MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police wants to remind the community that effective at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, masks or facial coverings are required for everyone while they are out in public. “We want to encourage the community to be mindful of the mandate and wear a mask or facial covering,” Chief Keith […]
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Former Mansfield Trooper Preston Brooks acquitted on all counts
MANSFIELD — Former Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Preston Brooks, of the Mansfield Post, was found not guilty of all charges this week following a three-day trial. Brooks, 32, of Arlington, was indicted Dec. 9 for Theft of Dangerous Drugs and Tampering with Evidence. “Mr. Brooks is grateful for the support of his former colleagues […]
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Ohio part of State Trooper project focused on Move Over campaign
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project are collaborating to focus on education and enforcement of the Move Over law. This initiative will begin on Sunday, July 19 at 12:01 a.m. and end on Saturday, July 25 at 11:59 p.m. The high-visibility enforcement will include the Indiana […]
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Ohio sets record for June business filings
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Friday that 16,047 new businesses filed in June — the most new filings in one month ever. The number of new businesses created in June is a substantial 61% increase over June 2019 and a 24% increase over last month. “Ohio just set a state record […]
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Road construction to impact east side of Ohio 39
MANSFIELD – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Lexington-Springmill Road, between Sherwood Dr and Cockley Rd in Troy Township, will be reduced to one lane using portable traffic lights between the hours of 7:30 am and 5 pm, starting today, July […]
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Pleasant Hill officials part of Ranger Day set for July 25 at Charles Mill
MIFFLING TOWNSHIP — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will host “Ranger Day” at Tappan Lake Park on Saturday, July 18 and at Atwood, Charles Mill, and Seneca Lake Parks on Saturday, July 25. All the events will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pleasant Hill Rangers will attend the event held at […]
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Ohio caregivers prepare for nursing home visits starting July 20
TOLEDO — For Rebecca Bickett, Monday, July 20 can’t get here soon enough. When she heard Gov. Mike DeWine announce on June 29 that nursing homes would be permitted to begin outdoor visitation on July 20, Bickett said she called the next day for an appointment. Her mother Virginia (Ginny) Jones, 88, lives with dementia […]
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Mary Anne’s Meats issues voluntary recall of Weidle’s Smoked Sausage
LEXINGTON — Mary Anne’s Meats, LLC of Lexington, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 72 pounds of Weidle’s Smoked Garlic Sausage, due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Specifically, the product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The Weidle’s Smoked Garlic sausage is paper wrapped in various weights […]
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MOESC Board of Governors discuss school year, hire new personnel
MANSFIELD – The MOESC Board of Governors held its monthly meeting on July 15. There was a lengthy discussion surrounding the reopening of schools in the region. Superintendent Kevin D. Kimmel updated the Board on the discussions and dialog among area districts as it relates the reopening schools and what may be included in their […]
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U.S. Marshals selling 3 replica movie cars: ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean, ‘Ghostbusters’ ‘Ectomobile,’ & ‘Batmobile’
CLEVELAND – The U.S. Marshals are holding an auction in Canal Fulton, Ohio, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, for three replica movie cars from “Back to the Future,” “Ghostbusters” and “Batman.” The auction will be held at Skipco Auto Auction, 700 Elm Ridge Ave., Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614. Attendance will be limited inside […]