MANSFIELD -– North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host several events the week of Dec. 12, offering a chance to win prizes at one. An “Input Open House” will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library in the community room. […]
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Washburn looks to use his experience to continue direction of Shelby Fire Department
SHELBY — There were six suitors for the Shelby Fire Captain position, and they all finished within 13 percentage points of each other. “They all did really well and I’m really proud of them,” Shelby Fire Chief Mike Thompson said. But only one man could fill the vacant spot: Randy Washburn, who will be going […]
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Cold air could bring snow in next few days
MANSFIELD — It just wouldn’t feel like the holidays if snow weren’t part of the forecast. Welcome to the holidays, at least over the next few days. The coldest air so far this season will sweep across the region into the weekend and bring some of the white stuff with it. According to a forecast […]
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Plymouth Preschool receives 5-star rating
PLYMOU — Mid-Ohio ESC’s Preschool, located in Plymouth, recently received a prestigious 5-star rating in the new Step Up to Quality rating system, which is based on national research standards. Step Up to Quality is Ohio’s rating system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Participating […]
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Boil advisory issued for Oak Street area
MANSFIELD — Due to a water main repair it will be necessary to issue a boil advisory for the following areas: Oak Street from 506 Oak Street to South Illinois Avenue. Also included are addresses: 905 Hickory Lane. 1451 State Route 39 385 South Illinois Avenue Under a boil advisory it is suggested that all […]
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Standing Rock benefit event scheduled for Dec. 9
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio residents looking to support those fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline will have their chance on Friday, Dec. 9 in Central Park. An event, “Protecting the Land, Protecting the Water” is a musical tribute geared toward raising awareness for the NO DAPL protests in North Dakota. The pipeline is a […]
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Mandated elections audit remains the same in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections reported no changes after a state-mandated audit of the election results for the presidential, judicial and the county prosecutor races. “The totals in the randomly selected vote centers in the audit showed 100-percent accuracy rate in the official totals,” director Paulette Hankins wrote in an email. According […]
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Area Agency on Aging offers Home Energy Assistance Program to help local residents stay warm
ONTARIO – Are you having trouble paying your heating bills? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) may be able to help. HEAP is designed to help eligible people meet the high cost of home heating. Eligibility will depend on household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. The household must have […]
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Brenkus to become Bellville’s new mayor next month
BELLVILLE — Teri Brenkus will become Bellville’s new mayor in January 2017. After weeks of navigating confusing requirements, the replacement for Darrell Banks was appointed during Tuesday night’s village council meeting. Brenkus says she is “excited, humbled and honored as she looks forward” to being only the fifth mayor of Bellville since 1960. Brenkus, who […]
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Mansfield may demolish water tower
MANSFIELD — The city is considering demolishing the Shaker Water Tower located on Lexington-Springmill Road by the Golden Corral restaurant. Although located in Ontario, the water tower was built by Mansfield in 1956 and has continued to be operated, maintained and owned by Mansfield since then. Third Ward Councilman Jon Van Harlingen called it a […]