MANSFIELD, Ohio — This year’s winter for Richland County was not as severe as last winter, but it still left some damage behind. As the snow melts and the frost dissipates, potholes in the streets emerge. According to Chief Deputy Engineer for Richland County Adam Gove, the streets are suffering — especially in the northern […]
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Meet Jaltoid: Mansfield’s Youtubers
MANSFIELD, Ohio — When you’re liked on Youtube, the ladder to success becomes a quick climb. In a span of three short months, local couple Dalton Joyce and Emily Kuc became Youtube celebrities, or Youtubers. Their web identity? Jaltoid. In October 2012 Joyce and Kuc decided to combine their talents and love for animation into […]
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Night at the Races scheduled for Saturday
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Domestic violence is not a topic discussed over coffee, especially if you are a victim. The Domestic Violence Shelter in Mansfield wants to talk about it; they want to help those in need. To do that, the shelter will host its fourth Night at the Races fundraiser on Saturday, April 18. Executive […]
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Local couple opens driving school, expanding
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local couple Andy and Lisa Harris had never planned to become driving instructors, much less owners of their own driving academy. However, in June 2013, that’s just what they did with Superior Driving Academy, located at 1251 Lexington Avenue. Nearly two successful years later, they are opening a second location in Shelby. […]
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Ontario Lions Club hosts Spring Pancake Day
ONTARIO, Ohio — Guests enjoyed a whole stack if they wanted it at Saturday’s pancake breakfast in Ontario. The Ontario Lions Club held their Spring Pancake Day Fundraiser in Ontario High School’s cafeteria. According to Second Vice President Harry Harriman, the Lions Club’s mission is to serve. “It’s as simple as that, really,” he said. […]
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Unity in the Community Rally and March a success
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The sun was shining and shoe laces were tight on Saturday, a good sign for the Unity in the Community Rally and March’s readiness to stand up, walk, and speak out against violence. Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon estimated around 400-500 individuals participated in the march to Johns Park. Community members, organization […]
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‘Unity in the Community Rally and March Against Gun Violence’ announced for April 11
MANSFIELD, Ohio — “I believe that we live in one of the greatest cities in this entire country. But it takes the community to have a unified voice,” said Rev. Dr. Derek J. Williams of Mount Calvary Baptist Church on Friday at the Mend Mansfield press conference. The Mend Mansfield Coalition met at the Renaissance […]
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Stellar Robotics on to world championship in St. Louis
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Stellar Robotics, or Team 5413, has been gaining popularity in the robot world over the last couple months. Their performance last month in Cleveland earned them a spot to compete with 600 teams from around the world. On April 22-25 the team from Mansfield will travel to St. Louis for the World’s […]
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PepsiCo semi truck overturned on state Route 546
BELLVILLE, Ohio — A semi truck owned by PepsiCo overturned on state Route 546 Monday afternoon. The accident, which wrapped the truck in live power lines, left the driver trapped inside the cab for approximately 30 minutes and caused nearby homes to lose power. Mansfield Ambulance Operations Manager Jarrod Strouth said the road could be […]