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 […]
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Richland Bank robbed at Marion Ave. branch
MANSFIELD – The Marion Avenue branch of Richland Bank was robbed early Tuesday evening, resulting in money stolen but no injuries to employees. According to Chris Hiner, president of Richland Bank, a suspect entered the Marion Avenue Richland Bank shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday and demanded money. No weapon was observed, but the threat […]
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Mansfield makes second pass for leaf pick-up
MANSFIELD — The city is attempting a second pass for the curb-side leaf program. The process began Monday, Dec. 5. Crews will collect leaves that were missed during the first pass of the city Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Dave Lorenz, supervisor of the Mansfield Service Complex, said Monday that workers were finishing up the first […]
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NECIC hosts Input Open House Dec. 10 at Springmill Learning Center
MANSFIELD — North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host “North End Community Input Open House” this Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at Springmill Learning Center, 1200 Nester Avenue. “In 2011, NECIC’s North End Community Economic Development Plan was unanimously adopted by Mansfield City Council. This unique document was created with input […]
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South Main Street reopens after crash
MANSFIELD — (UPDATED 1:51 P.M.) The portion of South Main Street in Mansfield that was closed Tuesday morning following an early-morning crash is now open to traffic, reports Mansfield Police Department. An early morning car crash into a utility pole caused a portion of Mansfield to lose power and clogged traffic along South Main Street. […]