RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Homelessness in Richland County isn’t running rampant, but it still affects a “steady population of people,” according to Harmony House Director Vicki Kane. Harmony House, which provides emergency housing, food and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless, served 500 people in 2014, including 268 men, 144 women and 88 children. […]
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Soap Box Derby prevails despite rain
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Though the rain posed a threat to the North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby, racers were still able to cruise down the North Main Street hill on Saturday for the annual competition. Off to a roughly three-hour delayed start because of inclement weather, the Soap Box Derby drew 24 participants this year. […]
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Next Generation Films annexation petition approved by council
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Lexington Village Council approved an ordinance accepting the petition for annexation from Next Generation Films, Inc. during a special meeting Wednesday night. In April, Next Generation filed a petition with the Richland County commissioners for annexation of 28.4472 acres of land from Washington Township to the Village of Lexington. The commissioners granted […]
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Commissioners recognize Amateur Radio Week
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Amateur Radio Week kicked off Sunday, June 21, and was officially recognized by the Richland County commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday morning. Richland County has more than 400 licensed amateur radio operators who provide emergency radio communications and are on alert for any emergency–local or worldwide. Danny Bailey, Richland County Amateur […]
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PLAY Project teaches parents how to engage children with autism
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Over the last six months, Ashley Miller’s relationship with her four-year-old son, Max–who was diagnosed with mid-level autism at age two–has changed for the better. She credits the change, in large part, to having a greater understanding of how to best interact with him. That understanding was gained through participating in a […]
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Ontario council holding sewer ordinance to third reading
ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario City Council is holding a sewer ordinance for a third reading, after hearing the second reading during their regular meeting Thursday evening. The ordinance would allow the City of Ontario to enter into a 30-year sewer contract with the City of Mansfield. Contract negotiations have been ongoing for the past several […]
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Civil War Weekend returns June 20
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Civil War Weekend at the Ohio State Reformatory will return Saturday, June 20. The second annual event will feature living history with demonstrations by reenactors, self-guided tours of the historic prison (available 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), along with food and vendors. Military camps will be set up outside, where reenactors will […]
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Mansfield Lahm Airport to see major improvements
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport will soon undergo some major improvements. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that more than $6.5 million in federal funding will be awarded to the Lahm Airport to be used for the demolition of Taxiway C to improve safety and efficiency, reconstruction of 6,795 feet of runway, […]
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Mansfield council approves bike loop
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Nelson Shogren, chairman of Richland Moves!, was all smiles Tuesday evening after Mansfield City Council unanimously approved the creation of a bicycle loop within the city during their regular meeting Tuesday. The 5.73 mile loop designates certain city streets as bike routes with the placement of appropriate signs and road stencils called […]
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O’Charley’s has a new look
ONTARIO, Ohio — O’Charley’s restaurant at 1335 N. Lexington-Springmill Road revealed its recent renovations to the public on Friday. “O’Charley’s has been remodeling a lot of their stores and this year have 30 scheduled to do, and we were one of the 30, said Brent Smith, general manager. “They wanted to choose stores where there’s […]