MANSFIELD — The Land Bank voted to move forward with the process to take ownership of the first property owned by an African-American in Richland County on Wednesday afternoon. They will look to find an appropriate land user, as standard protocol by the Land Bank. “This is a historically important building. How often do you […]
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Flu-associated hospitalizations continue to increase
COLUMBUS – Influenza vaccine is still available across Ohio as flu-like illness continues to increase and the number-of associated hospitalizations remains high. During week five of this year’s flu season, there were 396 new confirmed-flu associated hospitalizations in Ohio compared to 395 the week before. There have been 2,075 total flu-associated hospitalizations since flu season […]
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Council sends chickens legislation back to committee
MANSFIELD — Mansfield council approved a motion to send the backyard chickens legislation–which would allow chickens to be kept on residential property smaller than three acres–back to the zoning committee for further discussion and possible revision Tuesday night. Fifth Ward Councilman Jason Lawrence, who chairs the zoning committee, said he had some items he would like […]
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Ohio 61 to close Feb. 27 to March 2 for railroad crossing repair
SHELBY — Ohio 61, between Whitney Avenue and Marvin Avenue will close Monday, Feb. 27, for railroad crossing repair. The detour route for northbound motorists is Ohio 61 to Main Street, east on Main Street to Broadway Street, north on Broadway Street to East Smiley, west on East Smiley to Ohio 61, and reverse for […]
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Pot-bellied pigs get new home in Lexington
LEXINGTON — This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home … and two pot-bellied pigs went wee, wee, wee, all the way to a new home–a farm just south of Lexington. The critters were removed from a Mansfield home last Friday. Two black pot-bellied pigs by the names, Hugh Hogner and Petunia […]
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Gas line struck on Longview, businesses evacuated
MANSFIELD — A gas line behind the Longview British Petroleum station was struck today causing businesses in the area to evacuate around 8 a.m. According to Mansfield Fire Chief Steve Strickling, the eight-inch gas line was hit by a private construction team while working on a water line repair project. “They struck a Columbia Gas […]
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Most Wanted: Authorities seek help in tracking Brandon Molloy
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in locating Brandon J. Molloy. The 30-year-old white male is 6-foot-1, 195 pounds. He is wanted on two different warrants. The first warrant is for a Probation Violation out of Richland County Common Pleas Court, underlying charge of Aggravated Robbery, a first-degree […]
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Home safety checklist particularly crucial for senior citizens
A home safety checklist for seniors is a great way to assess an entire living space and determine where potential hazards could arise. Falls and injuries can occur in any room in the home. They are most prevalent in places like bathrooms and staircases, but hazards can be present in each and every room. It […]
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Sherrod Brown: Standing up to Russia
Last week we sent a clear, bipartisan message to President Trump that we should strengthen – not weaken – Russian sanctions, and that Congress must have a say on Russia policy. I joined a bipartisan group of colleagues, including Republican Senators John McCain, Marco Rubio, and Lindsay Graham, and Democrats Claire McCaskill and Ben Cardin, […]
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Gahanna man dies in Snow Trails accident
MANSFIELD — A 59-year-old Gahanna man was killed Friday afternoon in a skiing accident at Snow Trails. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, John Carney was killed in the accident which was reported around noon. Several witnesses said Carney appeared to be avoiding two other skiers when he crashed into a pole at a […]