MANSFIELD — The first of six planned beautification projects commenced Tuesday with the planting of six hackberry trees on West Fourth Street, between Walnut Street and Mulberry Street. Doug Versaw, convener of the Richland County Development Group Beautification Sector, said these will be downtown Mansfield’s first hackberry trees. He said they’re taking the place of six dead […]
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Section of Miller Street closed through Friday
MANSFIELD – Due to water main repairs the City of Mansfield has closed the following roads while work is being completed. Miller Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Barring any unforeseen problems the road is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Friday, March 11. Construction signs will be posted at […]
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Deadline to vote early in-person is March 14
MANSFIELD – The deadline to vote early in-person is Monday, March 14 at 2 P.M. at the board office located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 101. Please use the building entrance at the rear of the Longview Center in the lower level parking lot at the southwest door. Hours for early voting in person […]
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Shelby on par for putt-putt golf course
SHELBY – Shelby City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance designed to pave the way for a miniature golf course to come to Shelby. Council unanimously passed the first reading of Ordinance 5-2016, designed to amend the conditionally permitted uses of one of Shelby’s business districts. Currently the ordinance states that in the […]
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary band, release bald eagle back into wild
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary released a male bald eagle back into the wild Monday. Before taking flight, OBS Executive Director Gaul Laux and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center worked to get the bird banded so they could track the bird’s progress in the wild. “By having him banded, we’ll be able to […]
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Shelby fire dept. has job opening
SHELBY — The City of Shelby is seeking lateral transfer candidates for a full time firefighter/paramedic position. At the time of application, candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Firefighter Level II/ Paramedic and be certified and in good standing as a Level II Firefighter and Paramedic with the State […]
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Portion of Harter Avenue closed for water main repairs
MANSFIELD – Due to water main repairs the City of Mansfield has closed the following roads while work is being completed. Harter Avenue between Reba avenue and Lexington avenue. Barring any unforeseen problems the road is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Friday, March 11. Construction signs will be posted at […]
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Mansfield teen fighting rare cancer needs community help
MANSFIELD — A rare form of cancer is attacking a Madison teen, and his family could use a helping hand from the community. Jacob Crockett suffered from brain cancer in 2014 and later went into remission. In January, the 15-year-old Madison High School student was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, which causes big, fast-growing tumors, said Crockett’s mother, Marlene […]
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Health Dept. seeks tiger cat after biting incident
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is seeking assistance from Mansfield residents in locating a cat which has been accused of biting a person. The feline is described as a tiger cat and was last seen in the area of 876 E. Crall Rd, on Saturday, March 5. Anyone finding the cat should call Richland public […]
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Falcon Room Supper Club opening on Lexington Ave.
MANSFIELD — A new restaurant will soon open on Lexington Avenue, promising good food, service and entertainment. Shelli Street, owner of the Falcon Room Supper Room Club and Lounge is excited to open her restaurant, April 1. Previously, Street was a bartender at Adam’s Other Rib — the former business which occupied the space three years […]