MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of marriage applications applied for at the Richland County Probate Court from May 28 through June 17. These are enclosed in four consecutive PDFs at the bottom of this story. The reports are courtesy of Ema Pritchard, deputy clerk of the Richland County Court of Common Pleas, Probate […]
Larry Phillips
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Largemouth bass at Clear Fork Reservoir are calling to Richland County anglers
MANSFIELD — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water Ohio has plentiful public fishing […]
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Stark County man, non-profit organization indicted in theft of charitable donations
CANTON — A Stark County man and his non-profit organization have been indicted for allegedly stealing approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over three years, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Thursday. Jamar Fleming, 41, and Agape Ministries, a non-profit organization he founded in Canton, both face felony charges of aggravated theft and telecommunications fraud in Stark […]
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24-year-old man dead after Florence Ave. shooting in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A 24-year-old Mansfield man died Friday after a shooting incident on Florence Avenue, according to Police Chief Jason Bammann. A 23-year-old female was also shot in what authorities are describing as a “Domestic Violence-related Felonious Assault-Suicide.” No names have been disclosed to the public and details remained sketchy on Friday night when Bammann […]
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Ohio Conference of NAACP supports Governor’s call to repeal death penalty
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) strongly supports Governor DeWine’s official statement calling for the abolition of the death penalty. The NAACP has been unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for over 50 years, most recently reaffirming our stance in 2022. According to research, Black people are about 7½ […]
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Columbus Zoo announces vision for the John F. Wolfe aquarium
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo unveiled plans Friday for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history. Made possible by a historic $50 million gift from The Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation — […]
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Park National Bank terminates leases in downtown Mansfield office building
MANSFIELD — Park National Bank has informed tenants at its downtown office building it is terminating all leases effective Sept. 15, according to a letter the bank sent to tenants on Tuesday. Park National Bank temporarily closed its building last month due to damage in the primary entryway. The building is also located at the […]
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Gov. DeWine calls for Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday wants the state to abolish the death penalty.
Posted inWeather
Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by the National Weather Service. Strong […]
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Hager’s live concert draws country music fans to Richland Carrousel Park
MANSFIELD — Live music was the order of the night on a perfect summer evening, and country musician Corey Hager answered the call. The West Virginia native brought his act north on Friday night to perform at Richland Carrousel Park. Olivia Fosson, Miss Ohio 2025, was also in attendance to greet fans and sign autographs […]