Ontario police on Thursday afternoon were investigating what they described as “suspicious circumstances” discovered inside a vacant home at 1876 August Drive.
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Ontario Police warn of metal spikes found in Marshall Park area
ONTARIO — Ontario police are warning the public after discovering small metal spikes in various areas of Marshall Park, posing a potential threat to park visitors. Lieutenant Tony Grimwood said officers found spikes — roughly an inch and a half long — in roadways near the park. “We’re hammering away at this,” Grimwood said. He […]
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Shelby council approves $847k fire engine; water rate changes under review
SHELBY — A new fire engine is on the way for Shelby’s Fire Department and city officials are considering updates to water rates for residents and businesses. Shelby City Council approved a resolution Monday evening to purchase a 2026 Spartan pumper truck for the fire department. The truck will be supplied by Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle […]
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Applications open for $5,000 Sandy Mazur Leadership Scholarship
MANSFIELD — A Mid-Ohio scholarship aims to turn local leadership into real opportunity, offering students up to $5,000 to take the next step in their education. Spherion Mid-Ohio staffing and recruiting, in partnership with the Richland County Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship. Students across Ohio can apply […]
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From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is autistic and nonverbal. Now, Malorie and her husband can sit by side in service […]
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Madison Township begins culvert replacement to address flooding
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township began replacing a 30-inch culvert with a larger 60-inch by 50-inch culvert on Thursday, aiming to address ongoing flooding in the area. (Images show the 30-inch culvert set for replacement. Images provided by Dan Fletcher) Trustee Dan Fletcher said the project has been a long time coming in previous Richland […]
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Ontario council highlights child abuse prevention, LifeVac’s life-saving impact
ONTARIO — Awareness guided Wednesday’s Ontario City Council meeting as leaders emphasized child protection efforts and highlighted a device already making life-saving impacts. Life-saving tools making a difference Council President Eddie Gallo highlighted the recent life-saving efforts involving the LifeVac device. Ontario police officers recently used the anti-choking tool to clear an airway and save […]
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Cedar Wood, Oak Wood apartments sales total over $11M in Richland County property transfers
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland County’s March property transfers included two major apartment complex transfers, as Cedar Wood and Oak Wood Apartments had transfers totaling more than $11 million combined. Cedar Wood Apts. Associates LLC and Cedar Wood Apts. TIC LLC purchased 478 East Cook Road from Slate Cedar Wood OH LLC and Premier Cedar Wood […]
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Zan’s Mission hosts sensory-friendly Easter event for children with special needs
MANSFIELD — Tears filled Angela Crego’s eyes as she spoke about something she doesn’t often get to see her son experience. For Crego, that moment came Saturday morning at a sensory-friendly Easter event hosted by Zan’s Mission at First English Lutheran Church. “He feels included,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to take him […]
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Indoor? Outdoor? Open house allows residents to weigh in on Mansfield’s public pool ideas
What should Mansfield’s next public pool look like? Residents began answering that question Monday night — one sticker dot at a time.