MANSFIELD — A representative from Energy Transfer Partners, the Texas-based company constructing the Rover Pipeline project, responded Tuesday to unilateral order issued last week by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. “We are working to comply with the directives in the final order from the Ohio EPA and continue to work with FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory […]
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Highway Patrol announces sobriety checkpoint this week
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The location in Richland County will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t […]
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Richland County
ONTARIO – Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health, that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Springfield Township. “To be very clear, this is not a human infection case, but our first positive WNV mosquito sample this year,” said Joe Harrod, Director of Environmental Health […]
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America in Bloom judges tour Mansfield, have positive reaction
MANSFIELD — Two America in Bloom judges had the chance to tour Mansfield on Monday. Their visit was triggered by Mansfield’s inaugural involvement in America in Bloom, which sponsors an annual competition among participating communities throughout the country. Judges review and evaluate communities in four sectors: municipal, commercial, residential, and community involvement. Evaluations are based […]
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Butler man killed in motorcycle crash
LOUDONVILLE — A 21-year-old Butler man was killed in a one-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday night. According to a press release from the Ashland post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Jonathan D. Thran was riding a 2015 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle north on County Road 3175 south of Ohio 3 at 10:02 p.m. Sunday. Thran drove […]
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Water to be shut off on portion of Bowman Street
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it will be necessary for the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department to shut down water service to the following areas while repairs are being made. Bowman Street between Harker Street and West Sixth Street. The water will be turned off at 8 a.m. on Tuesday July 11. […]
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3 women, 1 man top Richland County’s Most Wanted list
MANSFIELD — North Central Ohio authorities are seeking three women and one man on this week’s Most Wanted list. Kim Blevins, 46, is 5-foot-5, 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She is wanted for bond revocation on a possession of drugs charge. Authorities say she has ties to the Mansfield area Brandon Thull, […]
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Richland County drivers warned of construction zones
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its road work schedule for this week. Richland County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 97 SR 97, at its interchange with Interstate 71, will have two narrowed lanes of traffic in each direction. Crews are working on the berm, adjusting […]
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Transitional age youth apartment complex now open
MANSFIELD — What was once a grassy plot of land now features an eight-unit apartment complex that will house youths as they transition out of the foster-care system. During their stay, tenants will learn skills that they may not have gained during their childhood. Dozens of people welcomed this new addition to the city on […]
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U.S. 30 ramp to 5th Avenue reopens
The U.S. 30 westbound off ramp to 5th Avenue is now open. The ramp was previously closed for an emergency repair due to a collapsed culvert.