MANSFIELD — No one’s rates will go up if voters renew two City of Mansfield income tax levies on the May 4 ballot. But city officials would tell you that failure of either could cause serious damage to their ability to provide service to local residents in a government already hard-pressed for funds. “These are […]
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Black Belt’s Martial Arts & Fitness Studio
Black Belt Pro Fitness is located at 1099 W Fourth St. The mat and main space inside Black Belt. The locker room Reading, writing and relaxing lounge. Desk space in the lounge area Black Belt’s on-site video production studio. DSC_8204.JPG
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Richland County engineer announces upcoming daytime road closures
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland County Engineer Adam Gove has announced several upcoming daytime road closures, weather permitting. Daytime closures will be between 7 a.m. and 4:30 pm to allow allow for culvert replacements and tree trimming projects, Gove said. Roads are: — Lexington-Ontario Road, between Marion Avenue Road and Noblet Road in Troy Township, will […]
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Richland County commissioners discuss resident messaging system
MANSFIELD — Emergency, and even more routine messages, may soon be coming to Richland County residents via text messages, emails and even voice messaging phone calls. Richland County commissioners on Thursday heard a presentation on a potential $35,000 annual contract with Rave Mobile Safety that would allow residents to sign up for instant messages from […]
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Open Source: What happened to Swagelok’s operation at Lexington Industrial Park?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. LEXINGTON ─ The 50,000-square-foot facility at Lexington Industrial Park has sat quietly for a while. But the sign outside reminds people that Mansfield Screw Machine Products Company once […]
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Section of Woodland Road closing for water main repairs in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Woodland Road from Westview Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard The road has been closed and is set to re-open on Monday, April 26, by the end of the work day. Construction signs will […]
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Southwest Ohio trash hauler pleads guilty to illegal dumping, violating EPA orders
BATAVIA — A southwest Ohio waste hauler faces possible prison time after pleading guilty to environmental crimes after an investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost found he was illegally dumping the waste on his personal property. Donald W. Combs, 52, Milford, entered guilty pleas this week to eight felonies including: three counts of illegal […]
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Fredericktown’s water tower was the subject of a 1906 postcard
FREDERICKTOWN — I pick up postcards (whenever I can find them at an affordable price) that give us glimpses of Knox County history. On some occasions, addition information on the card can be mined to tell us more about the scene or the person who sent the card. And, sometimes, the search is a dead […]
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Gorman-Rupp Co. reports first quarter 2021 financial results
MANSFIELD — The Gorman-Rupp Company on Thursday reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. First Quarter 2021 Highlights — First quarter earnings per share were $0.28 compared to $0.21 per share for the first quarter of 2020 — First quarter of 2020 included a non-cash pension settlement charge of $0.04 per share […]
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Ontario to allow alcohol sales at special events in parks
ONTARIO ─ A beer garden or other types of alcohol consumption might be seen in Ontario’s parks when there is a special event. On Wednesday night Ontario City Council approved an amendment regarding regulations of the use of all city parks. It will allow alcohol sales and consumption at special events. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson […]