LEXINGTON, Ohio—The new year introduces some transitions for the Village of Lexington with the resignation of Village Administrator Aaron Wiegand and Assistant Finance Director Lori Walker. Lexington Council met in regular session Monday evening to establish interim village employee positions. During the meeting, council approved Ordinance No. 15-02, which authorizes Lexington Police Chief Brett Pauley to […]
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Shelby Council welcomes new mayor, seeks to fill council position
Shelby City Council observed its first meeting of 2015, and its first meeting with Steve Schag as Shelby’s newest mayor. Schag officially took office on Dec. 31, 2014, replacing Marilyn John as mayor and as president of council. “As you can well imagine, I’m still settling in to the office of mayor,” said Schag during […]
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Crestline schools go back to the voters
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The Crestline Board of Education met Monday and the agenda included annual organization and discussion of a much-needed levy. During the organizational meeting the board chose Bob Salvati as president and Tom Clutter as vice-president for 2015. Both were sworn in to their positions. The board unanimously approved placing a .75-percent earned income […]
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Mark Romanchuk sworn in as State Representative of the 2nd House District
COLUMBUS, Ohio—State Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 131st General Assembly on Jan. 5. He represents the 2nd Ohio House District, which comprises all of Richland County. “I am humbled to serve the citizens of Richland County for a second term in the […]
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Obhof Reelected to Senate leadership, begins second term as majority whip
The Ohio General Assembly held their Opening Ceremonies for the 131st General Assembly Jan. 5, officially marking the beginning of the new legislative session. During the ceremonies, the members of the Ohio Senate unanimously reelected State Sen. Larry Obhof (R–Medina) to serve as majority whip. Obhof has served as whip since January 2013. He represents […]
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Stay safe during bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous snow conditions
Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures and winter weather. “Subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even […]
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Local Democrats choose Bryant to fill Mansfield’s at-large council seat
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Don Bryant said he was surprised and honored to be selected by his Democratic peers recently to fill the at-large Mansfield City Council seat left by Ellen Haring. “I’ve been in legislative politics for nearly nine years since my internship in 2008,” Bryant said. Haring and her husband moved to Springfield Township […]
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Winter weather advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 6 , 4:22 a.m.–An Alberta Clipper brings snow to central Ohio this morning, and heavy Lake Effect Snow is expected in the Snow Belt tonight through Wednesday night. The advisory includes Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, and Richland counties According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, snow will continue across the […]
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Crash on Grace Street hospitalizes three, damages Greystone Lounge
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A Dodge Neon headed West on Grace Street in Mansfield reportedly lost control Monday afternoon, resulting in a crash which injured three individuals and caused damage to Greystone Lounge, located at 451 Grace Street. According to Sergeant John Mahles of the Mansfield Police Department, the Neon held three young individuals. All were […]
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Mechanics Bank in downtown Mansfield robbed
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mechanics Bank at 2 South Main Street in downtown Mansfield reopened around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon after a robbery in which an undisclosed amount of money was taken around 10:23 a.m. on Monday morning. According to Captain Brett Snavely of the Mansfield Police Department a white female reportedly handed one of the tellers […]