MANSFIELD – Authorities are seeking four fugitives 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 June 15. Devoisier Newsome, 25, is 5-foot-5, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for domestic violence. Authorities say […]
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Section of Sherman Ave. closed until June 19 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road in Mansfield while work is being completed. Sherman Avenue from Park Avenue West to Summit Street. The road closure will begin immediately and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday on June 19, […]
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Red Cross testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
COLUMBUS — Beginning today and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume surgeries and […]
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library to re-open all nine locations June 22
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will reopen all nine locations beginning Monday, June 22, with restrictions based on the continued guidance of Richland Public Health, Ohio Department of Health, and the CDC. In addition, the First Call 211 lobby will also re-open to the public on June 22. All MRCPL locations closed for […]
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3 hospitalized after 2-car crash involving Mansfield Police cruiser
MANSFIELD — Three people were hospitalized, including a Mansfield Police officer, after a two-car crash Friday night in the city. One of the vehicles involved in the crash was a Mansfield Police cruiser, responding to a call for help. According to a Mansfield Police statement, at approximately 8:22 p.m., Officer Justin Cikity was responding to “a call […]
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Mansfield City Schools distributed nearly 35,000 sack meals
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools distributed a combined 34,906 sack lunches and breakfasts for students at three locations while schools were closed from March 18 to June 1. Food service manager Lauren Moran said the totals were almost identical: 17,494 lunches and 17,412 breakfasts. Volunteers provided drive-up meal distributions from 12 to 1 p.m. each […]
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New apartment complex breaks ground in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Redwood Living Inc. has broken ground on its first brand new neighborhood in Mansfield. Upon completion, the neighborhood will house 84 units ranging in size from 1,294 to 1,620 square feet. The 25.89-acre Redwood Mansfield site is located off of Executive Drive in the cul-de-sac just north of Straub Road. Unlike traditional apartment complexes, […]
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Major rehab on U.S. 30 will impact traffic in Richland County
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 be […]
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Vouchers available for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs in Richland County
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announced the expansion of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) into Richland County. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive $50 worth of coupons though the growing season to use at participating farmers’ […]
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Renaissance to present virtual ‘MindSprouts’ student-writing showcase
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Education Department will host its ninth annual MindSprouts Creative Writing Showcase on June 20 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public via the Renaissance YouTube channel and FaceBook page. A variety of student writing will be presented in Readers’ Theatre adaptations of short stories, poems, and […]