COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine granted a request Saturday from leaders in Columbus and Cleveland to mobilize the national gaurd. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan asked the governor to activate the Ohio National Guard to assist in responding to incidents of violence during demonstrations within the City of Columbus. […]
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Parma man arrested in Richland County I-71 shooting incident
PERRY TOWNSHIP – A Parma man was arrested and charged with second-degree felonious assault Friday after a shooting incident on I-71 in Richland County, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol press release. Matthew B. Ellison could face additional charges, the patrol stated, and is incarcerated at the Richland Count Jail. He is awaiting arraignment. The […]
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Mid-Ohio School begins June 2
LEXINGTON – The Mid-Ohio School begins its 28th season of professional instruction this Tuesday, June 2, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington. The 2020 schedule is available at midohioschool.com, and customers can register online or by calling 419-884-4000. The Mid-Ohio School will operate under the State of Ohio’s guidelines for the “Responsible RestartOhio” surrounding […]
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Richland County Foundation offers support for children’s summer activities
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Summertime Kids Committee Chaired by Foundation Board of Trustee member Jotika Shetty along with members from the community awarded $44,556 in Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 were given to support creative, educational and fun-filled activities for hundreds […]
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Richland Public Health confirms bat found with rabies in Springfield Twp.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – A bat in Springfield Township was submitted for rabies testing and was confirmed positive with rabies by the Ohio Department of Health on May 28, according to a press release issued by Richland Public Health. The bat had no direct contact with any person, was found outdoors, and was observed acting abnormally […]
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Batten down the hatches, big winds are on the way
MANSFIELD — The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a press release warning of high winds in the region. What to expect: A strong cold front will move east across Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania later this afternoon and evening. A line of thunderstorms are expected to develop just west of I-71, along and […]
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Two arrested, suspected drugs seized after Mansfield Police respond to shots fired call
MANSFIELD — A shots fired call led to the arrest of two people on Thursday night, according to a Mansfield Police report. Jacques D. Sutton, 28, was charged with felonious assault and possession of drugs, while Naraziah F. Foster, 20, was also charged with possession of drugs. Both were served warrants and taken to the […]
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Yost issues annual Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse report
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has released the 2019 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report, in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “No case is more difficult than one involving a missing child,” Yost said. “Kids are a top target for exploitation by human traffickers and other predators, […]
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U.S. 30 to have nighttime lane closures starting June 1
MANSFIELD – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. All outlined work is weather permitting. State Route 13 bridge repairs State Route 13, at the bridge between Ogle Street and state Route 97, will have daytime single lane closures as needed […]
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Friendly House preschool program to re-open on June 8
MANSFIELD — The Friendly House has announced it’s taking the necessary steps about reopening the facility for summer programs. There are numerous guidelines in place to serve as safety precautions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, Friendly House could close at any time, depending on Ohio Department of Health measures and […]