MANSFIELD, Ohio — Michelle Lynn Graham, 43, of Madison Township, was charged with robbery Thursday morning. The second-degree felony charge follows her arrest Wednesday evening, which happened without incident on Mulberry Street in Mansfield after the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit and FBI received tips about her whereabouts. Sheriff authorities responded to a robbery call Tuesday […]
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New Ontario hotel to open in late March
ONTARIO, Ohio — Rumors of different restaurants sprouting on the 60-plus acre property behind Sam’s Club are spreading throughout the town and surrounding area faster than Towneplace Suites owner Raj Chandat can complete construction of the new 86-room hotel. However, mayor Randy Hutchinson said he cannot verify whether Cracker Barrel or Quaker Steak and Lube […]
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Mansfield Police welcome 4 probationary officers to force
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Police Department welcomed four new probationary officers to the force Wednesday during an induction ceremony in the city’s council chambers. The four local men; Zachery Miller, of Mansfield; Matthew J.P. Brewster, of Shelby; Jeremy Howard, of New London; and Adam Greter, of Lexington, were sworn in as Probationary Police Officers. […]
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Mansfield BOE ends treasurer hunt by hiring Kuehnle
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield BOE unanimously voted and approved the hiring of a permanent treasurer, Robert Kuehnle, during Tuesday’s meeting. “I’m very happy,” board president Renda Cline said after the meeting. “He is very experienced and detail oriented. He’s going to help the board understand financial happenings in order to better the district.” According […]
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Authorities: Woman robs KeyBank on Ashland Road
MANSFIELD, Ohio (UPDATED at 4 p.m. ) — The KeyBank on Ashland Road in Mansfield was robbed by a woman on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m., according to authorities. A Richland County Sheriff press release described the suspect as a white female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches. According to a photograph released to the […]
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‘The Candi Bar’ moves to Harding Way in Galion
GALION, Ohio — Five years ago Beth Cramblett woke up and smelled the coffee. She wanted to be creative again, spawning the idea for The Candi Bar. “I worked administrative and human resources jobs. I just used to design, floral design, and I worked for a florist for a while and … Galion just needed […]
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T.G.I. Friday’s to open Feb. 8 in Ontario
ONTARIO, Ohio — T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant is expected to open Feb. 8, according to General Manager Gary Dawson. The building first became vacant when Johnny Biggs Booze N’ Burgers closed on Aug. 29, 2015 due to a desire to reopen T.G.I. Friday’s. The same company owns the two restaurant chains, Dawson said. Johnny Biggs first […]
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Snow Trails expecting colder temperatures, snowmaking after unprecedented delay
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Where’s winter? No one seems to be asking this question more than skiers, snowboarders and tubers, especially the ones playing cat and mouse with the weather at Snow Trails. “We haven’t had a December like this since we’ve been in business,” said Snow Trails Marketing Manager Nate Wolleson. Business is not hurting […]
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Galion adminstrators are sworn in to office
GALION, Ohio — Galion welcomed three new members to its city’s administration Wednesday night after Crawford County Common Pleas Judge Sean Leuthold swore them in to office. Jim Hedges won his bid for third ward council membership in November. He will replace Michael Richart, who served for a term and a half. The lifelong Galion […]
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Richland Co. Foundation ranks top 10 in Ohio
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County Foundation distributed $4.2 million in grants in fiscal year 2015, ranking among the top 10 most giving community foundations in Ohio. That statistic, according to Let’s Talk Philanthropy (a watchdog website dedicated to following Ohio’s philanthropic giving trends), was a boost to President Brady Groves and the Foundation. “I’m very pleased […]