MANSFIELD — St. Patrick’s Day has long celebrated the roots of 34.2 million Americans with Irish ancestry, and many more who just want to partake in the festivities. But in 2014 there were 18 people killed in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick’s Day? This year, if you’ll be drinking alcohol, remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk […]
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Cicadas are coming to town
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents can count on seeing periodical cicadas emerge from the ground starting in spring, according to the OSU entomology extension. Richland County is part of “Brood V,” one of the four periodical cicada brood zones in Ohio. The infestation should only last a few months — only to reappear in another […]
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Board of Elections holds biannual reorganization meeting
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Board of Elections held their biannual Reorganization meeting on Thursday, March 3. Michael A. Casto was selected as Chairman of the Board by a unanimous vote of the board members consisting of Joseph H. Mudra, Jeff Wilkinson, Lydia J. Reid and Casto. Paulette Hankins was appointed Director of the […]
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Mansfield officials: Local water supply safe
MANSFIELD — Mansfield officials hope to allay concerns residents may have about the local drinking water, in the wake of the Flint water crisis. According to Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker’s 2015 State of the City address, 3.755 billion gallons of water were purified and pumped at the Mansfield Water Treatment Plant with no Environmental Protection […]
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Ashland University professor says school-based bomb threats increasing
ASHLAND, Ohio – Richland County and the surrounding areas have seen a number of school-based bomb threats this school year, and according to one national school safety expert, these incidents are part of a trend. School safety expert Dr. Amy Klinger says her research over the last 18 months shows a dramatic increase in school-based […]
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Fireworks part of GOP sheriff’s debate
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff challenger Jerry Botdorf sparred with incumbent Steve Sheldon at a GOP primary debate Thursday in Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. News Journal Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event, which lasted about 30 minutes. The first question, similar to the commissioners’ debate, asked the candidates to describe their qualifications for the […]
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Richland Co. commissioner candidates face off in debate
MANSFIELD — Three commissioner candidates, including incumbent Tim Wert took the stage Thursday night for their chance to debate on local issues at Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. The challengers and Wert had 45 minutes to answer questions collated by News Journal. Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event. After candidates had their opportunities to introduce […]
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Authorities say kidnapping, robbery claims are false alarm
MANSFIELD (UPDATED 4:45 p.m.) — Authorities are sorting through a wild Thursday that began with allegations of kidnapping and robbery and appear to be at an end with no charges filed. It all began when a woman said she was kidnapped Thursday afternoon, taken to Richland Bank on Trimble Road and told to withdraw funds […]
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We Run For Malawi 5K set for March 19
MANSFIELD — The We Run For Malawi Liwiro La Malawi 5K takes place on March 19 at the All Believers in Christ Church, 23 N. Main St. in Mansfield. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. with the run/walk to start at 10 a.m. There are seven age groups, including 14 & under, 15 to […]