Alan C. Mills, 73, of Mount Vernon passed away at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 30, 1949, to Harold and Alice (Dickenson) Mills in Mount Vernon, OH. Alan was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Alan was the owner of Pond Tire in Mount Vernon for 18 years until his […]
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Richland County to remain in pooled health insurance program through 2025
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday renewed the county’s participation in the County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio through 2025. The county has been part of the pooled health insurance program since 2017, joining an organization that began with six counties in 2004 and has grown to 43 member counties in 2023. The idea […]
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September is Kinship Care Month
MANSFIELD — In Ohio, over 200,000 children are living in kinship families. Research shows that when they must be apart from their parents, children do better with family whether it be their biological family, or their family of choice such as lifelong family friends, teachers, coaches, or mentors. They do better in school and have […]
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Elections coming up for Mansfield NAACP 3190
MANSFIELD — Elections for the nominating committee as well as officers for the Mansfield NAACP 3190 are coming up shortly. The organization asks the public to note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee. 1. On Sept. 19, 2022 […]
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Cody Wayne Perry
Cody Wayne Perry, 28, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born in Mansfield on October 6, 1993 to Douglas Perry and Angela Lancaster. Loyal to his friends, Cody enjoyed the time spent with them and his family, cherishing the many memories they all shared […]
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Columbus developer agrees to purchase vacant Pump House building for $300K
ASHLAND — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller came to county commissioners Tuesday morning bearing “exciting news” regarding the Pump House District. The man behind Vision Development, Brent Wrightsel, has agreed to purchase the vacant Pump House building on Orange Street for $300,000, Miller said. “He is ready to go,” Miller said. “He is thrilled by the […]
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Railroad Crossing on Ohio 61 to close Sept. 19 for repairs
SHELBY — The following road work notice has been released for Richland County by the Ohio Department of Transportation. State Route 61, between Vernon West Road and Hummell Road, will close Monday, Sept. 19 for railroad crossing repairs. The detour route for northbound motorists will be SR 61 to U.S. 30, west on U.S. 30 […]
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Fall Family Festival set for Sept. 16 at North Lake Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department has announced the 4th annual Fall Family Festival at North Lake Park, 268 Hope Rd., Mansfield, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 16. This community festival is in partnership with Richland County Children Services and StarTek-Mansfield. There will be music, […]
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Elgin returns law practice to hometown; buys historic Shelby Telephone Company building
SHELBY – Local attorney Jonathon “J.C.” Elgin has opened his primary office location in downtown Shelby. The Shelby resident and 2006 Shelby High School graduate purchased the historic Shelby Telephone Company building situated at 6 Water Street. The building was constructed around 1900 to host the exchange equipment and office of the then newly formed […]
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Richland County releases list of August’s building permits
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of August. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County Building Department at 1495 W. Longview […]