MANSFIELD, Ohio – The ranks of the Mansfield Police Department grew by three Tuesday morning after a swearing in ceremony for Nolan Goodman, Freeman Nixon and Heath Underwood. Safety-Service Director Lori Cope administered the oath to the three new officers, bringing the department to 83 officers. Goodman, a 31-year-old Canadian native who previously worked at […]
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Saturday is deadline to request an absentee ballot in special election
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today reminded voters that the August Special Election is just one week away. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is this Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Ballot Issues In total, 12 counties have 12 issues on the ballot in the Aug. 4 Special Election. Information on these local issues, […]
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Tax holiday offers break for back-to-school shoppers
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) establishes a “back-to-school” sales tax holiday that will take place from Aug. 7-9. Senate Bill 243, which was passed by the legislature late last year, creates a pilot program for Aug. 7-9. On those days, purchases of clothing, school supplies and instructional materials are exempt […]
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Renewal levy helps provide quality local foods
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County commissioners approved the second of two resolutions needed to put a 10-year, 0.9-mill health renewal levy on the November ballot during their regular meeting Tuesday. The levy, which generates about $1.6 million annually, helps fund many of the services provided by Richland Public Health, officials said. These services include health […]
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Shelby extends deadline for mayoral candidate applicants
SHELBY, Ohio – UPDATED – A Shelby committee is looking for another candidate to run for mayor of Shelby. Steve Schag is the current mayor after being sworn in Dec. 31, 2014. Schag is seeking election in November. Harold J. Shasky, Jr. had also intended to run, but has withdrawn his candidacy. Because no acceptable […]
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Mansfield’s Rising Starz head to World Dance Championships
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield has a national championship team in its midst, thanks to a group of dancers from Rising Starz Dance Studio on Ashland Road. The team of eight girls now has their sights set on a world dance championship in August. The Rising Starz competed and won in the dance division of the […]
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Richland Newhope to host community dialogues
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Newhope will host two community dialogue sessions to discuss the changes happening in the developmental disabilities field in Ohio and how those changes will impact those who receive services. The first session will be Mon., Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. A second session will be held Tues., Aug. 4, at 1:30 […]
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Could California’s recent controversial vaccine law put pressure on Ohio to follow suit?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — According to Ohio Representative Mark Romanchuk (Rep.), Ohio does not feel pressure to pass a school vaccination law similar to the one passed two weeks ago in Sacramento, California. On Tuesday, June 30,California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that mandates parents to have their children vaccinated — regardless of personal beliefs. […]
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ODOT and Mansfield announce road work schedule for week of July 27
UPDATED — MANSFIELD, Ohio – The city of Mansfield and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have released construction and resurfacing plans for the week of July 27. Mayor Tim Theaker announced, weather permitting, beginning Monday, July 27, Kokosing Construction Company, the contractor for the 2015 Street Resurfacing Program will be performing casting work, milling […]
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Ohio National Guard taking steps to increase security at recruitment offices and Guard facilities
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adjutant General of Ohio, Major General Mark E. Bartman, is updating policies and training requirements for personnel at Ohio National Guard recruitment offices and reviewing all security measures at these facilities. Those updates include granting authorization for them to carry a firearm. Ohio Governor John R. Kasich issued the instructions to update […]