Christopher John Thompson, age 37, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born May 14, 1985 in Shelby, Ohio to John Thompson and Pam (Moore) Barker. He had been a lifelong resident of Shelby and graduated from Shelby Senior High School in 2002. Chris spent some time at the […]
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Ohio AG blasts Mt. Gilead bioenergy company for stored waste issue
MOUNT GILEAD — A Mount Gilead bioenergy company received a motion of contempt from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost citing wrongly stored food waste from polluting water. “Attorney General Dave Yost … filed for a contempt of court motion against Renegry Inc. and others for illegally accepting and storing excessive amounts of food waste and […]
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Traffic pattern to change from Ohio 309 to Ohio 13
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued the following notice for those planning to drive in Richland County during the upcoming week. U.S. Route 30 major rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from State Route 309 to just east of the 5th Avenue ramps, will have single-lane closures for a major rehabilitation project. Traffic will […]
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Decision 2023: 8 Mansfield residents have already pulled petitions for elected office
MANSFIELD — The finish line in the 2022 election is still a couple of months away. But the horses have already begun jockeying for position in what will be a packed 2023 ballot for the City of Mansfield. There will be 11 positions up for grabs next year in the city — mayor, law director, […]
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Section of Trimble Road to become single-lane for storm line repairs
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to storm line repairs it will be necessary to reduce traffic to a single lane in the following area while repairs are being completed. North Trimble Road southbound lane from Park Avenue West to West Fourth Street. The lane will be closed beginning at 7 […]
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Brenner’s return providing emotional lift for Eagles
ASHLAND — There were plenty of smiles to go around during the postgame press conference after Ashland University’s season-opening 31-14 win over nationally-ranked Notre Dame last week. But the widest grins were reserved for when the conversation inevitably turned to Austin Brenner’s return. Considering all he has overcome in the past 11 months, it’s hard […]
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Mansfield Police Detective David Scheurer retires
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Detective David P. Scheurer announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective Friday, Sept. 9. According to Mansfield Police, Detective Scheurer was appointed to the department on Aug. 29, 1992. As a new Patrol Officer, he was assigned to the Community Services Bureau Patrol Section until his transfer to […]
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COTC announces President’s, Dean’s honor roll lists
NEWARK — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2022 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Only students who have granted COTC permission to release their names to the public are listed. President’s Honors List To qualify, students must earn a […]
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Ashland County Dog Shelter hosting adoption event on Saturday
Editor’s NoteLooking to adopt a dog? The Ashland County Dog Shelter is hosting an adoption event where this fella, Bullet, and 27 other dogs will be available for $100 each. ASHLAND — The Ashland County Dog Shelter will have an adoption event on Saturday, where “Bullet” and 27 other dogs will be available to those […]
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Bellville Street Fair opens with tractor pull on Sept. 11
BELLVILLE – The 172nd Bellville Street Fair is right around the corner. The street fair begins Sept. 14 and continues through the 17. Highlights include live music, the fair queen contest, horse show, livestock show and various exhibits. The art show will be on display throughout the week at the Bellville Public Library. The truck […]