COLUMBUS — A former Richland County JFS public assistance specialist has been indicted for allegedly using her position to to improperly secure nearly $50,000 in benefits for her boyfriend and his child, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Monday. The seven-county indictment was returned by a Richland County grand jury, Faber said in an email. Charges […]
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Kemerer announces candidacy for Municipal Court Judge
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s First Assistant Law Director, Michael Kemerer, is officially running for Municipal Court Judge after receiving notification earlier this month from the Board of Elections that his candidacy petition was approved. “I enjoy what I do, and I’m making a difference, so the decision to run for judge is not one I take […]
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Richland County Foundation opens scholarship application process early
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation will open its college scholarship application on Dec. 19, which is two weeks earlier than previous years. “We hope students will take advantage of the earlier date to complete the application over the holiday break in December,” said Community Investment Officer Siera Marth-May. New applicants including high school seniors […]
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Sluss Realty hosts Dial-A-Santa on Dec. 22
MANSFIELD — Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves are ready to take your calls to spread a little holiday cheer to local families. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 22, Sluss Realty has teamed up with the North Pole to host a Dial-A-Santa to give little ones an opportunity to chat with some of […]
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Snow Trails opening for winter fun on Friday, Dec. 9
MANSFIELD — Snow Trails skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing season opens Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for its 62nd season. Slopes remain open for an early season bonus weekend on Saturday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Select trails, lifts and terrain park features will […]
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Richland County residents: Nutrient management plan grant applications due by Dec. 31
MANSFIELD – Time is running out to apply for a grant with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) to have 50% of the cost covered to have a Nutrient Management Plant created for your farm. Benefits to a Nutrient Management Plan: The plan is tailored to your land’s needs The plan will help […]
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Mansfield violist featured in 4-day Cleveland-area orchestra series
MANSFIELD — Colin Henley, a Mansfield native, will be among the featured musicians at the Dec. 8 to 11 music series Festive Sounds from Bach to Strauss. Henley is a diversity fellow with CityMusic of Cleveland. He recently graduated with a master’s degree in viola performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Henley was the […]
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Archbishop Hoban’s Lamar Sperling is Ohio’s Mr. Football
COLUMBUS — Akron Archbishop Hoban senior running back Lamar Sperling has been selected Ohio’s Mr. Football by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He is the 36th winner of the award and led his team into the OHSAA Division II state championship game Thursday night against Toledo Central Catholic. Sperling, 5-foot-10-inches and 190 pounds, totaled 141 […]
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Section of N. Benton St. closed in Mansfield through Dec. 2
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. North Benton Street from West Fourth Street to West Fifth Street. The road has been closed is set to re-open Friday, Dec. 2 by the end […]
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Grants available to artists, educators when Ohio Arts Council meets Dec. 9 at MRCPL
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Arts Council in partnership with Richland County Development Group Art Sector will be hosting a meet and greet at the Richland County Public Library community room on 3rd Street in Mansfield. The event is planned for Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Ohio Arts Council provides financial support to […]