MANSFIELD – The Richland Public Health department is asking for the public’s help in locating a dog implicated in a biting incident on Sept. 28. The large black dog with a white mark on its forehead was last seen in the area of Fourth Street and Helen Avenue. No one should approach the dog but […]
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Board of Elections seeks volunteers
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections is seeking volunteers to help at polling places in November. The organization needs at least 40-50 more trained and ready people to work on Election Day in order to cover cancellations, illnesses, etc. of our regular workers. Anyone who would like to help should contact Paulette Hankins […]
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Law enforcement attempts to quell clown uproar
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz issued a statement Thursday in an effort to quell the community’s concern with recent clown scares and the perceived lack of care on the law enforcement’s side. “We are concerned about the safety and welfare of all citizens and encourage citizens to call (Mansfield Police Department) if they […]
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Shelby woman chooses life over drugs
MANSFIELD — Death, death, death. That was all Pam Wolery-Lugo, 45, could think to write during a group rehabilitation exercise that asked participants to list three consequences of using drugs again. Others wrote “losing my family” or “going to jail,” but Wolery-Lugo had already experienced separation from her family members and even spent time in […]
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Fashion show to raise awareness of human trafficking
MANSFIELD — A narrative fashion show called “Unchained” will take center stage at Berean Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 4. “This isn’t your typical fashion show,” said Susi Maiyer of Shared Hope International. “It’s not about beauty or makeup. This is about telling a story of a travesty that’s happening in the United States.” The […]
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Public invited to Mansfield Shade Tree Commission meeting on Oct. 6
MANSFIELD – The city of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission will have an informational public meeting to be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Lake Park Pavilion. In their ongoing commitment to providing service and educational opportunities to the residents of Mansfield, the members of the Shade Tree Commission are […]
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Ontario teen describes frightening encounter with clown
ONTARIO — No clown sightings have been reported by law enforcement in Richland County, but Dusty Boggs and others insist they are out there, lurking in the shadows. Boggs, 17, of Ontario, said she was frightened by a clown two nights in a row over the weekend. “I was taking my dogs outside to go […]
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Mansfield veterans post collecting Christmas cards for troops
MANSFIELD — When filling out Christmas cards this year, consider sending season’s greetings to the troops. AMVETS Post 26 Ladies Auxiliary is collecting Christmas cards, hoping to exceed last year’s amount (7,000 cards) and send at least 10,000 cards to troops all over the world. “AMVETS Post 26 and other organizations throughout the nation are […]
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Obhof, Romanchuk say local jobs are available, note skills gap
MANSFIELD — State Sen. Larry Obhof and State Rep. Mark Romanchuk agree that jobs are available, it’s a just a matter of filling them. The Republican politicians, both of whom are up for reelection, strolled through downtown Mansfield Monday on a walking tour of the community. The duo said bolstering the economy ranks high on […]
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Healing Hearts changes tone of heroin epidemic
MANSFIELD — Healing Hearts Counseling Center changed the tone of discussion surrounding the heroin epidemic Monday during a conference hosted at its Park Avenue location. Instead of spewing statistics to reinforce the community’s drug overdose issue, the organization focused on success stories and discussed strategies being employed to reverse the situation. The audience was comprised […]