleton coach Corey Kline knows he will have to wait a bit to get his suit from back home. Regardless, both know Saturday night will be special at the 82nd annual OHSAA State Wrestling Championships at the Schottenstein Center in […]
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Mansfield native Sherrod Brown announces he won’t run for president
MANSFIELD — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a native of Mansfield, announced today he will not make a presidential run in 2020. In a series of messages on Twitter today, Brown concluded with, “I will keep fighting for all workers across the country. And I will do everything I can to elect a Democratic President and […]
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Richland County announces hire of new dog warden
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners have hired a 30-year law enforcement officer to serve as the county’s new dog warden, starting Thursday. Dane Howard brings to Richland a diverse law enforcement background spanning more than 30 years, which includes eight years as the Huron County Sheriff (2009-2017). He currently works as the property room manager […]