ONTARIO – State Route 314, between Hook Road and Beam Road, will close Wednesday, Nov. 9 for railroad crossing repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The detour route for northbound motorists is State Route 314 to Old Lincoln Highway (W. 4th St.), west on Old Lincoln Highway to State Route 61, north on […]
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Council approves legislation for airport taxiway improvements
MANSFIELD — Two of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport’s taxiways are in poor condition and in need of repair. To help remedy this issue, Mansfield City Council approved legislation that allows the city to accept federal and state grant funds for the reconstruction of Taxiway Delta and realignment of Taxiway Echo. According to Engineer Bob Bianchi, […]
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Park Ave. to close Tuesday in Mansfield for Trump event
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker and Safety-Service Director Lori Cope have announced that Park Avenue, between Main Street and Diamond Street, both east and west, will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 7 a.m. to noon for an event taking place in Central Park at 10 a.m. Heavy traffic is expected for the appearance of […]
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Free ride to the polls available on Election Day
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Party will be offering free rides to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day. A ride can be secured by calling 419-522-0673 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers will take your contact information and have you contacted to make the necessary arrangements. Special needs […]
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Candice Cunningham identified as 3rd victim in Grate case
MANSFIELD — Candice Cunningham officially became the third victim identified Tuesday by law enforcement in connection with the case against suspected serial killer Shawn Grate. The announcement comes nearly seven weeks after authorities say Grate led them to to Cunningham’s remains that were scattered behind a charred house in Madison Township. Although no details were […]
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Eric Trump to make campaign stop at 10 a.m. in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — (UPDATE FOR TIME CHANGE) Eric Trump will campaign for his father, Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, on Wednesday in downtown Mansfield, according to Richland County Republican co-chair Lori Cope. Trump is expected to begin speaking at the gazebo in central park in Mansfield at 10 a.m. The time has been changed from […]
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Boil advisory issued on W. 3rd St., Rowland Ave.
MANSFIELD — Due to a water main repair, the city of Mansfield has issued a boil advisory for the following addresses: Address of 470,476,474,468 West Third Street. Also includes address of 64 Rowland Avenue. Under a boil advisory it is suggested that all consumed water be brought to a rolling boil for a full three […]
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Meet Richland County Commissioner candidate Darrell Banks
MANSFIELD — Eight years as mayor of Bellville has given Darrell Banks what he believes to be valuable experience that qualifies him for the position of Richland County Commissioner. The Republican is running against Democratic challenger Ron Davis for a term commencing Jan. 2, 2017. “As mayor I’ve collaborated and worked in cooperation with not […]
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AARP driver safety program set for Nov. 1 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have its last class of 2016 on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level parking lot) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield. “Anyone who took this course in 2013 or earlier should consider a […]