MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has invited the community to participate in the annual Winter Reading Program. The 2023 program theme is “Curl Up with a Good Book,” and patrons can participate from Jan. 3 to Jan. 28. The Winter Reading Program is available for all ages and encourages reading by offering fun […]
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DeWine announces nominee to lead Ohio EPA
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday the nomination of Anne M. Vogel to be the next director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. If confirmed by the Ohio Senate, Vogel will replace outgoing director Laurie A. Stevenson, who announced her intent to retire at the end of the year. “Anne Vogel brings a wealth […]
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OSHP reports 13 killed on Ohio roads during Christmas holiday
COLUMBUS – Thirteen people died on Ohio roads during the Christmas holiday period, according to provisional statistics released from the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Tuesday. The 13 deaths from seven fatal crashes occurred during a four-day reporting period, from Friday, Dec. 23, at 12 a.m. until Monday, Dec. 26, at 11:59 p.m., Of the […]
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Water shut off along section of Woodville Road in Mansfield while water main repaired
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs, the City of Mansfield water repair department has shut down water service along Woodville Road from Plainview Road to Brenda Drive Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day Tuesday barring any unforeseen problems. Woodville Road is closed […]
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Chuck Ridenour, long-time Shelby Globe sports editor, dies at 61
SHELBY — Long-time Shelby Globe sports editor Charles R. “Chuck” Ridenour II died on Dec. 23 after a lengthy battle with various health issues. According to his obituary posted on the Penwell Turner Funeral Home website, the 61-year-old Shelby High School graduate died at The James at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in […]
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Richland County Board of Elections closed until Jan. 3
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections will be closed until Jan. 3, according to Matt Fingeld, elections director, and Jane Zimmerman, deputy director. Members of the Richland County Board of Elections voted at their December board meeting to close the local office from Tuesday, Dec. 27, until Tuesday Jan. 3. The office is […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office lifts Level 1 snow emergency
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has lifted the Level 1 snow emergency, according to an email sent by his office Monday at 10:45 a.m. The sheriff issued a Level 1 emergency early Friday morning and upgraded to a Level 2 just a few hours later as a powerful winter storm with high winds, […]
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Shelby man, 34, killed in Crawford County crash Friday
BUCYRUS — A 34-year-old Shelby man died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle, weather-related crash in Crawford County, according to the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 2022 Freightliner driven by Matthew Ruth, 36, of Bucyrus was westbound on Remlinger Road (County Road 49) in Vernon Township, west of Baker Road. […]
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Kiwanis Club of Mansfield to host Talkin’ Cleveland Guardians event on Feb. 13
BELLVILLE — The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield will host a Talkin’ Cleveland Guardians Baseball Brunch on Monday, Feb. 13 at Der Dutchman Restaurant, 720 State Route 97 West, Bellville. The program will include a live auction of baseball items and keynote speakers Bob DiBiasio, Cleveland Guardians Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs, Radio Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus […]
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Rumpke partners with Richland County Solid Waste Authority
MANSFIELD — Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services will partner with Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (RCRSWMA) in its roadside cleanup effort. Rumpke has been keeping neighborhoods clean and green since 1932 and this year marks the 14th consecutive year that Rumpke has partnered with the Richland County Solid Waste Authority. To aid in […]