MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Community Memorial and Patriotic Association held an Appreciation Dinner on Nov 13 at the VFW Alfred I. Harrington Post 3494, 853 Ashland Road, Mansfield. President Bruce Phipps welcomed all the guests and Patriotic Association Officers to the dinner. Both the Mansfield Memorial Day and the Veterans Day parades and programs would […]
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Richland County drivers urged to use caution on these roads
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its road work schedule for this week. Drivers are urged to use caution or plan alternate routes if traveling these roads: Interstate 71 I-71 southbound, just south of US 30, has daytime single lane closures possible as crews start foundation work on a noise wall project. […]
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DAR offering collegiate scholarships to local students
MANSFIELD — The $300 Jared Mansfield Chapter local scholarship is open to all students who will be attending OSU-Mansfield, NCSC, or the Dwight Schar College of Nursing, Mansfield. The Jared Mansfield Chapter Scholarship is open to any student enrolled at any of the above schools, not just graduating seniors. All scholarship application information can be […]
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La Nin᷈a may bring a colder, snowier winter to Ohio
COLUMBUS — Last year, thanks to El Niño, Ohio and other Midwestern states had a pretty mild winter. But this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, La Nin᷈a will influence winter conditions, bringing wetter, cooler conditions to the northern United States. Forecasters say La Nin᷈a will bring more […]
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Women’s Fund announces Bierly as JoAnn Dutton Award winner
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation recently announced the JoAnn Dutton Award winner during its annual grant awards luncheon Nov. 9. The award celebrates the vital contributions that women make in all sectors in the community through volunteer service. The award honors women who have devoted a significant amount of time […]
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RIP Ron Simon, a veteran’s veteran
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of Veteran’s Day, we take a look back at one of Richland County’s most famous veterans. Longtime local columnist Ron Simon died earlier this month, after decades of reporting so many other veteran’s stories. Here was his, as originally reported on July 4, 2016: MANSFIELD — Roeliff Brinkerhoff was a Mansfield […]
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Clear Fork Chamber seeking entries for Christmas Parade
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for interested groups and individuals willing to help kick off the holiday season at the annual Bellville Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Whether you are a church group, business, or just an individual looking to make the season bright, the Chamber […]
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Pebble Creek Golf Course to be auctioned
TROY TOWNSHIP — Pebble Creek Golf Course, nestled between Kings Corners and Eckert Roads in the small farming community of Troy Township, will be sold to the right bidder on Saturday, Nov. 19. “We’re looking at it like a clean break,” Brad Pidgeon, co-owner said, adding he and his wife would like to travel across […]
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Sarah Davis remains in recorders office, local levy results
MANSFIELD — Sarah Davis has secured her post as Richland County recorder for the next four years. In a landslide victory over democratic nominee James Boyd, she carried 62.58 percent of the vote. “I’m just ecstatic about the win,” she said. “I took the opportunity to focus on the recorder’s office rather than myself (during […]
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NECIC to host Introduction to Permaculture workshop
MANSFIELD — North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host a workshop titled “Introduction to Permaculture” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 199 N. Main St., Mansfield. The workshop will be led by Eric Parr, a local permaculture practitioner and enthusiast. “My grandparents were both sustenance farmers during the depression, […]