MANSFIELD — Renewal levies passed at all four Richland County school districts that were on Tuesday night’s ballot — Mansfield City Schools, Ontario, Madison and Plymouth-Shiloh. According to superintendents at Mansfield and Ontario, the levies will be used to maintain quality education and add technology to the classroom. “Now it’s time to get to work […]
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Springmill St. building may be redeveloped as bar & grill
MANSFIELD — An investment company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana intends to convert a Springmill Street building into a bar and grill. According to Fourth Ward Councilman Butch Jefferson, the building once housed Level 1 Lounge. It is situated just east of Tim’s Auto Repair, close to the Bowman Street intersection. Mansfield City Council heard […]
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Mansfield officials elated as PRIDE Tax, Pothole levies pass
MANSFIELD — Mansfield administrators were ecstatic Tuesday night as votes rolled in from the Richland County Board of Elections. The celebration was well underway before the last precinct was counted. “It’s terrific. I mean it’s great to sit here and see all the tax levies that passed,” said Mark Abrams, parks and recreation director for […]
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Falquette nips Hardwick in GOP primary for Mansfield 1st ward seat
MANSFIELD — David Falquette edged Dan Hardwick in a tight GOP primary for Mansfield City Council’s first ward seat, according to unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections. Falquette defeated Hardwick by 27 votes, earning 231 ballots to Hardwick’s 204. According to Deputy Director Bill Freytag, the vote difference must come within one-half […]
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Four people on this week’s Richland County Most Wanted List
MANSFIELD — There are four people listed in this week’s most wanted by Richland County authorities. Among those on this week’s list are: Mikeah V. Marshall, 23, is 5-fo0t-3, 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She is wanted for possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. Marshall has connections to the Mansfield area. Christopher […]
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CenturyLink states 911 service is restored
MANSFIELD — Centurylink has advised 911 services have been temporarily restored to normal function. The company will continue to work on the problem tonight and in the early morning hours, according to the Mansfield Police Department. Earlier on Tuesday, authorities stated the company was experiencing network issues affecting 911 service for cell phones in both […]
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MPD learns self defense at Team Chitwood Martial Arts and Fitness
LEXINGTON — Members of the Mansfield Police Department spent one day last week learning how to escape from harm’s way. There were 32 law enforcement officers fulfilling their annual state requirement of in-service training at Team Chitwood Martial Arts and Fitness at 314 E. Main St. in Lexington. Officers learned to escape choke holds and other […]
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City of Mansfield has free compost available by appointment
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker has announced that the City of Mansfield has free compost available. Starting May 1, compost will be distributed by appointment only. Appointments and questions can be directed to the City Service Complex at 419-755- 9803. Anyone interested in compost must stop into the Complex Office located at 480 Park Avenue […]
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D.A.R.E. program to return to Shelby schools
SHELBY – The D.A.R.E. program will make its return to the Shelby community and schools. After an eight-year hiatus, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program will return to Shelby in partnership with the Shelby Police Department and Shelby City Schools. On Monday, Shelby City Council approved legislation authorizing the mayor to apply for the Drug […]