Foreign investments should lead to good-paying jobs in Chillicothe and Chardon – not huge payouts for the Chinese government. That’s why I worked with my Republican Colleague, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), to introduce the U.S. Foreign Investments Review Act. It’s simple – before we do business with a foreign entity, let’s make sure it will […]
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Rethink Richland aims to bring people home with Thanksgiving Eve event
MANSFIELD – As people travel home this Thanksgiving, a first-time event in downtown Mansfield aims to capitalize on the holiday and perhaps entice some folks to stay. With careers and families, moving back home may seem daunting. But to make the transition more viable, the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) is holding Rethink Richland, a […]
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Section of Marion Ave. closed through Nov. 2
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs the city of Mansfield has closed Marion Avenue between Trimble Road and Woodland Road through the end of the workday on Nov. 2 barring any unforeseen problems. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to avoid possible […]
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200th Red Horse Squadron continues to help Puerto Rico hurricane victims
MANSFIELD, Ohio, – Members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 200th RED HORSE Squadron (RHS) have been in Comerio, Puerto Rico since Oct. 7, providing hope and water. The team is supplying potable water to the area with a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU). The ROWPU provides potable water from a variety of raw […]
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Carfentanil discovered in Richland County drug samples
MANSFIELD – The deadly synthetic opioid Carfentanil has been detected recently in Richland County. According to a press release from Lt. Joseph Petrycki, METRICH Enforcement Unit Commander, , the Mansfield Division of Police Forensic Science Laboratory has found Carfentanil in several confiscated illicit drug samples. Carfentanil is 100 times as potent as fentanyl, making it […]
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Mansfield’s holiday parade canceled as DMI focuses on downtown shopping
MANSFIELD – A decade-long downtown Mansfield tradition is ending this November, but the decision was made in hopes that a new one will rise from the ashes. Downtown Mansfield Inc. has canceled its annual holiday parade to instead focus on downtown shopping this holiday season. “This was a strategic move based on the data that […]
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Mansfield to hold civil service exams for fire, police on Nov. 17
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield will be holding written entry-level civil service examinations for both police and fire on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Mansfield Fire Museum on West Fourth Street. Applications will be taken Oct. 30 through Nov. 17. Application packets will be made available beginning Oct. 30 on the city’s website. The […]
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UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found
MANSFIELD — A missing/runaway juvenile has been located and is safe. Earlier today the Mansfield Division of Police asked for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Trenton M. Schoenman. At that time, The Richland Source reported: The Mansfield Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Trenton M. […]
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Mansfield police looking for missing juvenile
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Trenton M. Schoenman. Police believe he may possibly in the area of Park Avenue West and Douglas Avenue. Trenton has made threats to harm himself and police are asking the public’s help in locating him as […]
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Richland Public Health sets community screenings for November
MANSFIELD — Free health assessments from Richland Public Health nurses for all ages and all Richland County residents at locations close to home. Health assessments include blood pressure and hemoglobin screening, medication counseling and nutrition education. Blood sugar screening is also FREE and requires a three hour fast. Cholesterol screening is available with a 12-hour […]