MANSFIELD — Authorities are seeking four fugitives with Mansfield ties as part of the Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of Aug. 17. Jeffery Siron, 31, is 6-foot-3, 170 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is wanted for failure […]
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Main Street Books to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Aug. 29
MANSFIELD — Main Street Books has announced the return of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. The bookstore will join in this nationwide event championing independent bookstores. Originally scheduled for April 25, this year’s IBD was postponed to Aug. 29. The event will look different from past years, but […]
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OIU continues crackdown on bars violating health restrictions
COLUMBUS — Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited two establishments overnight after receiving complaints of blatant violations of orders in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. “We see that most of the permit premises are following the precautions put in place to make their establishments safe and they are complying with […]
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Four people injured in car-buggy crash on U.S. 250
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured Sunday night when a car slammed into the rear of a horse-drawn buggy on U.S. 250, just north of the Ashland County line in Greenwich Township. The Norwalk Post of the State High Patrol reported the hit-skip accident occurred at 9:48 p.m. Troopers said a 2000 Toyota Camry […]
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Westbrook Country Club invests $2.5 million from member donations for capital projects
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio’s only traditional country club is investing $2.5 million from member donations on a new swimming pool complex, as well as clubhouse renovations including a new front facade portico and a chef’s patio kitchen. “The goal for Westbrook Country Club’s ambitious capital plan is to upgrade facilities and assure the club’s […]
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OIU cites 6 liquor-premitted establishments violating COVID-19 health orders
COLUMBUS – Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited six establishments overnight after receiving complaints of blatant violations of orders in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. “We see that most of the permit premises are following the precautions put in place to make their establishments safe and they are complying with […]
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Stallsmith, Keller earn $2K from Lexington Alumni Scholarship Fund
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Alumni Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce the 2020 scholarship winners. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The recipients are Ann Stallsmith and Troy Keller. Both students will be attending The Ohio State University. Ann will be studying Civil Engineering while Troy will be studying Ecology Evolution. Ann maintained a […]
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Mansfield Art Center presents 75th annual May Show
MANSFIELD — August is the new May at the Mansfield Art Center this year. One of the art center’s most popular shows must go on, even a few months late. One hundred Ohio artists submitted 224 pieces, juried by Andy Hudson, collector and artist. “The breadth and depth of the entries was overwhelming,” Hudson said. […]
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Charil Fuhrer selected 2020 Outstanding Senior Citizen for Richland County
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announced Charil Fuhrer, of Lexington, has been chosen the 2020 Outstanding Senior Citizen for Richland County. Fuhrer was nominated for her dedication to the community and the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC), since 2013. Charil comes in and helps with whatever needs to be […]
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Ohio 39 traffic shifting to east side while work continues on west side
MANSFIELD – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. 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 always […]