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. Agents visited the following liquor-permitted establishments and issued citations after witnessing the violations: Wayne County Speedway, Orville, received an administrative citation for improper conduct – […]
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Two teens killed in Sunday morning Wayne County crash
GREEN TOWNSHIP — Two 18-year-olds were killed in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Ohio 57 at County Road 7, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Skylar Sigler, 17, of Apple Creek, and Anthony Shaw, 18, of Elyria, were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Wayne County […]
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DeWine, First Lady test negative Saturday for COVID-19
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine have tested negative for COVID-19 in a PCR test administered and run by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, according to a press release issued by his office. The test results Saturday follow the negative PCR test results for the Governor and First Lady […]
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Ohio cracks down on bars for violating health orders Friday night
COLUMBUS – Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited four establishments Friday night after receiving complaints of “blatant violations of orders” in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. “The majority of establishments we visit are doing everything they can to provide […]
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Crossroads League to begin competition for fall sports on Sept. 5
AVON, Ohio – Following the July 28 announcement from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics to move its fall national championships to the spring, the Crossroads League confirmed its previously stated intent of hosting its 2020 fall seasons and league championship events as scheduled. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a member of the Crossroads League. […]
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OHSAA alters football season — if it’s approved by the governor
COLUMBUS – Following a recommendation this week from the Governor’s Office to shorten the season due to concerns that COVID-19 may spike in early winter, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Friday that if high school football games are approved by the Governor, all teams will enter the playoffs beginning Oct. 9 and the […]
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Renaissance to offer new ‘Ren-spiration’ classroom series
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will offer a “sequel” to its successful series of QuaRENtine Classroom sessions, beginning the week of Aug. 16. New classes will be formatted as a four-week series of offerings, with participants meeting once a week for four weeks. The schedule allows families the opportunity to explore the arts while accommodating […]
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Back to school kickoff for MOESC staff set for Aug. 10
MANSFIELD – On Monday, Aug. 10, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will host its annual all-staff meeting to kick off the school year. Because of the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the meeting will look a little different than in years past. Instead of the typical large gathering at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, this year it will […]
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Mansfield Shade Tree Commission Heritage Tree Program announces winners
MANSFIELD – Mayor Tim Theaker has announced Mansfield’s Shade Tree Commission designated two trees for Heritage Tree Status. The two winners were Red Maple, nominated and owned by Dr. Mel Coleman; and Red Elm, nominated and owned by Robert Kline. The Red Maple and Red Elm not only meet the criteria for the Heritage Tree […]
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Section of Snodgrass Road to close Aug. 12 for 60 days
MANSFIELD – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Snodgrass Road Snodgrass Road, between Rock Road and St Rt 314 in Springfield Township, will be closed starting Wednesday, Aug. 12 and will remain closed for 60 days, weather permitting. The closure will […]