MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Spirit of Crestline was unveiled Thursday, emblazoned with pride along the side of a C-130 Hercules at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The emblem was painted over the aircrew door as a tribute from the 179th Airlift Wing to the village. “We are taking the airplanes and dedicating all eight of them […]
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Commissioners speak out against Issue 3
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Commissioners voiced strong opinions against Issue 3 and the legalization of marijuana during their regular meeting on Thursday. At the request of Rep. Mark Romanchuk, Commissioner Marilyn John requested passing a resolution stating the commissioners are officially in opposition of Issue 3, a ballot issue that would legalize the […]
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Bomb-related threats continue
BELLVILLE, Ohio – A string of bomb-related threats to Richland County schools continued Thursday as two institutions reported new incidents. Richland County Sheriff Maj. Joe Masi confirmed arrests relating to the Thursday morning situations were made at both Clear Fork and Madison high schools. Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Superintendent Janice Wyckoff said a Clear […]
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5 candidates compete for 3 open Galion at-large seats
GALION, Ohio — The three seats for Galion’s council-at-large are heavily contested with five individuals running, two of which are incumbents. Gail Baldinger Gail Baldinger, former council president, is running for one of the contested at-large seats on council. After realizing current council at-large member Jon Kleinknecht would not run for re-election, Baldinger decided to […]
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Local officials offer Trick-or-Treat safety tips
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — More than 41 million children will be out trick-or-treating over the Halloween dates stretching from Oct. 23 through Nov. 1. The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is releasing the following information to help inform families and keep kids out of the emergency room. Below are some facts to help make families […]
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Mansfield Council passes resolution against State Issue 3
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield City Council Tuesday passed a non-binding resolution proposed by the Richland Community Prayer Network (RCPN) to officially oppose State Issue 3, a ballot issue that would legalize the use of marijuana in Ohio. According to a press release from the RCPN, Benjamin Mutti of the RCPN and the Rev. El Akuchie […]
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2 juveniles in custody in connection with Plymouth threats
PLYMOUTH, Ohio – A local juvenile and a Parma Heights teen are in custody in connection with threats made Sunday against several Plymouth High School students that led to the school being closed Tuesday. According to Plymouth Police Chief Charles Doan, on Tuesday morning, a Parma Heights juvenile confessed to involvement in the incident after […]
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Mansfield Middle School and High School evacuated again after threat
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For the second day in a row, Mansfield Middle School and Senior High were evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a threat was found on a bathroom wall. According to District Spokesperson Larry Gibbs, a threat found written in a Mansfield Senior High School restroom late Wednesday morning warned that everyone must be out […]
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3 candidates face off at Mansfield mayoral debate
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Attracting business to Mansfield, blight, downtown living and the candidates’ goals for office were topics at Tuesday evening’s Mansfield mayor debate. Mansfield mayoral candidates Ron Abrams, Gloria Curtis and incumbent Mayor Tim Theaker fielded questions before an audience of approximately 700 people Tuesday evening during the debate at the Renaissance Theatre. The […]