Richland County students in kindergarten through twelfth grade who lack dental insurance or the Ohio medical card have the opportunity to receive free dental care from the Mansfield/Richland County Dental Clinic. Sharisse Yirga, executive director, said this service is geared toward low to moderate income families. “We see the kids that are what we consider […]
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Sailors and Marines spell out ‘Ohio’ for the Buckeyes
GULF OF ADEN – Sailors and Marines from Ohio spell out the state’s name on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to show support for the Ohio State Buckeyes this week. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in […]
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Mansfield woman shows kindness through ‘Reaching Out’
Kindness is not simply an act for Angie Henke; it’s a lifestyle. The Mansfield woman started a non-profit group called Reaching Out, aimed at helping anyone in the community who needs clothing, household items, diapers, and furniture. “As a small child we were very poor,” said Henke. “I remember the times that people helped us.” […]
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Man unconscious at time of Lexington accident
A driver traveling southwest on U.S. Route 42 in Lexington apparently passed out and drove off the right side of the road on Friday, Nov. 21. The incident damaged a Century Link guy-wire, the tension cable used to stabilize a utility pole; business property; a traffic sign; and the driver’s Chevrolet Colorado truck. The driver, […]
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Meth lab uncovered in Lucas during investigation of stolen iPhone
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies uncovered a methamphetamine (meth) lab in Lucas on Tuesday afternoon during the investigation of a stolen iPhone. According to a press release, Deputy Joe Peters went to 186 W. Main St., Lucas at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, at the request of the Ontario Police Department, searching for an iPhone reported stolen from […]
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Jim Tressel stops in Mansfield for Buckeye Bash
MANSFIELD — He wore a stately gray suit instead of his trademark sweater vest, looking more senatorial than ever. And when former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was introduced by longtime Mansfield educator and former staffer Doug Castle, he received a standing ovation fitting of a president. Tressel, who became Youngstown State University’s 10th […]
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Attorney General DeWine warns of social media scams
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohio consumers about scams that attract potential victims through social media. “Scams can be found anywhere, and social media is no exception,” Attorney General DeWine said. “The same rules that apply to other scams apply here — if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, […]
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No ice skating rink in Bellville this season
Bellville- Due to the installation of new water lines, the Village of Bellville is unable to construct its seasonal ice skating rink for the winter of 2014/2015 The village regrets the loss of the picturesque ice skating rink, but assures residents this temporary inconvenience is necessary for the permanent improvement of the water distribution system. […]
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Maize Dog Park now owns rights to use space in Ontario
Demrie Alonzo and a group of dog owners tackled the prospect of building their own dog park over one year ago. Nearly 13 months later, the city of Ontario agreed to give a plot of land to the Maize Memorial Dog Park nonprofit group. Alonzo, Mayor Randy Hutchinson, Ontario councilman Eddie Gallo and Ontario Schools’ […]