ASHLAND — Ashland City Council approved legislation Tuesday evening authorizing the city of Ashland to take ownership of three blighted properties and to sell city property within the Pump House Corridor. The legislation allows the city of Ashland to take ownership of the Pump House property, the former Hess and Clark factory at 10 E. […]
Tracy Leturgey, Staff Reporter
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Ashland School Board sets Friday meeting in anticipation of approving tentative agreement
ASHLAND — The Ashland City School District’s Board of Education has set a special meeting in anticipation of approving a tentative agreement with the Ashland City Teachers Association, according to a notice issued Tuesday afternoon. The meeting is set for 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the Ashland City School District Administrative Offices, 1407 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805. […]
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Clear Fork Board of Education to add least one new face following November election
CLEAR FORK — At least one new face will join the Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Board of Education following November’s election. Current members Gary McCue and Lori McKee — who were both appointed during other people’s terms — are running against newcomer Welsey Dingus to finish two unexpired, two-year terms, while another returning member […]
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Organizers pleased with turnout at the Mansfield Mayoral Debate
MANSFIELD — To the organizers of Thursday evening’s Mansfield Mayoral Debate, the 90-minute face-off between Republican incumbent Tim Theaker and Democratic challenger Don Bryant was a huge success. Its purpose wasn’t to determine a winner, but rather to encourage civic engagement, explained Jay Allred, Richland Source publisher and Idea Works president. “We needed, as voters, […]
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Haunted Trail planned for Marshall Park on Oct. 19
ONTARIO — Ontario’s recreation department will recognize Halloween this October with its first-ever haunted trail at Marshall Park. The one-day event features several spooky scenes set up along the park’s walking trail, located near the dog park and baseball field. The department initially planned its inaugural haunted trail event for last year, but canceled due […]
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BMV Amnesty Clinic to offer driver’s license reinstatement fee reductions
ONTARIO — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has partnered with Mansfield and Ontario’s Municipal Courts to hold a BMV amnesty clinic from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Ontario Municipal Building’s community room, 555 Stumbo Road. Effective Oct. 17, 2019, the driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver […]
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2 experienced candidates face off in Madison Township trustee race
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township trustee race includes an incumbent and challenger with similar experience in the position. Voters will be asked to choose between incumbent Thomas Craft, who has served since April 2012, or Catherine Swank, who previously held the role for seven years. Swank served as trustee from January 2000 to December […]
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Five compete for three seats on the Plymouth-Shiloh School Board
Editor’s Note: Each candidate was asked the same questions and given the same opportunities to answer those questions. PLYMOUTH — Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools Board of Education in November’s election. Newcomers Kevin Ray Echelberry and Gretchen Huttleston will face off against three current school board members — […]
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Five Guys is again confirmed in Ontario, former Payless to be demolished
ONTARIO — Five Guys is again confirmed for the new strip mall that is replacing the former Ocean Buffet at 994 Lexington-Springmill Rd. in Ontario. Panda Express and Five Guys are confirmed as two of six tenants of the new plaza, the city’s zoning inspector, Adam Gongwer shared Thursday morning in an email. “I have […]
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Election roundup in Richland County offers issues in Madison, Springfield townships, Shelby, Ontario, Mansfield
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison and Springfield township residents will decide Nov. 5 additional, continuing tax levies for their respective fire departments. Madison Township residents will vote on a 3.5-mill levy to maintain the fire department’s current level of services. Springfield Township residents will have their say on the proposed 3-mill levy that will also maintain […]