MANSFIELD — As the temp dips lower and lower, it’s becoming more of a necessity to bundle up. However, not everyone — including youngsters — has adequate outerwear to stay warm, which is why the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is hosting its eighth annual “Coats for Kids” donation drive on Nov. 8. The drive will take […]
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ODNR explains changes to Mohican management plan
ASHLAND – Officials from the Ohio Division of Forestry and Division of Wildlife braved cold, damp weather Wednesday to give a tour highlighting the effects they believe their new management plan for Mohican-Memorial State Forest can make to improve the health of the forest. The plan, unveiled in August, modifies a strategy that was hammered […]
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Veteran’s Day Breakfast set for Nov. 10 at Mansfield Area Y
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Area Y is honoring those who have valiantly served in the United States Armed Forces. All veterans are welcome for a catered breakfast and fellowship with other members of the armed services. The event takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Mansfield Area Y, 750 […]
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Poynter Institute recognizes Richland Source for creative content
MANSFIELD — Our readers have excellent taste. I’m talking about our readers at Richland Source, Ashland Source, Crawford Source and soon to be KnoxPages.com. Last week an editorial team from Richland Source made a number of presentations at the Local Independent Online News conference in Chicago. One of those programs was an explanation of the […]
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Richland County Children Services hosts workshop on state of child care
MANSFIELD — Members of the community with a stake in the well-being of children met at the Richland County Children Services building on Tuesday afternoon. Tim Schaffner, executive director of the Trumbull County Children Services, led a two-hour meeting asking the audience what it felt Richland County valued, did well and where gaps existed in […]
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Richland County Children Services sues drug companies, 4 doctors
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services has filed a lawsuit accusing several major prescription drug companies of intentionally misleading the public about the dangers of opioids to sell more painkillers as they raked in “blockbuster profits.” The 250-page complaint, filed in Richland County Common Pleas Court, claims drug manufacturers, distributors and four doctors unjustly enriched themselves as they acted as a […]
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Portion of S. Franklin Ave. closed through Nov. 2
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. South Franklin Avenue from East Arch Street to Flint Street The road has been closed and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Thursday Nov. 2, 2017 barring […]
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METRICH: Drug Take Back event draws 1,700 pounds of pills
MANSFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 28, the METRICH Enforcement Unit along with the Mansfield Division of Police, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Butler Police Department, the Lexington Police Department and the Shelby Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative. In addition to Richland County law enforcement agencies, […]
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Sunday fire claims life of 41-year-old Mansfield woman
MANSFIELD — A 41-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a fire broke out at an Abbott Drive home early Sunday morning. The fire was reported at 5:33 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, according to Mansfield Fire Department Chief Steven Strickling. The location of the fire was 777 Abbott Drive in Mansfield. The woman has been […]
