MOUNT GILEAD — No serious injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon when whiteout conditions resulted in an accident that involved 16 vehicles and closed southbound I-71 in Morrow County. A dispatcher with the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol said there were two minor injuries in the accident that happened just before 3 p.m. […]
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Sunbury pilot among 3 killed in Ohio medical helicopter crash
COLUMBUS — Three people were killed Tuesday morning in a medical helicopter crash in Vinton County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The flight crew has been identified as Pilot Jennifer L. Topper, 34, of Sunbury; flight nurses Bradley J. Haynes, 48, of London, and Rachel L. Cunningham, 33, of Galloway. All three were […]
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William Shatner, Wrath of Khan coming to Columbus on March 6
COLUMBUS — Set phasers to stun and beam yourself to the Palace Theatre on Wednesday, March 6, for an memorable night with the one and only William Shatner live on stage. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen followed by a live […]
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Special needs party at the Carrousel slated for Feb. 27
MANSFIELD — There will be a free Special Needs party at the Richland Carrousel in Downtown Mansfield on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. If you have ever been to the Downtown Mansfield area you have most likely gone for a ride on the Richland Carrousel. The magic of children laughing fills the […]
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‘Flash freeze’ on local roads possible tonight into Tuesday morning
MANSFIELD — Winter storm 10 days ago. More snow this past weekend. Polar vortex coming Wednesday. But tonight … we have to worry about something the National Weather Service in Cleveland is calling a potential “flash freeze” on area roads. Temperatures have briefly warmed up above freezing this evening with milder air and light rain […]
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Beautifield initiative announces Winter Storefront Design Contest winner
MANSFIELD — We are excited to announce that the winner of the Winter Storefront Design Contest is Tara’s Floral Expressions and The Chill Downtown Ice Cream Parlor! The window display at Tara’s is full of bright, festive, Valentine’s day themed decorations and embodies the efforts of the Beautifield initiative. The runner ups for the Winter […]
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Shelby’s FISH pantry served 670 individuals in Q4 of 2018
SHELBY – During October, November, and December 2018, the local FISH Food Pantry served a total of 670 individuals – a 6.2-percent increase over the same period in 2017. Included in this number are: • 538 persons received regular food assistance • 132 persons received emergency food assistance An ideal FISH box of food will […]
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Richland County GOP accepting resumes for Judge Spon’s open seat
MANSFIELD — The Republican Party of Richland County is accepting letters of interest and/or resumes for the vacancy being created by Judge Spon’s retirement on March 31, 2019 from the Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division. The Central Committee will be selecting someone to be recommended to the Governor for his appointment to replace Judge Spon. […]
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Shiloh on list for neighborhood immunizations slate in February
MANSFIELD — Infants, children and adults can get the shots they need at our Neighborhood Immunization Clinics staffed by public health nurses from Richland Public Health. Children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and need an up-to-date shot record and insurance card at time of service. Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care are accepted. Most private […]
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Gorman-Rupp’s James Gorman, 94, steps down as board chair after 73 years
MANSFIELD — James C. Gorman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has notified the company that he will not stand for re-election as a Director at the Company’s 2019 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled in April, at which time his term as a Director will expire. Gorman, 94, has served as a Director of the […]