Editor’s note: This column is part of a series addressing the issue of food insecurity in Richland County. The series will continue throughout 2017 and feature interviews with those working to mitigate the problem and the obstacles they encounter. MANSFIELD — I’ve never experienced what it’s like to constantly live in a state of hunger. Sure, […]
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Sherrod Brown: The best ideas come from Ohio
One of my most important jobs as your senator is listening to the Ohioans I represent. I’ve spent the past several weeks hosting roundtables across our state – I recently hosted my 300th Ohio roundtable. I talked with manufacturing workers in Cleveland and autoworkers in Toledo. I heard from local leaders about their bus system […]
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No new taxes on 4 Richland County school district levies
Four local school districts are counting on their communities to say, “Yes” to renewal levies that all emphasize will not mean new taxes. Renewal levies will be on the ballot for residents in Ontario, Mansfield City, Madison and Plymouth-Shiloh. “It’s not new money. It won’t increase your taxes,” said Randy Harvey, treasurer for the board […]
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Mansfield March for Science engages children with hands-on activities
MANSFIELD — Ozeas Costa, an associate professor of earth sciences at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, said he’s been approached by students who said they’re no good at science. “When in fact, everybody does science every day,” he said. Costa was among several educators representing an array of fields, including astronomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, […]
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Richland Co. Sheriff’s dept. conducts Corrections Academy for 16 LAW HEROs
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office recently completed the Corrections Academy for LAW HEROs in north central Ohio. Staff Lt. James Myers was the Academy Commander for the 16 corrections officers from various counties, including four from Lorain County, three from Ashland County, three Medina County, two from Knox County, two from Wayne County […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office K9 Molly has received body armor
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff’s Office K9 Molly has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Molly’s vest is sponsored by the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office in Mansfield, OH and embroidered with the sentiment “This protection donated by Richland Cty. Prosecutor.” […]
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Downtown Mansfield restaurant catches fire
MANSFIELD – The roof of Kruzins Coffee Shop and Restaurant, located at 82 Park Ave West, caught fire just before noon on Friday. Assistant chief Mark Sieving, of the Mansfield Fire Department, said the blaze originated in the kitchen, possibly from some equipment, but spread, catching the roof on fire. Sieving said there was substantial […]
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Walter Renz found guilty of all 7 charges, including murder
MANSFIELD — Walter Renz has was found guilty Friday, but the maximum penalty won’t be enough for his victim’s family. “I’m happy — very happy. I just hope they spend the rest of their lives in (prison),” said Patsy Hudson’s son, Lonnie Clevenger. “I kind of wish they had the death penalty.” The seven-man, five […]
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Falquette, Hardwick face off in first ward race for Mansfield council
MANSFIELD — Republicans David Falquette and Dan Hardwick have put their hat in the ring for the upcoming primary election on May 2, both seeking to represent Mansfield’s first ward as a member of city council. Whoever voters choose will face Democratic candidate John Harsch in November. The victor in the general election race will […]
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Mansfield in need of a ‘food systems intervention’
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series addressing the issue of food insecurity in Richland County. The series will continue throughout 2017 and feature interviews with those working to mitigate the problem and the obstacles they encounter. MANSFIELD — Mansfield, it’s time for an intervention — a “food systems” intervention. For too long the […]