MANSFIELD, Ohio – Around 80 inmates at the Richland Correctional Institution were able to reconnect with their families Monday during RiCI’s Day with Dads event. This is the third time the institution has held the event, which first took place in 2010. “Richland Correctional Institutional is a reintegration-based facility,” Warden Maragret Bradshaw said. “Offender reintegration […]
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Law director’s debate slated for Oct. 29
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A Mansfield Law Director’s Debate will take place on Oct. 29 2015 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the main branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Attorney Dave Remy, past Law Director for the City of Mansfield, is challenging incumbent Law Director John Spon. The event will be moderated […]
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2 candidates run for Galion’s treasurer position
GALION, Ohio — Two candidates are running for Galion’s open treasurer’s seat while treasurer Paula Durbin seeks an at-large seat on Galion city council. Here’s a closer look at the two candidates vying for the position: William Comerford Comerford, a Galion resident since 2003, said he is ready to become more involved with the community […]
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Clarett speaks on decision-making, self-awareness at Spaghetti Bowl
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The crosstown rivalry between Madison and Mansfield Senior goes deeper than football and was demonstrated Sunday evening at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. Marice Clarett’s attendance was an extra point. The two teams – along with their marching bands, fans, and other supporters – gathered for the Richland County Children Services Spaghetti Bowl […]
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RACER Trust to talk at Nov. 5 council meeting
ONTARIO, Ohio – Ontario City Council will get answers about the city’s former General Motors property at its next meeting. Representatives from the Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response (RACER) Trust will talk with council starting at 7 p.m. during its Nov. 5 meeting in the Hellinger Municipal Building. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the trust […]
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Mansfield opens 2 more leaf drop sites
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The city will open two more leaf collection drop sites beginning on Monday, Oct. 26 The additional sites are Sterkel Park on Hollywood Lane and Liberty Park on Grace Street. The sites will be open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City Service Complex collection site will continue taking […]
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Richland Co. receives $55K in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County has received $55,229.83 in federal traffic safety funding, Sheriff J. Steve Shelton announced. The money arrives via the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) for federal fiscal year 2015. ”These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep […]
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Key Clubs lend helping hands during National Make a Difference Day
MANSFIELD, Ohio — It was all hands on deck as 48 local Key Club students worked together on National Make a Difference Day at the library’s second annual event Saturday. According to their website, National Make a Difference Day aims to unite community members around the nation with a common goal, to improve lives. Students […]
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Tennis courts await repairs
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Repairs to three tennis courts in Bellville may be forthcoming, but not before spring. Large cracks in the playing surface have made play sketchy, and sometimes pose a danger to players. Talk of a new school tennis facility is also gaining traction in the community. The tennis courts are used by both […]
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Bank robbery suspect arrested
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Police Department responded Friday , Oct. 23 to a robbery in progress call at the First Merit Bank at 100 Park Avenue West. Jerrico Brown was arrested inside by responding officers. Jerrico Brown, 41, Mansfield, entered the bank at approximately 1:32 p.m. and told the tellers it was a robbery and demanded money. […]