MANSFIELD — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Joesph Zeis as his adviser for aerospace and defense while visiting the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield on Friday. The announcement, he said, fulfills a campaign promise for a focus on military installations in Ohio. “He is someone who has the background in the military to understand what […]
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Mansfield Police announce Teen Driver Traffic Cone program
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department has made it easier for teens with driving permits to practice for the maneuverability portion of the Ohio driver’s exam. The Teen Driver Traffic Cone Program is now available in the city, and it’s free. “We felt there was an opportunity where parents or guardians (over 18-years-old) can come […]
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Mansfield murder trial begins in Richland County Common Pleas Court
MANSFIELD — The defense team for Deshawn Dowdell, on trial for the murder of Terrence Travon Harris, asked the jury Thursday morning to pay close attention to physical evidence. Angelo Lonardo, the lead attorney for Dowdell, 23, asked the all-white jury not to abandon logic and reality during opening statements in Richland County Common Pleas Court. […]
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Madison teachers begin ‘work to rule’ as contract impasse continues
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison School Board President Jeff Meyers has 23 years experience on the BOE. Never once has he had to deal with teachers using Work to Rule, or a soft strike, in an effort to resolve a contract dispute. As of Monday, the teachers began “Work to Rule” as a tactic to finalize […]
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Mansfield BOE, teachers excited about new employee severance plan
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to offer eligible teachers early retirement, an option the Mansfield School Education Association will be excited about, according to union president Pam Jones. The board approved an employee severance plan (ESP) as a proactive cost-saving step to help avoid steep cuts in educational programs […]
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Springfield Twp. Fire Dept. receives $60k in grant funding
ONTARIO — The Springfield Township Fire Department has been awarded more than $60,000 in grant funding, allowing the department to purchase equipment items from its wish list. In 2018, the department received six grants equating $60,778. The funding will be used to ease the burden of taxpayer dollars used to fund EMS and fire operations. […]
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New officer fulfills childhood dream of joining law enforcement with MPD
MANSFIELD — Evan M. Hout has dreamed of working in law enforcement since he was a child. He accomplished that dream Friday as he was sworn in to the Mansfield Police Department. “I always wanted to do it, so I followed my dream,” Hout said. “I love the adrenaline rush, and I love being able […]
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Project Lead The Way, STEM keeps Madison students engaged
MADISON TWP — A representative of Project Lead The Way came to speak to the Madison School Board Wednesday. Audrey Barry spoke with the board for about 20 minutes giving an overview of the organization, which provides curriculum for elementary school, middle school and high school students. The curriculum revolves around science, technology, engineering, and […]
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Madison teachers’ union to go on ‘soft strike’ Friday
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Madison Local Education Association will begin a “soft strike” on Friday, vowing to not do any additional work outside contractual obligations. The union has worked without a contract since the start of the current school year and members said they will no longer do work outside normal school hours. […]
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Fire forces electricity, gas to be shut off at Mansfield home
MANSFIELD — No one was injured Wednesday when a minor electrical fire impacted a Mansfield home, but it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the local family. The blaze occurred around noon at 237 Sycamore St. and has resulted in the home’s gas and electricity being shut off. Still, the family (which includes […]