MANSFIELD — Four men are being sought by north central Ohio authorities on this week’s Most Wanted fugitives list. Dustin Arnett, 23, is 5-foot-9, 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for a probation violation on an original charge of drug trafficking. Officials say he has ties to the New London […]
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Section of Burns St. closed for water repairs through Jan. 15
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Burns Street from Allison Avenue to Collins Drive. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Jan. 9 and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Jan. […]
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Ohio’s White Rhino population grows at The Wilds
CUMBERLAND – A fourth calf was born into The Wilds’ southern white rhinoceros herd during the afternoon hours of Dec. 19. Born to mother, Eve — who was born at The Wilds in 2006 — and father, Roscoe, this male calf helped The Wilds mark another milestone with the most calves born at the conservation […]
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One vote decided 29 elections in Ohio in 2017
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced this week that 29 local elections were decided by a single vote or tied during the 2017 General Election held on Nov. 7. This included 25 local races and four local issues. “When we say ‘one vote matters,’ it’s not just a saying – it has […]
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ODOT prepares for winter weather
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation says that it’s ready for the wintry mix that’s expected tonight into Monday, which could make for a slippery morning commute. · Threat: Wintry precipitation. The main hazard will be freezing rain, but accumulating snow is also in play. · Location: More snow expected along and north of […]
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OSHP: Lexington hit-skip driver identified
LEXINGTON – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said Friday it has identified the vehicle and driver of a hit-skip crash on Dec. 21 in Lexington. Although the OSHP did not disclose the name of the driver, it stated that the individual is cooperating with law enforcement. Formal charges will be presented […]
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N. Mulberry St. neighbors collaborate to fill Giving Tree with stay-warm items
MANSFIELD – Frigid temperatures have sparked a response from four local entities along North Mulberry Street in downtown Mansfield. Working together Mind Body Align, the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Richland Community Development Group will provide hats, scarves and gloves to those who face the elements each day without […]
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Section of S. Main St. in Mansfield closed through Jan. 18
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. South Main street from Park Avenue East to East Second Street. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. Jan. 4 and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the […]
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Older Ohioans at increased risk during extreme cold
COLUMBUS – Forecasters are predicting continued frigid temperatures and very cold wind chills across Ohio. Current temperatures are well below average for this time of year, with single-digit lows and negative wind-chill readings. “Older adults are at increased risk for complications from conditions including snow, ice, bitter cold and more. Factors like age-related changes and […]
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Columbus Symphony to feature Shostakovich & Rachmaninoff in Russian Winter Festival
COLUMBUS — Conducted by Columbus Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov, Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich will undertake the edgy realism of Shostakovich, which will then be juxtaposed against the romantic world of Rachmaninoff in the second and final installment of the Columbus Symphony’s Russian Winter Festival. The full program includes Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. […]