MANSFIELD — Practicing attorney Beth Owens will be Richland County’s next domestic relations judge. Owens received 60% of the vote according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections. Owens had 21,839 votes while her opponent, Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner, had 13,995. Owens said she thinks her positivity and community support helped her […]
Grace McCormick, Staff Reporter
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Bellville voters approve police & cemetery levies
UPDATE: (This story was updated at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 9) BELLVILLE — Village of Bellville voters approved two levies on the local ballot Tuesday. The first levy, a replacement of the police services levy approved in 2017, will cost residents about $105 per every $100,000 of property value annually. According to final, unofficial vote totals […]
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Madison Twp. trustees listen to feedback on raises
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Questions from Madison Township residents punctuated the trustees’ meeting Monday night. Multiple residents and former trustees asked Cathy Swank and Jim Houser why they voted to accept raises using American Rescue Plan Act funds. Former trustee Dan Fletcher wrote to the trustees arguing the money could have been put toward township needs […]
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Metronome Music owner celebrates 60th year in business
MANSFIELD — Young students trying instruments they haven’t learned to play yet isn’t most people’s favorite sound. But for Larry Miller, it’s one of his favorite parts of owning Metronome Music. “To a lot of people, it doesn’t mean anything, but I know their life is going to be changed,” the 89-year-old Miller said. “I […]
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Kingwood celebrates duck pond renovation & plans to add ducks in spring
MANSFIELD — Kingwood Center Gardens executive director Josh Steffen jokes the duck pond is “sacred” to Mansfield residents and Kingwood visitors. “It’s not just about ducks, it’s about your connection to Kingwood,” Steffen said. “When people think of Kingwood, they think of the ducks and peacocks — and oh yeah, there’s the mansion.” Steffen said […]
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United Way launches “Win a Chevy” campaign with Graham Chevrolet
MANSFIELD — United Way of Richland County aims to raise $1.5 million for local community improvement efforts by March. The organization kicked off the campaign with September’s Power of the Purse fundraiser and announced the 2022 “Win a Chevy” campaign Thursday. Adam Navratil, board chair of United Way of Richland County, said the raffle will […]
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Skyway East owner shares memories from 50+ years of service
MANSFIELD — Buzz Smith estimated he’s been involved in 100 engagements at The Skyway East. “Hiding rings in champagne glasses and cakes — that’s always been a joy,” he said. “We’ve just been fortunate over the years to be a part of people’s lives.” Smith announced Oct. 21 he was closing the restaurant and retiring […]