MANSFIELD — A multi-county land owners coalition has formed in response to a large resource extraction company, Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, who is attempting to lease land and horizontally drill, according to community advocate Bill Baker. Baker said Cabot is utilizing hydraulic fracturing, to explore for oil and gas resources in the Richland, Ashland […]
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Richland Newhope seeking award nominations
MANSFIELD – Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities is now seeking nominations for its new CARE awards recognizing those who support individuals with developmental disabilities in Richland County. CARE stands for Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. The award categories are Direct Support Professional, Self-Advocate, Community Partner, and Hero with Heart. The first three are […]
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Souder achieves Modern Woodmen management honor
MANSFIELD — Brian Souder, Mansfield, Ohio, a Modern Woodmen of America managing partner, has earned membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round Table. The distinction recognizes outstanding leadership and is based on high achievements in the sales of financial products to meet families’ protection, savings and retirement needs. Membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round […]
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Southside Johnny concert set for March 9 in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will bring the Jersey Shore Blues to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 9. With a decades-long successful career, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes continue to deliver their soul-searing brand of raucous blues and R&B, with material mined from their many albums, featuring hits like […]
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Richland County Foundation accepting Summertime Kids grant applications
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its Summertime Kids (STK) grant program. The program grants are for nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months. Grant amounts range from $300 – $2,500. Last year, a committee that included Foundation Board […]
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Leppo Lane closed through Feb. 2 in Mansfield
Due to water main repairs it will be necessary for the city of Mansfield to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Leppo Lane between South Main Street and Rachel Road. The road will be closed Jan. 30 and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday February […]
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St. Peter’s ranked No. 1 in state poll
MANSFIELD — It’s been a steady climb all season long, but Mansfield St. Peter’s has reached the peak of the Division IV Ohio boys basketball poll. The Ohio High School Athletics Association released the poll on Monday, after a statewide media panel ballot. Last week the Spartans were ranked No. 2 in Division IV. However, […]
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Three men and a woman on Jan. 29 Most Wanted list
MANSFIELD — Three men and a woman are among the list of Most Wanted fugitives in north central Ohio this week, compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division. Jessica Williams is 5-foot, 95 pounds. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Officials say she is wanted for aggravated possession of […]
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ODOT: Winter will return to Richland, Ashland, Crawford counties tonight
MANSFIELD — Old man winter couldn’t stay away. Rainy weather throughout Monday is expected to turn to snow this evening with accumulations in the northeast quarter of Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, snow fall could average between 2 to 4 inches Monday night and into Tuesday morning in Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, […]
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Mansfield Jazz Orchestra concert set for Feb. 15
MANSFIELD — The The Mansfield Jazz Orchestra will present an evening of Classic and Contemporary Jazz on Feb. 15 at Richland Academy of the Arts. The show will feature a 17-piece Big Band including some of Ohio’s hottest jazz instrumentalists and special guest-Vaughn Wiester. Featured soloists have performed with artists including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, […]