Noah Krupp, an 8-year-old boy from Bellvue, will be racing a special soap box car on Saturday, June 29. Around two months ago, a group of people from the Carrousel in Mansfield found an old Soap Box Derby Car in the basement of the carrousel. The car was originally raced in 1993 by Devon M. […]
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Warrant results in arrests, seizure of pharmaceuticals and guns
On June 27, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT) and Major Crimes Unit conducted a High Intensity Patrol Operation. The operation initiated with the execution of a search warrant on the first block of Carpenter Road, Mansfield. The search warrant was a result from a joint six-month investigation, involving the U.S. […]
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Local projects named finalists in economic development awards
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) nominated two local projects for the 2013 Team North East Ohio Plus Awards. Both projects have been named as finalists. Awards will be made on Thursday, July 11 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Cleveland. Bridget McDaniel, Executive Director of RCDG, announced the finalists stating that “great things are happening […]
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Alcohol and tobacco check: 67 comply, 10 violations
On June 24, the METRICH Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Mansfield Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville Police Department, and CACY, conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks throughout Richland County. Lt. Keith Porch stated that the law enforcement groups went into 76 businesses that sold either alcohol or tobacco. Ten of […]
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Officers run for Special Olympics
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics, Richland County law enforcement personnel will trade their uniforms for jogging suits to participate in the 27th annual Torch Run on Friday, June 28 beginning at 8 a.m. The proceeds of this event benefit the Special Olympics of Ohio to help offset the […]
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Teams take strides for Relay for Life Saturday
“My gift to Richland County was helping bring the Relay for Life fundraiser. I knew what I went through and that it was necessary to do this fundraiser,” said Norbert Peiker. Peiker is a 17-year cancer survivor and his gift was to bring the relay to Richland County. The event will be held this Saturday […]
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Ontario events celebrate freedom, build community
Every year on the Fourth of July Americans celebrate their freedom. All across the nation fireworks and barbecues light up the lives of those fortunate enough to live in the United States. In Richland County, one of the biggest events takes place in Ontario. 2013 marks the 11th year of the Ontario Fourth of July […]
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Fire evacuates residents in historic Voegele building
Wednesday night the Mansfield Fire Department was called to 211 N. Main St., Mansfield with report of fire at 7:59 p.m. The department responded to the Voegele apartments which included 21 occupied residences. “I called it in,” said resident Valerie Harper, who lives in apartment G02, “I heard a ‘pop’ and went to the elevator […]
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St. Peter’s Announces New Elementary Principal
In a letter to employees and school families dated today, St. Peter’s Pastor and School Superintendent Fr. Gregory Hite announced the hiring of Mrs. Madalyn Bauer, M. Ed. of West Salem as their new elementary school principal beginning in the 2013-14 school year. According to Fr. Hite, “Mrs. Bauer comes to us with a wealth […]
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Lincoln Highway Marker Unveiled on Park Avenue
The Lincoln Highway Association and the Richland County Bicentennial Committee have been planning the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway for a decade. Yesterday, all that planning came to fruition with the dedication of a new Lincoln Highway marker post at the five way intersection along Marion Avenue and Park Avenue. Lincoln Highway travelers from […]