WASHINGTON – The House Republican Steering Committee today selected Congressman Troy Balderson to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 116th Congress, pending ratification by the House Republican Conference. The Republican from Zanesville represents a district that includes part of Richland County. “My greatest honor is bringing the voice of Ohioans to […]
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Red Cross seeking new location in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield office of the American Red Cross has announced it will relocate its office in Richland County, according to a letter released Wednesday by Lara Kiefer, Executive Director, Lake Erie/Heartland Chapter. The Mansfield office, located at 39 N. Park St. will soon be listed for sale. Kiefer’s letter is published below in […]
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Mansfield seeks grant to connect B&O Bike Trail with Trimble Road Trail
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is applying to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a 2019 Clean Ohio Trail Fund grant to build a 1.13-mile bike trail. It would connect the existing B&O Trail to the newly constructed Trimble Road Trail. The 10-foot wide path will be constructed with mostly asphalt material. A […]
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Norwalk man injured in Morrow County roll-over crash
MOUNT GILEAD — A Norwalk man suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after a one-vehicle commercial roll-over crash on Ohio 61 at mile post 11 in Gilead Township of Morrow County. The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Marvin J. Pierce, 53, was operating a 2003 Peterbilt tractor and tanker trailer southbound […]
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If you like winter weather, you will love the next several days
MANSFIELD — If you like winter weather, you just may love north central Ohio the rest of the week and through the weekend. The National Weather Service is not making any friends among those already longing for spring. The latest forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Wednesday in the form of […]
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Educator, entrepreneur to seek Mansfield Council at-large seat
MANSFIELD — Local educator and entrepreneur Joel Vega today announced he is running in the May Democratic primary for an at-large seat on Mansfield City Council. Vega, who graduated from Madison High School in 1997, moved back to Mansfield from South Carolina to raise his family, be near relatives and start a performing arts non-profit […]
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Lucas franchisor earns two nationwide honors
LUCAS – For the third straight year, Town Money Saver (TMS) was named a top franchise opportunity by Franchise Business Review and ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500. The local franchisor has been recognized by both publications for three consecutive years. “To say we are honored is an understatement,” said Bill Zirzow, President and CEO […]
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Most Wanted seeks 4 north central Ohio fugitives
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. Antonio Petty, 25, 5-foot-10, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for domestic violence. Authorities say he has ties to the […]
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Amanda Stanfield announces run for Mansfield City Council’s 4th ward
MANSFIELD – Amanda Stanfield has announced her candidacy for City Council of Mansfield’s Fourth Ward, which encompasses the northwest portion of the city. Stanfield has lived in Mansfield for 21 years, with 19 of those being in the Fourth Ward. She and her husband, Matthew, have been married for 24 years and have seven children. […]
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Teddy Bear concert featuring The Emporer’s New Clothes on Feb. 10 at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host the second of its three Teddy Bear Concerts in the 2018-2019 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The performance features the story of the well-known emperor obsessed with the newest and most fabulous clothing, which is brought to life by Artistic Director, Michael […]