MOUNT GILEAD – A Columbus woman was killed early Wednesday morning after a hit-skip incident in Bennington Township of Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Highway Patrol. Amanda E. Cumpton, 34, was walking south on Ohio 61 just north of I-71, on the southbound side of the road, when she was […]
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Flood watch issued for Richland County, citing rain and snowmelt
RICHLAND COUNTY – The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Richland County just before 10 a.m. Wednesday. “Moderate to heavy rainfall will produce considerable snowmelt and (lead) to flooding across north central and northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania today and tonight,” the NWS said in a statement. The watch is expected to last […]
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Richland County Foundation Connections Fund awards grants
MANSFIELD — The Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation announced grant awards during its Winter Reception Jan. 18 at the foundation. The Connections Fund donors approved 11 grants totaling $6,568. “The Connections Fund is a great way for younger donors to get involved in philanthropy and community leadership,” Foundation President Brady Groves said. The following […]
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Crawford County rural roads back to Level One snow alert
BUCYRUS – Rural roads in Crawford County are back under a Level 1 snow advisory, according to Sheriff Scott Kent. Around 9:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office reported rural roads are hazardous due to blowing and drifting snow, the residual effect of the weekend winter storm that dumped as much as a foot of white stuff […]
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Microloans soon to be available at NECIC
MANSFIELD – North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC), through a grant from the Ohio CDC Association and with the support of area community partners, will launch a microloan program to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. “We’ve received funding to provide training, technical assistance, and microloans to small startup organizations,” said NECIC Executive Director […]
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Most Wanted includes fugitives with Mansfield, Shelby, Willard ties
MANSFIELD — Four fugitives are among this week’s Most Wanted in north central Ohio, according to a list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division. Vance Warfel, 29, is 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for domestic violence. Officials say he has ties to […]
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Mansfield Art Center exceeds campaign goal
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Art Center’s Art Rising Campaign has raised more than $2.8 million to fund a large education wing, a pavilion for events and rentals, and renovations to its existing building on Marion Avenue. “We exceeded our campaign goal of about $2.7 million, and we are very fortunate that we did. Several components […]
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Winter Hike For Health set for Feb. 9 at Malabar Farm & Gorman Nature Center
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health’s “Winter Hike for Health” on Saturday, Feb. 9, will be in two locations. In addition to the traditional hike at Malabar Farm State Park, Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield is joining in the day’s healthy fun. Enjoy the winter wonderland with hikes through the woods at either location from 8 […]
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Hotel California: A salute to The Eagles at the Ohio Theatre Feb. 23
COLUMBUS — Authorized by The Eagles, Hotel California incorporates their world-renowned vocal harmonies and authentic instrumentation into a stage spectacle that faithfully and accurately reproduces the multi-Grammy Award-winning sounds of The Eagles, including megahits “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and of course, “Hotel California,” as well as select titles from the solo works of Don […]
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Haring Realty’s “Richlandopoly” highlights United Way fundraiser on Feb. 22
MANSFIELD — Haring Realty, in cooperation with the United Way of Richland County’s Dash for the Goal, is once again presenting the live-action, life-size board game event, “Richlandopoly.” The event had its inaugural year in 2018, providing an exciting and interactive way for employees of Richland County businesses to come together for a cause that […]