MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Foundation is accepting applications for the second year of the Osborne Meese Academy. The Academy, named to honor the Foundation’s founding father, was established to build capacity for nonprofit agencies, serve as an informational resource and act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community. The Osborne […]
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Shelby takes steps toward updating electric system
SHELBY, Ohio – The city of Shelby took the first step towards a 21st century municipal electric system during a council meeting on Monday evening. The unanimous passage of Ordinance 48-2015 authorized Mayor Steve Schag as director of public service to enter into a contract to purchase, without bidding, one or more used large capacity, […]
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Suspect arrested; drug-related evidence seized
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The METRICH Enforcement Unit, assisted by the Mansfield Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office served a drug-related search warrant at 225 Richland Ave. on Monday, Nov. 2. The search resulted in the arrest of a suspect and seizure of drugs and paraphernalia. Tylena Puckett, the target of the investigation, was […]
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Livestock in Shelby “not a right, a privilege”
SHELBY, Ohio – After a meeting of Shelby’s committee of the whole on Oct. 30, no definitive action was taken in amending the three ordinances concerning the keeping of livestock within city limits. But one concept was definite. “There is no right for anyone to maintain animals inside the city limits. It is a privilege,” […]
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U.S. 30 narrowed to 1-lane between 5th and 309
MANSFIELD, Ohio — U.S. 30, between Fifth Avenue and State Route 309, will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday, Nov. 2 for pavement repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. All work will take place during the nighttime hours. One 10-foot lane will be maintained in each direction at all times, […]
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Local prayer vigil for children slated for Thursday
MANSFIELD, Ohio -– Numerous local faith groups will host a community prayer vigil at the Gazebo on the square in downtown Mansfield on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The focus is to pray for the protection of north central Ohio children, school systems and the community at-large. In a press release, organizers stated, “The […]
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Mansfield police seek vicious dog
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield Police are seeking a vicious dog that reportedly charged a woman and tried to bite her on Monday morning. The incident took place at 6:58 a.m. in the area of Glessner Avenue and Carpenter Road. The dog is described as a pit bull with a white chest. Officers found the dog […]
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Mansfield Cemetery dedicates new Garden of Four Seasons columbarium
MANSFIELD, Ohio – After 170 years, the historic Mansfield Cemetery is ushering in a new era with new administration and a new columbarium. During its anniversary celebration on Nov. 1, the ribbon was officially cut to open the Garden of Four Seasons columbarium. The newly renovated area was designed by Mansfield Cemetery’s assistant administrator Pam […]
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Boy Scout to earn Eagle rank with project for Kingwood
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Local Boy Scout Tim Bottorf presented a handmade peacock hutch to Kingwood Center Gardens on Oct. 22. It was a long process of planning and building – an important process, though, as Bottorf now hopes to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Bottorf is a member of Boy Scout Troop 123, the Terrific […]
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NASA’s Super Guppy to land in Mansfield Nov. 3
MANSFIELD, Ohio – NASA’s Super Guppy will make its first appearance in Mansfield on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and the public will get the chance to view the giant cargo plane up-close. The plane is scheduled to land at Lahm Airport sometime between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In August, Mayor Tim Theaker announced the large, […]