NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — North central Ohioans looking for history, celebration and community connection during the nation’s 250th anniversary won’t have to travel far to find it. Todd Kleismit, executive director of the America 250-Ohio Commission, said the state’s year-long celebration highlights nationally significant sites, local stories and community pride across all 88 counties. He […]
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Skate Ohio to bring roller rink, skateboarding to Ontario Center
ONTARIO — Roller skates, skateboards and the energy of a long-missed pastime are set to fill the Ontario Center once again this summer. Skate Ohio plans to open a combined roller skating rink and skateboarding facility inside the Ontario Center, with a public opening in early July. “We’re terrified because we want to do this […]
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Bee Beautiful Boutique finds a permanent home in Downtown Shelby
SHELBY — What started as a small shop in a garage has grown into a full storefront on Shelby’s Main Street for local boutique owner Shelley Alsept. Alsept officially opened Bee Beautiful Boutique at 26 W. Main St. on Friday morning, marking the fourth location for her growing business. “People love shopping with me because […]
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Richland County Park District takes ownership of Niss Waterfall Preserve
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District has acquired a massive new nature preserve — but it won’t be open to the public for a few more years. After years of restoration work at the Niss Waterfall Preserve, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy donated the 287-acre property to the county park district in April. The conservancy […]
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National Police Officers Memorial Day: Honoring the 4 Mansfield Policemen who died in the line of duty
MANSFIELD — Peace Officers Memorial Day was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 through a proclamation that designated May 15th as a day of recognition for fallen law enforcement officers. In Mansfield, that means a time to remember the four police officers who died in the line of duty while serving the city. Here’s […]
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Richland County engineer announces road closure; opening of Hazel Brush Road
MANSFIELD — Richland County Engineer Adam Gove has announced the closure of one road and the opening of another. Rome-Greenwich Road, between Noble Road and Baseline Road in Bloominggrove Township, will be closed beginning Monday, May 18. The road will remain closed for 60 days, weather permitting. The closure will allow for a bridge replacement project. […]
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One motorist cited for OVI during checkpoint on U.S. 42 on Thursday
One motorist was arrested for suspected OVI/DUI on Thursday evening during a 90-minute checkpoint on U.S. 42.
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Bids opened for new Richland County Courthouse air conditioning system
Two bids nearly $275,000 apart were opened Thursday morning for a new air conditioning system at the Richland County Courthouse.
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Colleen Rice announces retirement from The Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.
Domestic Violence Shelter Executive Director Colleen Rice announced her retirement on Thursday.
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From diagnosis to purpose: Addie’s Helping Hand brings awareness and support to those living with T1D
ONTARIO — Before Addie Johnson’s diagnosis, her parents said they never imagined their family would one day manage insulin pumps, medical devices and constant blood sugar checks. “When you’re rocking your baby to sleep you never think about this stuff,” Mikayla Johnson said. “You never think ‘Oh, in five years I’m going to be giving […]